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996 996 Engine Capacity?

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Note the Gen 1 has the headlights which run all the way through the front bumper

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Note the Gen 1 has the headlights which run all the way through the front bumper

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

How do we know what series engine is in this vehicle? I do know that it is a 2001 Feb build, The vin# shows MY2001 996 I am being told it is a 3.6L and would like to know how to confirm please. WPOZZZ99Z1S642536

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Well it is possible that it could be a 3.6 if it had an engine transplant as it wasn't until later in the year that the gen 2's were being produced. But it would definitely not be the original engine then. If we are talking about your standard Carrera model (not GT3, GT2 or Turbo) Gen 1 cars have 3.4 only Gen 2 cars have 3.6 only You can tell the difference immediately via the headlights Note the Gen 1 has the headlights which run all the way through the front bumper Gen 2 raises back up for the fog light section

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You can decode the stamp on the side of the engine block to determine if it's a 3.6 or 3.4 with the following google books link page from Porsche 996 The Essential Companion: Supreme Porsche

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Thank you for your reply Mike, it confirms my thoughts for an early 2001 build. I do appreciate your prompt reply.

POST 5Original post

Try this decoder: I find it fun and informative. http://www.renntech.org/images/vin_decoder/PorscheVINDecoder.html Result = 3.4-Ltr, 300-bhp, Flat 6-Cyl, 6-Sp

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Also for the upgrade you get a glovebox in the gen 2! Thats helps justify the approx 2ook  outlay!

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