Jump to content

Welcome to RennTech.org Community, Guest

There are many great features available to you once you register at RennTech.org
You are free to view posts here, but you must log in to reply to existing posts, or to start your own new topic. Like most online communities, there are costs involved to maintain a site like this - so we encourage our members to donate. All donations go to the costs operating and maintaining this site. We prefer that guests take part in our community and we offer a lot in return to those willing to join our corner of the Porsche world. This site is 99 percent member supported (less than 1 percent comes from advertising) - so please consider an annual donation to keep this site running.

Here are some of the features available - once you register at RennTech.org

  • View Classified Ads
  • DIY Tutorials
  • Porsche TSB Listings (limited)
  • VIN Decoder
  • Special Offers
  • OBD II P-Codes
  • Paint Codes
  • Registry
  • Videos System
  • View Reviews
  • and get rid of this welcome message

It takes just a few minutes to register, and it's FREE

Contributing Members also get these additional benefits:
(you become a Contributing Member by donating money to the operation of this site)

  • No ads - advertisements are removed
  • Access the Contributors Only Forum
  • Contributing Members Only Downloads
  • Send attachments with PMs
  • All image/file storage limits are substantially increased for all Contributing Members
  • Option Codes Lookup
  • VIN Option Lookups (limited)

what's the difference between the 99 and 00+ 996s?

mikes_box
 Share

Recommended Posts

mikes_box Member

mikes_box

Posted
Posted

thinking of picking up a 99 but was wondering what the major differences were after the 99 came out... the car has had a new engine put in by dealer so i should be upgraded right?

  • Moderators
RFM Member

RFM

Posted
  • Moderators
Posted

If the engine is replaced off 01.06, you will have the latest update, inclusive reinforced intermediate shaft.

mikes_box Member

mikes_box

Posted
  • Author
Posted
If the engine is replaced off 01.06, you will have the latest update, inclusive reinforced intermediate shaft.

how would you know if the update is 01.06? i believe it was replaced in 02 or 03. also is there a positive or negative to having a traditional cable driven throttle vs. a egas? i have had a 97 boxster and a 00 box but didn't notice too much of a difference..

flyingpenguin Member

flyingpenguin

Posted
Posted
If the engine is replaced off 01.06, you will have the latest update, inclusive reinforced intermediate shaft.

Very interesting comment RFM. I have a 2000 C2 with a new engine that was installed in Aug 06 (engine# M96/04AT66Y66186).

Can you confirm if mine also has the updated IMS and whether Jake Raby's IMS bearing retrofit would make sense in my case?

regards, Joost Perquin

(NL-er in Texas ;-))

  • Moderators
RFM Member

RFM

Posted
  • Moderators
Posted

Joost,

The replacement engine in your car have the latest up date, IMS, seal, crankcase bolts, bearing and larger retaining bolt + nut. This engines are good so far, they have still to prove their quality on long term but Raby's construction also IMHO.

flyingpenguin Member

flyingpenguin

Posted
Posted
Joost,

The replacement engine in your car have the latest up date, IMS, seal, crankcase bolts, bearing and larger retaining bolt + nut. This engines are good so far, they have still to prove their quality on long term but Raby's construction also IMHO.

"Hartelijke dank" for your comments, and you certainly have a point there regarding the reliability of both designs...

Do you know how these late M96 engines differ from the early M97, that I hear had their fair share of issues in the 2005 997's?

JP

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.