by "Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle" (1500sand535)
Published 09/30/2017 at 19:17
by "Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle" (1500sand535)
Published 09/30/2017 at 19:17
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STARS: 15
Well, it was not easy, it was often frustrating, I didn’t always know what I was doing but my 996 is for the most part, no longer a project, I don’t think. Today I discovered a weird spot in a plenum that wasn’t connected from when I had disconnected it. It was creating a big vacuum leak, but now, the 996 runs and drives quite nicely. I had checked those plenum sat least twice but it was just in a weird spot and hard to feel and completely impossible to see.
I don’t have a total amount I spent on it yet. It’s under $5,000 including shipping. Right around $4,500 I think, engine was $3,000; shipping was $675ish, misc parts, a motorcycle jack, fluids, muffler was another $700ish.
Most of all, thanks to Flynorcal. You guys may remember or may not remember but I was posting about 996s in the months leading up to him giving this away so to say this could have been more of a ridiculously amazing opportunity would be an understatement,
I learned a lot. Not just about cars, but patience and persistence and figuring things out. Would I do it all the same way again the next time? Heck no. But I do think the 3.2 is a good swap for 911s with blown engines, I just think there is a better way to do it than I did and I’ll detail that later.
What’s it like to drive? The steering is amazing. Like really amazing. I think I fubared the shift cables and may need new ones as it feels a little notch you. Its not slow but it’s also not ridiculously fast. It’s lacking torque, and I think using a 996 flywheel, the 4 wheel drive system, and being a cab with a hardtop all takes a little away from the speed. But it really feels amazing from 4,000-6,000 RPM.
Some things I still need to work on include: small vacuum leak, get the radio code from the dealer, maybe try and run the muffler system a little differently(it’s lower and further back than I planned), new rear taillight, and Get the ECU tuned.
Anyways, here’s some pictures I took:
"JeepJeremy" (jeepjeremy)
09/30/2017 at 19:29, STARS: 1
I think that car is awesome!
"E90M3" (e90m3)
09/30/2017 at 19:40, STARS: 6
Free 911 > all other 911s.
"NojustNo" (front24200)
09/30/2017 at 19:46, STARS: 1
Gonna have to change your handle now that its done
"Steve in Manhattan" (blogenfreude01)
09/30/2017 at 21:19, STARS: 2
Those look better to me all the time ... great job!
"Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief" (flynorcal)
09/30/2017 at 22:47, STARS: 1
What Neil doesn’t know is that I sent him absolutely everything that went to that car.... Except this.
Sleep tight!
"ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com" (ita97)
09/30/2017 at 23:58, STARS: 2
This is prime oppo!
"Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief" (flynorcal)
10/01/2017 at 03:15, STARS: 0
Oh hey: I just re-read this. The radio code is in the owner’s manual. Look for a sticky note inside the front flap. Dig in the brown paper bag in the frunk if you’ve not already. You have that code.
If you can’t find it call Edge Motorworks in Dublin, CA, and explain that you’re looking for the radio code for that car and they know the story and know who you are and they have the code on file.
The dealer isn’t so hot about knowing what the code is which is why I know you’ve got it. Real pain in the ass.
"Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle" (1500sand535)
10/01/2017 at 15:02, STARS: 1
Less funny now!
"Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle" (1500sand535)
10/01/2017 at 15:07, STARS: 0
Thanks! Me too.
"Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle" (1500sand535)
10/01/2017 at 15:08, STARS: 0
Agreed, I’m way overdue as I bought the 3.2 engine a while ago.
"Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle" (1500sand535)
10/01/2017 at 15:10, STARS: 0
Thanks!