So I've been looking for a track car project. I found this 99' 996 C2 with shady history, I think I might be able to get it for 12k, body looks good, downside is its tiptronic and 3.4L w/ 70k. however I'm thinking I'll put in a 3.6 or 3.8 with manual trans or even just bore out the 3.4 (not sure if thats possible yet, still looking into my options). I've done a few engine installs myself but nothing on a porsche...how difficult is it to drop the engine on these?

Say I spend 20-25k total for the car and some upgrades, wouldn't be bad for some fun at the track? Sure it wouldn't be a gt3, but for the price I'm seriously considering it.

also since i'll be tearing out the insides for track use, was considering getting 997 engine/trans/dme/harness/cluster but probably too much work and way too much $. fun to day dream though

 

i'd keep looking for a car that is already a manual. the 3.4L can be bored out, and the 3.6 motor can also be put in but since the 1999 3.4L has a cable throttle and the 3.6 cars and up have e-gas, you will need to install the e-gas system as well.

 

If you have someone that can do a tranny and upgrade engine swap for $8k that's a helluva deal

 

Ya was going to say, if the car is $12k you're not going to end up with much only adding on another $8k. You're far beyond that with an engine swap, especially a 997!

Cheers
Aaron

 

Couldn't he sell the 3.4 and tip for some extra cash? Does sound like a lot of work though when other deals seem to be out there???

 

was day dreaming about 997 parts. looks like a 3.6 engine/trans would be 10k on the low side...another option would be to just swap the trans and beat on the 3.4L for a while. most 996's are still about 30k, I found one for 21k on ebay

 

You are soooo not ready for it if you think a 996 will EVER be a cheap track car. Never, never, never - and never! lol.

Relatively easy. Can be done without a lift, and one person if you are careful and have the right equipment. I seem to recall a great write-up on Renntech.

Good luck! For a 996 to be 20-25K all in, you aren't looking at a decent track car. MAYBE a decent street car.

Yup. Fun, but impossible. No way that 997 stuff will fit in your 20K budget. Well, unless you have 20K for those upgrades alone.

-td

 

There are tons of 996 out there.... keep looking!

 

yes keep looking

 

ok well I have been 'talked out of it' but I'm not really seeing any other 996's with a 3.6 for less than 30k...I'll keep looking

 

3.4L w 70k right now is worth at least $5800
Thats a start!

 

+++1

 

Buy my silver 99 996 6 speed for $23k 62k miles on it.

 

Great track car !! Go for it!