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So they recommended me to just purchase a used 996 TT., also resale will be difficult IMHO.
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Why? When there are so many 996TT's available? Your car was probably $80K and a TT can be had for $100K or less. A turbo conversion has to be at least $20K or more!
I do like two wheel drive better though....
Why... why would anyone want a Ruf Turbo R... narrow body, 2wd, no PSM, 500lbs less weight. Sounds interesting to me. Try to find a wrecked 996TT and swap the motor. 30k-40k? Probably sell yours for $15-20k. 20-25k total cost.
Hi Lapis:
I ran the exact question by the SCARGO racing group in Marin county, California and they said it would NOT be financially feasible. The transmission, suspensions, brakes, computer system, etc. may not be correct, parts and labor $40K to $50K to "make it right" and you still have a basic 996 with a TT motor. So they recommended me to just purchase a used 996 TT., also resale will be difficult IMHO.
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Turbo conversion is a huge mistake on 996. The basic 996 engine is simply not strong enough to tolerate the extra hp.The engine used in the TT is a completely different block,further more the transmission and diff are not up to the task of handling another 100 hp.Todays engineering is cost driven. These engines are not designed with the 100% extra factor like years ago. I believe the term is "finite" engineering. Ruf and other comapanies always start with the turbo engine and modify from there.The GT3 is not a basic normally aspirated 996. The overall strength is not present and the oil system leaves much to be desired in the standard 996. Save your money there are turbos available on the market.
I do not think the 996 cannot handle power increases of 100+ or more because it was designed from a cost standpoint. It's just it's so cost prohibitive from the aftermarket tuner to do the R&D to make a kit for the 996. Now if they were mass produced like those japanese imports there would be a bigger market for such mods. It's a matter of supply and demand. I do not think japanese engines or any better or superior then the porsche engine it's just there's a bigger market for them and where there's a huge demand, aftermarket tuners have more monetary resources to do the R&D to design performance kits. I've heard that TPC supercharging is designing a system for the 996 but has yet to offer it to the market. Regards. Mike
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