"Chipping" the 996, article in Excellence Mag.
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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)?
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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. .
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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
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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.
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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.![Smilie](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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.
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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.![Smilie](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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.
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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!
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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?
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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.
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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!
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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!