"Chipping" the 996, article in Excellence Mag.
10-06-2005, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by LVDell
What does something like the x51 package for the 3.4L run? What about time for install (labor)?
10-06-2005, 02:08 PM
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Anyone know what's involved in installing cams? Is this a drop the motor thing or not? I've heard it must be done carefully to make sure things are not screwed up and you slam the valves into the pistons. I keep thinking about Scrhick which has a few cam sets. The cams are really supposed to wake up these motors--or so I keep hearing. The X51 kit I think is only intake or exhaust cams (can't remember which). Somewhere I have a post to the Schrick catalog. They also have a solid lifter version with more lift as well. .
10-06-2005, 03:25 PM
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Solid lifter cams require periodic adjustment though which costs bucks. I had to do this on my m5 every 15k @ 1k+ and that was relatively easy because it was right there whereas the P car you would have to drop the motor I would assume
10-06-2005, 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Eli K
I believe the parts alone are close to $7K. Figure another grand for the install. At this point it may make more sense to just go with a supercharger....
Its a substantial engine modification suite consisting of:
1) New pistons
2) Head assemblies
3) Cams (4)
4) Valves (all) & valve springs
5) Intake manifold
6) Exhaust manifolds
7) Oil pump
8) All hardware & gaskets
Porsche's HP rating is IMHO, very conservative. Its a substantial increase in torque & HP.
The big plus is that its all factory stuff and will not impact long-term durability/longevity. One cannot say the same for a forced induction kit.
10-06-2005, 08:41 PM
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"The" Steve Weiner, from the article???..... Can you expound on the GIAC and Intake article?
Originally Posted by Steve Weiner-Rennsport Systems
After just checking my factory pricing, the X-51 Power Kit runs around $ 9K; as of 9/30/05.
Its a substantial engine modification suite consisting of:
1) New pistons
2) Head assemblies
3) Cams (4)
4) Valves (all) & valve springs
5) Intake manifold
6) Exhaust manifolds
7) Oil pump
8) All hardware & gaskets
Porsche's HP rating is IMHO, very conservative. Its a substantial increase in torque & HP.
The big plus is that its all factory stuff and will not impact long-term durability/longevity. One cannot say the same for a forced induction kit.
Its a substantial engine modification suite consisting of:
1) New pistons
2) Head assemblies
3) Cams (4)
4) Valves (all) & valve springs
5) Intake manifold
6) Exhaust manifolds
7) Oil pump
8) All hardware & gaskets
Porsche's HP rating is IMHO, very conservative. Its a substantial increase in torque & HP.
The big plus is that its all factory stuff and will not impact long-term durability/longevity. One cannot say the same for a forced induction kit.
10-06-2005, 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve Weiner-Rennsport Systems
After just checking my factory pricing, the X-51 Power Kit runs around $ 9K; as of 9/30/05.
Its a substantial engine modification suite consisting of:
1) New pistons
2) Head assemblies
3) Cams (4)
4) Valves (all) & valve springs
5) Intake manifold
6) Exhaust manifolds
7) Oil pump
8) All hardware & gaskets
Porsche's HP rating is IMHO, very conservative. Its a substantial increase in torque & HP.
The big plus is that its all factory stuff and will not impact long-term durability/longevity. One cannot say the same for a forced induction kit.
Its a substantial engine modification suite consisting of:
1) New pistons
2) Head assemblies
3) Cams (4)
4) Valves (all) & valve springs
5) Intake manifold
6) Exhaust manifolds
7) Oil pump
8) All hardware & gaskets
Porsche's HP rating is IMHO, very conservative. Its a substantial increase in torque & HP.
The big plus is that its all factory stuff and will not impact long-term durability/longevity. One cannot say the same for a forced induction kit.
Is that for the 3.6 or 3.4? I believe the 3.4 "Power Kit" or whatever it's called only changes 2 of the cams (at least from looking at RoW PET). There may be other differences.
Thanks for the continued good info!
10-06-2005, 10:46 PM
#41
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Originally Posted by washington dc porsche
"The" Steve Weiner, from the article???..... Can you expound on the GIAC and Intake article?
May kindly suggest that you call me? I'd be pleased to help.
That will make it easier to handle any Q & A about this subject.
10-06-2005, 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by arenared
Steve,
Is that for the 3.6 or 3.4? I believe the 3.4 "Power Kit" or whatever it's called only changes 2 of the cams (at least from looking at RoW PET). There may be other differences.
Thanks for the continued good info!
Is that for the 3.6 or 3.4? I believe the 3.4 "Power Kit" or whatever it's called only changes 2 of the cams (at least from looking at RoW PET). There may be other differences.
Thanks for the continued good info!
10-06-2005, 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by arenared
Steve,
Is that for the 3.6 or 3.4? I believe the 3.4 "Power Kit" or whatever it's called only changes 2 of the cams (at least from looking at RoW PET). There may be other differences.
Thanks for the continued good info!
Is that for the 3.6 or 3.4? I believe the 3.4 "Power Kit" or whatever it's called only changes 2 of the cams (at least from looking at RoW PET). There may be other differences.
Thanks for the continued good info!
