3.4 to 3.6 997 engine swap for my 2000 996 C2 Cab

[phillipj]

Just wanted to update my situation on my blown 3.4 motor delimma.......... :angry:

I have decided against going with another 3.4 motor from Porsche. If I'm going to spend this kind of money I'm not comfortable with another 3.4

I'm going to do a 3.6 997 engine swap. I found a 997 3.6 engine(a much better engine than the 3.4) with 12k miles from a theft recovery. I got a one year warranty on the engine. :clapping:

Roock Autosport in Atlanta is going to do the conversion. They have pioneered this swap. They reprogram the existing 3.4 DME and add software and electronics to run the Vario-Cam. The Porsche PSE and cruise control will still function properly. They will warranty their work for 1 year as well.

They have a facility in Los Angeles where the work will be done.

The total cost will be about $10,500 to $11,000. :o (Yikes that could buy a lot other stuff I really need like food). And yes I know that I could "buy a Turbo" on E bay for "blah blah blah" dollars.

Fact is I would take a total loss if I sold the car "as is" with a blown motor. I bought the car for a little over $30k and would be lucky to get $10k for it in it's current state.

Being in the money managment business I ran many scenarios for my delimma. My calculator told me to fix the car and drive it for a few years.

I will update everyone on how the project is going and the end result. The project should start in about a week and the car will be finished by the end of the month. We will see.......... :rolleyes:

Phillipj

Edited December 5, 2008 by phillipj

[phillipj]

Update . We are looking for another engine. The one I was going to buy turned out to be bad. The search continues......

[RFM]

I bet the engine was a MY 05. If you want a 997 engine start at MY 06.

[phillipj]

Thanks RFM.

I will add that to the search.

[kbull88]

Phillip,

Where is the shop in LA?

I am interested in doing the swap as well.

Thanks,

[TeckniX]

Good luck - no matter what the engine swap will be a great experience and will allow you to learn a lot more about your car.

[phillipj]

Phillip,

Where is the shop in LA?

I am interested in doing the swap as well.

Thanks,

PM me. If you are ready maybe we can do it together and get a better price

[phillipj]

Update. Will buy new 3.6 from Sunset Porsche in Florida for $8500 plus $2300 core. They will give me $2100 for my 3.4 core

Amazing thing is that you can buy a 997 3.6 or 3.8 for $8000 (same price) but the core charge is $8500 and $11,000 respectively... Go figure

[pjalexandre]

Phillip,

Best of luck to you. I went through this 1 year ago and ended doing the same. Buying a low mile 3.6 (996 based) and had Roock in Atlanta do the install/conversion.

Extremely happy with all of it.

-Paul

Just wanted to update my situation on my blown 3.4 motor delimma.......... :angry:

I have decided against going with another 3.4 motor from Porsche. If I'm going to spend this kind of money I'm not comfortable with another 3.4

I'm going to do a 3.6 997 engine swap. I found a 997 3.6 engine(a much better engine than the 3.4) with 12k miles from a theft recovery. I got a one year warranty on the engine. :clapping:

Roock Autosport in Atlanta is going to do the conversion. They have pioneered this swap. They reprogram the existing 3.4 DME and add software and electronics to run the Vario-Cam. The Porsche PSE and cruise control will still function properly. They will warranty their work for 1 year as well.

They have a facility in Los Angeles where the work will be done.

The total cost will be about $10,500 to $11,000. :o (Yikes that could buy a lot other stuff I really need like food). And yes I know that I could "buy a Turbo" on E bay for "blah blah blah" dollars.

Fact is I would take a total loss if I sold the car "as is" with a blown motor. I bought the car for a little over $30k and would be lucky to get $10k for it in it's current state.

Being in the money managment business I ran many scenarios for my delimma. My calculator told me to fix the car and drive it for a few years.

I will update everyone on how the project is going and the end result. The project should start in about a week and the car will be finished by the end of the month. We will see.......... :rolleyes:

Phillipj