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YOUR RESEARCHIs 04 4S 3.6 or 3.6
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Check rear tail light (solid bar)
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IIRC - the "S" 996's had the same motor - 3.6. The S was a wide body option package with the suspension from the turbo, but hte same engine as the standard Carrera.
S in the 996 signified cosmetic enhancements (wide body and turbo look bumpers and rocker panels), some options became standard (full leather interior, headlights, heated seats IIRC) and a few performance enhancements (red brakes + lower suspension - although I've seen conflicting reports about whether the suspension was different in the US cars). I believe since then the S has come to signify a horsepower performance boost as well - but it did not with the 996.
It sounds like you have the x51 power kit, but that is not included on every 4S. Without it the 4s engine is the same as any other m96. From what I understand you could get that same option on a non-4S as well.
