Another Turbo owner
11-12-2019, 12:17 PM
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Another Turbo owner
Hi all
I just purchased a 2001 996 Turbo with 28k miles on it, hopefully it will arrive this weekend as its being shipped from Dallas. Seems to be mostly stock but they are asking the previous owner what was done to it because after i purchased it i realized it looks to have an aftermarket exhaust & air filter which is good for me
Curious if it has a tune or not because that would be an added bonus so i dont have to buy one lol
I will be selling my 996 C2 now which i have mixed feelings about because i love that thing
next mods will be the 997GT2 IC's ,coilovers / rims because it looks like a 4x4 lol + moving a bunch of things from my C2 to this one, custom steering wheel, racing seats, seatbelts, rollbar etc
oh and doing the wonderful coolant expansion tank before that darn thing breaks like it did on my C2, at least it looks easier on this engine
I may get to drive a few miles before it goes in storage
I just purchased a 2001 996 Turbo with 28k miles on it, hopefully it will arrive this weekend as its being shipped from Dallas. Seems to be mostly stock but they are asking the previous owner what was done to it because after i purchased it i realized it looks to have an aftermarket exhaust & air filter which is good for me
Curious if it has a tune or not because that would be an added bonus so i dont have to buy one lolI will be selling my 996 C2 now which i have mixed feelings about because i love that thing
next mods will be the 997GT2 IC's ,coilovers / rims because it looks like a 4x4 lol + moving a bunch of things from my C2 to this one, custom steering wheel, racing seats, seatbelts, rollbar etc
oh and doing the wonderful coolant expansion tank before that darn thing breaks like it did on my C2, at least it looks easier on this engine
I may get to drive a few miles before it goes in storage
11-12-2019, 12:30 PM
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11-12-2019, 12:39 PM
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Sorry about that. I really wanted it too :P I ended up picking up the 02 X50 last Friday. If you don't mind me asking, who are you using as a transporter? The one I picked up is in Long Beach and I'm in Baltimore and looking for a reliable company.
11-12-2019, 01:08 PM
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not sure of the transporter the seller arranged it
11-12-2019, 01:26 PM
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Drive it year round; it can take it...
And welcome!
And welcome!
11-12-2019, 01:27 PM
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Buy good intercoolers and not plastic end tank junk.
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11-13-2019, 02:19 AM
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It looks like it's got an oiled filter panel, which many (including me) do NOT recommend. The stock airbox design and oem panel filter is excellent and can support far more horsepower than your car is likely producing. The oiled filters have a reputation of messing with the MAF sensors and causing all kinds of problems. Pull it out, throw it on a shelf (or trash), and install a $30 OEM Air Filter (99611013171).
As for tune, should be pretty easy to tell by checking what your boost is hitting on a sustained 3rd gear pull (assuming you have no boost leaks, which you should also check). Personally I'd rather have an un-tuned car than a tuned car with no info on what tune it is, when the tune was done, and have no ability to bring it back to stock without sending off the ECU.
If untuned, choose from some of the great tuners we are fortunate enough to have for the 996 and let them work their magic or simply start off with a Cobb tuner and there very decent off-the-shelf tunes.
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11-13-2019, 07:47 AM
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Definitely an aftermarket exhaust, though can't really tell from the pictures what kind.
It looks like it's got an oiled filter panel, which many (including me) do NOT recommend. The stock airbox design and oem panel filter is excellent and can support far more horsepower than your car is likely producing. The oiled filters have a reputation of messing with the MAF sensors and causing all kinds of problems. Pull it out, throw it on a shelf (or trash), and install a $30 OEM Air Filter (99611013171).
As for tune, should be pretty easy to tell by checking what your boost is hitting on a sustained 3rd gear pull (assuming you have no boost leaks, which you should also check). Personally I'd rather have an un-tuned car than a tuned car with no info on what tune it is, when the tune was done, and have no ability to bring it back to stock without sending off the ECU.
If untuned, choose from some of the great tuners we are fortunate enough to have for the 996 and let them work their magic or simply start off with a Cobb tuner and there very decent off-the-shelf tunes.
It looks like it's got an oiled filter panel, which many (including me) do NOT recommend. The stock airbox design and oem panel filter is excellent and can support far more horsepower than your car is likely producing. The oiled filters have a reputation of messing with the MAF sensors and causing all kinds of problems. Pull it out, throw it on a shelf (or trash), and install a $30 OEM Air Filter (99611013171).
As for tune, should be pretty easy to tell by checking what your boost is hitting on a sustained 3rd gear pull (assuming you have no boost leaks, which you should also check). Personally I'd rather have an un-tuned car than a tuned car with no info on what tune it is, when the tune was done, and have no ability to bring it back to stock without sending off the ECU.
If untuned, choose from some of the great tuners we are fortunate enough to have for the 996 and let them work their magic or simply start off with a Cobb tuner and there very decent off-the-shelf tunes.
i have asked them to check with the previous owner to find out what was done so lets see if they find out. If it has nothing then yeah i will most likely get the cobb
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11-13-2019, 10:18 AM
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11-13-2019, 12:38 PM
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is this the one? https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...-911-turbo-73/ the airbox is stock as are those tips. Can't tell about the exhaust. I have the same amp in the same location.
11-13-2019, 05:22 PM
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is this the one? https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...-911-turbo-73/ the airbox is stock as are those tips. Can't tell about the exhaust. I have the same amp in the same location.
11-13-2019, 05:34 PM
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Because there's much better out there. Why anyone would want to keep the plastic end tanks is beyond me. Do it once. I'd use a nice 4.5" core regardless of any other plans.
11-13-2019, 05:37 PM
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for sure they will be better, but i cant imagine there is anything close to the 650 dollar mark for both is there? in the end you are right maybe i will pony up for the better ones
11-13-2019, 07:53 PM
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Are there "better" intercoolers out there? Sure at 2X-6X the price.. Also bigger/better turbos. 4.0 engine build kits, etc.
But in terms of bang-for-buck, hard to beat the fatter, higher density finned 7.2 intercoolers on a lightly modified, non-drag-race car. And I think problems with the plastic end caps are relatively uncommon.