2009 Cayman S with 3.8L Conversion - Dyno Results - 450+ HP

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02-13-2012, 01:48 PM

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Those are strong numbers! What does the torque curve look like?

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02-13-2012, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Krokodil

Thanks, but I have to disagree with you. The engine it has stock is what allows us to buy it at the current price point (an is more than adequate). A Cayman with more power would likley eat further into 911 sales, necessitaitng a higher price on both cars (higher margins on 911).

I totally agree with you. I recently got a chance to drive BGB's Cayman R shop car. It's got the stock engine in it with a PDK. For a DE driver and track day junkie, I find it hard to imagine the need for much more. While a 3.4l powered Cayman has proven to be a somewhat inadequate racecar, I think that for the recreational track driver and back road barn stormer, the Cayman is pretty much right on the money as delivered.

I liken it to a GT3 street car versus a GT# Cup. They are apples and oranges. These engine swapped Caymans are what I call Cayman Cups. Some people are going to do this to their street car, but IMO the place where it's really relevant and useful is when you want to race the car.

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