motor swap?

[zthis]

I might be in need of a new motor for my 01 C2 and I have no warranty so before I go looking for another 3.4 does anyone know if a 3.8 from a new 997s will work or what major mods would be needed for the swap. I heard of the work that Roock has performed for Boxsters but have not heard of any 996 motor swaps. There are a couple of 997s motors here in Texas so I can get a good price on one. I also would like to use the newer tranny but I'm not sure if there are significant performance differences. I promise I have searched but found nothing relating to my question.

[viper501]

I know that G.A. Cup guys swap the 3.6 into 3.4 cars along with the ecu/harness/etc. Don't know how much of a PIA it is but I doubt that the mechanicals are that different. I'd definitely get the newest motor you can find. I'd think that there would be a lessened likelihood of subsequent RMS failures given the upgrades the 997 motors seem to have gotten. Not to mention the nice bump in power.

[911porschefan]

I might be in need of a new motor for my 01 C2 and I have no warranty so before I go looking for another 3.4 does anyone know if a 3.8 from a new 997s will work or what major mods would be needed for the swap. I heard of the work that Roock has performed for Boxsters but have not heard of any 996 motor swaps. There are a couple of 997s motors here in Texas so I can get a good price on one. I also would like to use the newer tranny but I'm not sure if there are significant performance differences. I promise I have searched but found nothing relating to my question.

Even though your warranty is up, you may be eligible for a motor from Porsche under the Engine Replacement Program. They will cover some of the cost. Try that avenue first to help offset the cost.

[zthis]

Thanks for the response guys. I will look into Porsche helping with the bill but in the worst case I guess I will do further research and post my complete swap info if I go that route.