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First Porsche - Supercharged 996????

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YOUR RESEARCHFirst Porsche - Supercharged 996????

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Use on the 996

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SC's have been used on the 996 for many years with proven reliability running a low boost 5-7psi boost most problems incurred with them depends on state reg/smog testing etc.

First Porsche - Supercharged 996????
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Run just like stock until around 4500 rpm

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They run just like stock until around 4500 RPM then fun fun fun you mentioned the V3 SC which is the newest SC and oil for is self contained in the unit.

First Porsche - Supercharged 996????
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Leading evidence: 'Use on the 996' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, The most frequently discussed action is 'Run just like stock until around 4500 rpm' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.

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Run just like stock until around 4500 rpm

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They run just like stock until around 4500 RPM then fun fun fun you mentioned the V3 SC which is the newest SC and oil for is self contained in the unit.

First Porsche - Supercharged 996????

Run low boost 5-7psi boost most problems incurred

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SC's have been used on the 996 for many years with proven reliability running a low boost 5-7psi boost most problems incurred with them depends on state reg/smog testing etc.

First Porsche - Supercharged 996????

Run though since it seems odd

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I'm trying to research how much boost he was running though since it seems odd to sink 23K into upgrades and then sell it 1,000 miles later.

First Porsche - Supercharged 996????

Test drive a 2002 911 w a sc

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Suggestion · Original poster

Until I'm up to speed I was hoping for a few suggestions on what to look for when I go test drive a 2002 911 w a SC.

First Porsche - Supercharged 996????
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Run just like stock until around 4500 rpm

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Suggestion

They run just like stock until around 4500 RPM then fun fun fun you mentioned the V3 SC which is the newest SC and oil for is self contained in the unit.

First Porsche - Supercharged 996????

Run low boost 5-7psi boost most problems incurred

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Suggestion

SC's have been used on the 996 for many years with proven reliability running a low boost 5-7psi boost most problems incurred with them depends on state reg/smog testing etc.

First Porsche - Supercharged 996????

Run though since it seems odd

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Suggestion · Original poster

I'm trying to research how much boost he was running though since it seems odd to sink 23K into upgrades and then sell it 1,000 miles later.

First Porsche - Supercharged 996????

Test drive a 2002 911 w a sc

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Suggestion · Original poster

Until I'm up to speed I was hoping for a few suggestions on what to look for when I go test drive a 2002 911 w a SC.

First Porsche - Supercharged 996????

Use 996's and pick the newest and best maintained car

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Suggestion

I would search the Porsche Club web sites for used 996's and pick the newest and best maintained car that fits your budget.

First Porsche - Supercharged 996????

Use on the 996

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed

SC's have been used on the 996 for many years with proven reliability running a low boost 5-7psi boost most problems incurred with them depends on state reg/smog testing etc.

First Porsche - Supercharged 996????
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hi everyone, I just stumbled across this forum and I have to say, its a great wealth of info and I'll be back often. Until I'm up to speed I was hoping for a few suggestions on what to look for when I go test drive a 2002 911 w a SC. It has 50K miles and seems to be in pretty good condition with impeccable service records. Is there anything in particular I need to check for or be aware of? Certain questions to ask to make sure that everything is in good working order? I'm somewhat hesitant of buying a Porsche that a previous owner had SC'ed since I know so of the 50K were hard miles...but I figure if I arm myself with enough knowledge I might be able to pick up a pretty incredible car. Here is the link, thoughts? - 2002 Porsche 911 Thanks

POST 2Original post

An aftermarket Turbo is quite BAD enough, an aftermarket SC even WORSE. Technical knowhow for an SC'd 996 is practically non-existent. "..arm myself with enough knowledge..." That's a long, long road ahead.

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Seems as though passing on the SC'ed 996 may be the way to go, although I'm still on the hunt for a NA version. Are there any Pelicans around DC? I'd love to get some wisdom and maybe a shop rec for the PPI.....

POST 4Original post

I would search the Porsche Club web sites for used 996's and pick the newest and best maintained car that fits your budget.

POST 5 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Here is the car - anyone have any intel? The previous owner took pretty good car of the car and he put on a Vortech V3 supercharger, Fabspeed headers and X pipe. The thing goes like a bat out of hell and sounds really mean. I'm trying to research how much boost he was running though since it seems odd to sink 23K into upgrades and then sell it 1,000 miles later.

POST 6Original post

SC's have been used on the 996 for many years with proven reliability running a low boost 5-7psi boost most problems incurred with them depends on state reg/smog testing etc. They run just like stock until around 4500 RPM then fun fun fun you mentioned the V3 SC which is the newest SC and oil for is self contained in the unit. . Search these other forums with loads of info on them. I would suggest a PPI on car as precaution. 996 Forum - Rennlist Discussion Forums 996 - 6speedonline.com Forums

POST 7 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Its actually a VF Engineering kit that is installed. There is an Vortech V3 supercharger and an intercooler. I feel a little better about the install knowing its a kit engineered directly for Porsche.

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