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Old 04-22-2018, 03:33 AM
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I need some information about the LN Nickies.
I will rebuild my Engine (3.6 M96/03) and i think i will go with the LN Nickies.
My Question , if i take the 3.6 to 3.8 Nickies what else i need to chance?
Do i need a special head gasket? other special things they do not come with the Nickies?

Would be great i get some Information....
Old 04-22-2018, 03:48 AM
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Not sure what the LN solution costs, but Porsche actually offers a pretty cost effective rebuild option; a short block 3.6L (996-100-996-UX) costs around $6.5k
This would give you something close to a new engine presuming your heads are still okay.
Old 04-22-2018, 04:12 AM
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Thx Silvergray but the Porsche shortblock is not an option for me.
If i rebuild my engine i will do it once....
Old 04-22-2018, 11:15 AM
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I'm going from 3.6 to 4.0

just talk to LN they can give you all the Info and all the parts needed
Old 04-22-2018, 12:56 PM
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thx Zookie,
for now i'm doing some research, what else i need if i take the Nickies.
4.0 is to much for me, i will go max 3.6 to 3.8 and i will do all the rebuild (engine) by myself....
Old 04-22-2018, 03:32 PM
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You should consider taking Raby's M96/M97 engine class before you rebuild. Invaluable info is discussed all three days!
Old 04-22-2018, 04:21 PM
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thx Bill
i*m thinking about to take also a engine class but for now i will know what special parts i need for the Nickies.....
Old 04-22-2018, 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by shorty996
4.0 is to much for me
Blasphemy! I think you should try one before you order your Nickies. I love mine.
Old 04-23-2018, 01:31 AM
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Subscribed as im'm interested in your journey!
Old 04-23-2018, 01:57 AM
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Thx Lucas
for now, like i said before, i‘m looking just for „special“ Parts i need if i go with the 3,6 to 3,8 Nickies!
If i‘m able to do a rebuild by myself is another thing.

thx again

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Not many. On top of my head, custom pistons, pins and rings and head gaskets. Just email LN and they will be more than happy to answer these questions.
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Ok that is the Info i need :-)
The Set of Nickies are complete with Piston and Rings i think???May i would take the gapless rings!?
Ahsai you take the custom head gasket from LN or the 3,8 997 one?

Thx alot Ahsai
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I did my rebuild more than a year ago so parts may have changed. The best is just contact LN and discuss with them.
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Thx Ahsai
i will contact LN think this is the best way....



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