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Old 09-14-2013 | 11:30 PM
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I'm replacing the motor in my 2002 2.7L Box (IMS yada yada) and going to set the car up for strictly track use, no street. With it's limited power, I'd like to maximize the HP any way possible.
Besides removing factory seats, etc for weight loss, I'd like to do a LWF and clutch (worked wonders in my 993!)

I've read posts and seems the idea of LWF has mixed reviews. With that argument aside, what is the "right" combo to go with? Who's the best to buy it from?
Old 09-18-2013 | 09:56 PM
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i bought an assco lwf and plan to run it with the oem clutch(35000miles)

my car is a 2004, 3.2 l

i will put an ln eng ims bearing while im there

stock clutch is fine unless yours is shot or your running bigger power... my thought
Old 09-19-2013 | 09:44 AM
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i have an aasco w/ a spec clutch in my car. spec can make a sprung disk that dampens the engagement a bit so it's still reasonably smooth on the street. overall, it's a great mod. i can shift MUCH faster; the reduction of parasitic loss is also noticable. the car is just better to drive this way.
Old 09-19-2013 | 04:18 PM
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Are you aware of the class action IMS settlement with Porsche? You might be able to get some money from Porsche for your blown engine.
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I can't weigh in on the LWFW, but I can remind you to grab yourself an underdrive pulley if it's not already on the list. Less power used to drive accessories, less chance of flogging your PS and water pumps to death.
Old 09-19-2013 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark Hubley
Are you aware of the class action IMS settlement with Porsche? You might be able to get some money from Porsche for your blown engine.
I am but not eligible. To old now (although the car was diagnosed before the time ran out). I need to call PCNA to see how that affects my eligibility, maybe i'll get lucky.

Originally Posted by 5CHN3LL
I can't weigh in on the LWFW, but I can remind you to grab yourself an underdrive pulley if it's not already on the list. Less power used to drive accessories, less chance of flogging your PS and water pumps to death.
I have read that more than a few times, it's on the short list




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