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Old 04-22-2018 | 04:33 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 | 04:48 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 | 05:12 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 | 12:15 PM
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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 | 01:56 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 | 04:32 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 | 05:21 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 | 09:54 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 | 02:31 AM
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Subscribed as im'm interested in your journey!
Old 04-23-2018 | 02:57 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

Old 04-23-2018 | 03:44 AM
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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.
Old 04-23-2018 | 03:48 AM
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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
Old 04-23-2018 | 04:19 AM
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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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