2007 997 C2 motor into my 2002 996 C4 (IMS Failure)
06-19-2018, 06:00 PM
#16
Having the two cars side by side (-ish) will give me that option. I'm hoping this won't turn into a nightmare, my much better half will string me up!!
06-19-2018, 06:23 PM
#17
I believe if you are doing a 997.1 engine into a 996.2 you have no impact to harness and DME or anything else for that matter. Again, a quick call to Charles will answer that for sure. I did a 997.1 swap to a 996.1 which requires significantly more work.
06-19-2018, 07:27 PM
#18
Is there that much difference in the motors and how they work? I was hoping (initially) to simply plug and play but maybe I was being just a tad optimistic?
06-19-2018, 07:28 PM
#19
Thanks!
06-20-2018, 02:46 PM
#20
Drifting
The 996.1 to later is messy, and I also opted to not go that route. Doable, but tons to deal with including cluster, climate control, different DME, different wiring looms, return-less fuel system. I have my fingers crossed that your 996.2 to newer engine is going to be a ton easier.
06-21-2018, 12:00 AM
#21
Rennlist Member
In my opinion, this is the best possible situation. Having both vehicles side by side allows you to see exactly the differences. Worst case you do a full swap of everything from one to the other - you have all of the parts.
The 996.1 to later is messy, and I also opted to not go that route. Doable, but tons to deal with including cluster, climate control, different DME, different wiring looms, return-less fuel system. I have my fingers crossed that your 996.2 to newer engine is going to be a ton easier.
The 996.1 to later is messy, and I also opted to not go that route. Doable, but tons to deal with including cluster, climate control, different DME, different wiring looms, return-less fuel system. I have my fingers crossed that your 996.2 to newer engine is going to be a ton easier.
06-21-2018, 12:09 AM
#22
Drifting
With all due respect, I believe Dundon Motorsports did the work, and it was extensive. Newer motors have been put into the 996.1 for years, but its always a big job. Not for the faint of heart or anyone on a tight budget.
06-21-2018, 03:27 AM
#23
You are right...this was a major undertaking and costly....however, some of the changes I had to do was to put in 996.2 components such as instrument cluster,ABS pump, HVAC controller and some other stuff that was compatible with 997.1 engine/DME. SO it should be a lot simplier for 996.2 to 996.1. But again, Dundon can answer this quickly and let you know what you need to change.
06-22-2018, 10:19 AM
#30
Still needs some tuning but I will do that next winter when the season is over....Its not quite at beating a 997.1 GT3 which is still my goal....need to eak out another 10HP I think to get there.