Maximum HP for a C4S
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I loved my cabriolet 996 except for the power. When I talked to a tuner that I wanted to add mods for signiflcant power increase he quoted me big money just for 40 to 50 hp. He said for the power I want to start off with a turbo. So I did and still dont regret it. Hp can be addicting. I do agree I will never get the money back close to the money that I put into it but it is an adrenalin rush. I suggest that you know what kind of power you want and if it is in the turbo range at least test drive one, or you will put in a lot of money for a car that cant handle the power and lose resale vaule.
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its not stupid... the whole argument isn't about value and resale either... its what the OP wants... who cares if you put more $$ in it than you can get out of it... your certainly not spending $$ to recoup it... many have their modified 911's as toys and don't worry about what its worth... they modify them for their enjoyment... I know of a 99 that had a GT3 motor installed... they told him it wasn't worth it... who are they to say its not worth it... the GT3 motor is bulletproof and I bet he will have a nice reliable toy for many years to come!!!
if you put a GT3 motor in a C4S then you will have some serious reliable horsepower.... I don't know if the X51 kit and what it costs will give you the "kick" your looking for either... its more of a track setup with higher torque on the top end.... your best bet and cheapest route is to look for a 997 3.8 motor and have it transplanted into the car... (or a 3.8 X51) motor forget about boring out cylinders and stuff... your car won't run properly and will vibrate ; it won't be smooth like a stock engine...
if you put a GT3 motor in a C4S then you will have some serious reliable horsepower.... I don't know if the X51 kit and what it costs will give you the "kick" your looking for either... its more of a track setup with higher torque on the top end.... your best bet and cheapest route is to look for a 997 3.8 motor and have it transplanted into the car... (or a 3.8 X51) motor forget about boring out cylinders and stuff... your car won't run properly and will vibrate ; it won't be smooth like a stock engine...
Thanks for the reply. It is interesting that every time someone wants more
power on a C4S, most people say "get a turbo". I am interested in more
power on this C4S, not a turbo. I just have to see who has done it, and
how much HP versus money. I will decide then.
