I am actually thinking hard about installing an SC on my 02 Cab. Apart from living in Australia and literally being the only SCed 996 in the country, I have concerns regarding its effects on the M96 engine.

I know a few have since installed the SC on their car, I was wondering if you could possibly indicate if you had any issues with the kit to date and how many miles you have added to your car since you have had it installed. Also what is your driving style, passive, hard at it, or insanely redlining every gear all the time.

I know Ben was probably one of the first to install the kit and from reading his posts I would hazard a guess he has given it a decent pounding and his ex car is still quite strong (?).

 

I installed the EVO SC more than 10,000 miles ago. I love it. A much beter power curve. I seldom ever shift into 2nd gear before bouncing off the redline and drive my car hard. No oil leaks or burning. Much better perfromance up to 100-120 mph than a TT.
I have even travelled from Chicago to Vegas with it (4,000 miles) and had no problems, 10% increase in gas mileage on the highway. I run 93 octane fuel.

If you are mechanically inclined, you can do the install youself and send the DME in for programming. Kit includes everything you need.

It won't pass emmisions test, but that is not a concern for me.

 

1999Porsche911,

Thanks for the post! It looks like you do drive your car My 02 Cab has only managed 8k miles in three years, but that is also attributed to my clients

I must admit doing the install myself would be an option but I just dont have the time. I do believe EVOMS has a relationship with Fitzgeral Racing out here and they are only around the corner from my place so they can do the install. Also emmision testing isnt an issue for me as we dont have to do that out here in Australia My only concern would be the reliability and the fact you have put 10K miles on your car since install is great to see it has been faultless.

One final question, does anyone know who developed the SC for the boxster? I know Fitzgerald Racing had installed it on a boxster and blew the engine on it. Hope this isnt any indication of future things to come?

Thanks for your feed back

 

The EVOM SC system appears to be very reliable and is safe for the engine. I never worry about whether or not it puts too much pressure on the engine and its componants. I know Porsche engines have always been built strong and it is that confidance that keeps me worry free.

However, an engine can fail for any reason at any time. The increase in boost on the EVOM system is modest and is only present during spirited driving. Normal driving adds no additional stress to the engine. I have modified my system to produce more boost and changed the resonance valve operation which has substantially increase the power in the engine. Recent tests gave me a 0 -60 mph in 4.01 seconds on street tires and 9 seconds 0 -102. That is some awsome power for a 996 and I have had zero problems. I plan on increasing the boost further in the near future.

The standard program lowers the rev limit from 7300 to 6800. This greatly reduces pressure to the engine. At first, it was a real pain shifting before 6800 and I thought I would never grow to like it. However, there is no additional power or torque above 6800 anyway and I now love that level. It is a level high enough to keep you at maximum torque throughout all shifts. This redline can be raised, and some have done so, but I prefer to keep it at 6800 -6900 to be safe.

EVOM's intercooler does an excellent job of keeping the intake air cool which also provide protection for the engine. Change the oil regularly, let the car warm up before abusing it, and with luck, you should have a very fast car that will last a long time.

I know guys who baby their cars and have nothing but problems and others that abuse their cars and have no problems. I guess it's like most things in life - it's a crapshoot.

Good luck. The guys at EVOM are great to deal with.

 

don't be shy Kirby, say something

 

Kirby told me;
"It looks great"

 

Yeah Kirby say something! I would hazard a guess you would have something to add to this in some shape or form

1999Porsche911, thanks for the info. I must admit I do drive the car hard when I am in the mood but I rarely drive it to the point of bouncing off the redline in all gears. With this in mind I doubt the "I" would be straining the engine that much more. I am wanting just that extra umph no and again when I am in the mood for a spirited drive. With speed limits of 100km/h I doubt I will be seeing 100-120mph in a hurry With this in mind I should really start talking to all concerned I think One final question, which you might know the answer to, is the third radiator dedicated to the SC system or to the engine? ie is it plumbed back to the SC or just added inline with the other two?

Thanks once again for your info

 

I have it...I love it...Car feels great and pull really hard. Very linear power. So far no issues with the SC. I say do it, the EVOMS one is the best on the market.

Tracked once...driven about 3000 miles so far.

I believe the 3rd Radiator is for the SC...since i have a tip i now have 4 radiators total.

Does that work?

 

Holy Shiet Where the hell is the fourth radiator installed?!

So you have never ever once thought hmmmm that was weird never seen the car do that before?

 

Radiator is dedicated to the SC's aftercooler and flow is controlled by an electric pump installed under the car on the driver's side. Aftercooler keeps air intake temps at about 20 degrees F above ambient temps.

 

here is the 4th radiator...everything stays cool...

 

So if I am doing a new nose on the car I should install the radiator before it gets put on? Also do you know if the engine is dropped during install and how long did it take?

 

So a SC'd 996 would outrun a stock TT in the quarter and to 60/100mph?

 

Maybe No, Maybe Yes

A stock Turbo produces 415HP and 415 TQ at 6000RPM.

Maybe No - A Supercharged 3.4 996 will produce 420HP and 340 TQ at 6800 RPM

Maybe Yes. A Supercharged 3.6 996 will produce 470HP and 360 TQ at 6800 RPM

Both with a modest 5-6lbs boost. Add headers, exhaust and boost it to 8-9PSI and it could be pushing over 500 HP.

I am counting on it anyways.

Given the weight differential (425lbs) and the increase in HP, I think a 3.6 996 would take a stock Turbo. Might be real tight on a 0-60 though.

Any of you SC 996's ever throw down with a Turbo?

 

Where's the fourth? That just looks like a picture of one of the two side radiators + the center radiator that comes stock with TIPs and is added to 6 speeds when supercharged.