Shop to do 3.4 to 3.6 conversion for 2000 996 in So Cal area?

[phillipj]

Does anyone know of someone who does the 3.4 to the 3.6 (996)engine conversion in the So Cal area?

I need a new engine for my 2000 996 cab and the 3.6 from Porsche is $2,500 cheaper than the 3.4 ($11,010) (go figure.) The 3.6 with the X-51 package is $1500 cheaper than the 3.4. What the heck is up with that?

If I was going to replace the engine thought it might be worth looking into the conversion. I know this involves reprogramming the DME and some other issues.

If anyone can refer a shop to me in my area I would appreciate it.

Thank you,

Phillip

[maci911]

Does anyone know of someone who does the 3.4 to the 3.6 (996)engine conversion in the So Cal area?

I need a new engine for my 2000 996 cab and the 3.6 from Porsche is $2,500 cheaper than the 3.4 ($11,010) (go figure.) The 3.6 with the X-51 package is $1500 cheaper than the 3.4. What the heck is up with that?

If I was going to replace the engine thought it might be worth looking into the conversion. I know this involves reprogramming the DME and some other issues.

If anyone can refer a shop to me in my area I would appreciate it.

Thank you,

Phillip

cheaper to buy a turbo on ebay right now.....35-45k

[phillipj]

Thanks but that doesn't help

[Dharn55]

Talk to Fabian Roock in Atlanta (http://www.roocksport.com/main/tuning.php) he is doing them and may know someone in CA. I know he uses the 3.4 engine harness which he puts on the 3.6 engine, and the 3.4 DME which he has reprogrammed, then adds some electronics to manage the variocamplus. With all the Porsche shops in CA I would think that one would be doing these conversions. You could always ship your car to him and them fly out and drive it back. The cost to do a 3.4/3.4 swap is usually $1,500-$2,000, and he wants about $4,000 to do the 3.4/3.6 swap. So the cost to upgrade is about the same given the lower price for a 3.6 from Porsche.

Given that a 996 with a bad engine is probably worth less than $10,000, and the cost of a new engine is in the $10,000-$15,000 range, it is still alot cheaper than a Turbo at $35,000. If you got $10,000 for your "dead' car, that still is another $25,000, or about $10,000+ over a new engine. BUT A TURBO WOULD SURE BE NICE!!!

[phillipj]

Thanks for the info Darn. Yes I will not take a total loss on the car. And yes I should have just got the Turbo but hindsight is perfect isn't it!

Thanks again,

I will contact the fellow in Gorgia.

Phillipj

[jgriffin56]

If I am not mistaken, if you have a dealer put in the new engine you will get a 2 year/24000 mile warranty with the engine and labor. I also understand you can haggle a deal with them for the labor and engine and even call around to different dealers for a better price. There is also a place in Torrance CA, a Rennsport that is supposed to be the expert place for Porsche motors. Hope this helps

[phillipj]

If I am not mistaken, if you have a dealer put in the new engine you will get a 2 year/24000 mile warranty with the engine and labor. I also understand you can haggle a deal with them for the labor and engine and even call around to different dealers for a better price. There is also a place in Torrance CA, a Rennsport that is supposed to be the expert place for Porsche motors. Hope this helps

Thanks, that is great information.

Phillip