993 TurboThis community is about the last air cooled twin turbocharged Porsche 911. Model year 1996 - 1997. Also inclusive in this forum is talk on the final 182 Porsche 911 Turbos built in 1997 known as the Turbo S.
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Me too. I like to hear and see more of your 993TT beast.
Ok, here we go with some specs.:
993tt' 96' vintage
2wd. mod.
3000 pnds. with 1/2 tank
RS Alum. Hood
GT-2 Alum. Doors
GT-2 Org. rear spoiler
Brembo GT brakes
BBS RSGT wheels, 8.5"fronts, 11"rears, on Michelin 315/18", 245 18"tires.
RSR suspension
Full Monoball susp.
GT@ Sways with TRG drop links
G50/32 tranny with Guard 40/60 diff./ with RS shifter
Spec 3+ clutch with RS lwf
DTA engine management with full traction control.
Mahle 3.8 P&cyls., flame ringed, ceramic coated
Reiforced cylinder heads, ceramic coated, with RS valves exh/int.
GT3 RS oil pump, Pauter Rods., balanced, etc.
GT3076's with .82AR.
321's SS equal lenght headers,13/4" primaries, with Burns collectors.
FueSafe cell, dual SX fuel pumps
Proto Intercooler with Wiggins all out, feeding a 75mm Edelbrock T/B.
Interior stacked with a pair of GT3 seats, rear seat delete, custom roll bar on C. Moly., still with A/C.
And a bunch of other stuff, best, Sonny.
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96' 993TT Ruf, 800hp @ wheels, Gt35's,etc,etc, modded to the teeth!
03' Gt2, black/black, stock.(Sold).
08' Gt2 next on order(already in here!).
I love the 993's unfortunately can't find a white on black one... but how great is this car as a daily driver being air cooled? any issues if you drive in traffic???
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2001 Porsche Turbo (White on Black)[Sharkwerks Stage II: AWE Exhaust, ECU, Short Shifter]
2009 Mercedes E350 (White on Black with Pano Roof)
2008 Ducati 848 (White)
I'd pick a 993TT because the 997TT so kills the 996TT in every dept.
A stupid post on a couple of levels. First, who said anything about a 997TT? Its on a whole different price plane. Yeah, a Carrera GT or an Enzo kills the 996TT.....so yes why not buy a 993TT
Second, the 996TT kills the 993TT in MOST aspects......so why not buy a 964T
Step away from the crack pipe gang-banger.....your boyz want a toke
The truth is they're both great cars......all Porsche Turbos are legends
The choice between these two (or three counting the 3.6l 964T, which is close in price) rests with your perception. I drove the 993TT and saw a car with an inefficient cooling system, VW looking headlights, and a 70s disco-era interior.
One thing you don't want in Houston Texas in July is an inefficient cooling system But alot of guys grew up with the air-cooled cars and they want to have the ultimate air-cooled car.
I wanted more power, more modibility, an up to date full leather interior, and a stylish exterior........not a fan of the VW or frog look.
Drive both, and spend your money.....all turbos are great cars
You're a member of a very small minority if you prefer the 996 look to the 993.
Driving both is certainly the best bet though. 993's are certainly harder to find, especially if you're particular about the color. They're also likely to hold their value pretty well from here on out.
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I wanted more power, more modibility, an up to date full leather interior, and a stylish exterior........not a fan of the VW or frog look.
Drive both, and spend your money.....all turbos are great cars
You're a member of a very small minority if you prefer the 996 look to the 993.
The sales figures say you're wrong.....the demand for 996TTs far exceeded 993TTs....thats why 996TT prices are depressed, they made 8,000 vs less than 3,000
I love the 993's unfortunately can't find a white on black one... but how great is this car as a daily driver being air cooled? any issues if you drive in traffic???
I got stuck with my TTS for an hour in stop-and-go last week when it was 95+degrees. The engine temp didn't move. I also have 100k miles on my 964 in all conditions, including 107 degrees with the a/c cranked for 7 hours in traffic driving from NY to Boston. . .never a prob.
White/black is pretty classic, but I would not be hung up on a color combo. Colors do affect pricing, though. In fact, white/black is almost certainly cheaper than average.
The sales figures say you're wrong.....the demand for 996TTs far exceeded 993TTs....thats why 996TT prices are depressed, they made 8,000 vs less than 3,000
I think that it's about more than just production numbers. It's amazing to me that even the non-turbo 993s are holding up relative to the non-turbo 996s. You can pick up a '99 996 in the mid-20Ks.
Generally, new models make the previous model look old. In this instance, Porsche brought back the 993 styling in the 997. I think that change speaks volumes.
Both are amazing cars, but the 993 is a piece of automotive art and history. IMO, this nostalgia factor plays a big part in the choice.
Than again, I LOVE the 993 and am reading the 993 board, so my opinion is biased (as are most presented here, I suspect!) Maybe post a similar topic on the 996 board and compare answers before making your decision?
But alot of guys grew up with the air-cooled cars and they want to have the ultimate air-cooled car.
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