It will available in March 05.
here´s the information:



"RUF upgrades all naturally aspirated Porsche 996 and 997 Carrera for more performance.

Many Porsche 996 and 997 Carrera owners would like to have additional horsepower for their vehicles. RUF provides the solution! RUF‘s bolt on Compressor Kit, which includes a supercharger with intercooler, provides inproved acceleration, torque and maximum speed. Horsepower and torque are increased throughout the RPM range.

The compressor kit contains a centrifugal compressor, which is driven mechanically by a Poly-Rip belt. The maximum boost is 0,5 bar; the fuel preasure remains standard. The engine receives a new intake manifold, modified injectors, sports catalytic converters und a modified electronic engine management. The watercooled intercooler has a cooling water circuit with an electric water pump from the water cooler in the front spoiler.

The 3.4 liter engine has a performance of 360 bhp (265 kW) and a torque of 400 Nm; the 3.6 liter engine has 380 bhp (279 kW) and 420 Nm. The supercharged 3.8 liter engine of the 997 Carrera S provides 415 bhp (305 kW) and 440 Nm torque.

996 Carrera 3.4 liter with RUF compressor – acceleration: 0 – 62 mph (0 – 100 km/h) in
4.7 sec., 0 – 125 mph (0 – 200 km/h) in 15.8 sec. Maximum speed: 187,5 mph (300 km/h).

The Compressor Kit fits to all 996 and 997 Carrera with rear- or four wheel drive, including manual gear box or tiptronic S.

The Widebody Kit compliments the increased performance of the Compressor Kit. Included are a RUF designed front spoiler, front and rear fender flares, side skirts and a rear spoiler inspired by the „Duck Tail“ from the legendary 1973 911 Carrera RS 2.7. The Widebody Kit also fits the 996 GT 3.

RUF Compresssor Kit for 996 and 997 Carrera

Basic Engine Performace Torque Kit Assembly
3.4 liter (996) 360 bhp (265 kW) 400 Nm € 13.850,- € 1.680,-
3.6 liter (996) 380 bhp (279 kW) 420 Nm € 13.850,- € 1.680,-
3.6 liter (997) 380 bhp (279 kW) 420 Nm € 15.000,- € 1.780,-
3.8 liter (997) 415 bhp (305 kW) 440 Nm in R & D"



Will this kit have the famous bullet proof reliability all Ruf cars are known to have? At least I believe it will be by far, the most reliable Supercharger system available for the 996.

 

Ruf does offer a limited warranty fot the ALL ENGINE and not only for the system.

Here it is:

"Please take care of the milage of the engines:

- Up to 40.000 km no special check necessary
- From 40.000 km to 80.000 km we check the engine for the possibility of guarantee and replace the necessary parts
- More than 80.000 km we recommend a replacement of the engine:
p.e. 3,4 l Engine M96.01: € 5.870,-

Guarantee for upgraded engines: 2 years or 25.000 miles (40.000 km)."

Now this leads me to two questions?

1 - Seems that according to this warranty, the 3.4L and 3.6L engines may not be suitable for forced induction if they have more than 80000Km. If so, how many miles should we expect from a supercharger Rug engine If the stock is not advaisable for Supercharging with more than 80000Km how many miles they can assume their engine will make???

2 - Having in mind they offer 2 years or 40000Km, if we take the car to circuit, month after month, will the engine sustain the stress of working on the limit so many times??? I believe they will have some problems with this kind of warranty to determinate exactly which car they can cover and which one was abused. There may be some owners who can even put much less miles in their speedo clusters so that warranty may be applied

 

Great info, any US pricing as of yet?

Anybody down for a road trip to Dallas this summer?

 

Hmm, a 60hp power bump from 0.5 bar (that's about 6-7 lbs, right) of boost. That's a little more than the Evo SC, for a lot less (claimed) power.

Are those wascally Germans sandbagging again? I tend not to suspect Evo of overclaiming, so how far are Ruf underclaiming?

Also, if Ruf are willing to warranty any form of forced induction, it somewhat validates the idea that the M96 engine can take it.

OTOH, a new engine at around 6k + the cost of parts is still less than the 14k price, so even if you blow up yor engine, and they replace it completely, Ruf still won't lose money on the deal.

Nice gig if you can get it.

 

I think Ruf's numbers are more realistic.

 

So my 0 - 125 in less than 13 seconds with only 6 psi of boost is less real than printed figures from RUF. I don't understand your logic.

 

1999Porsche911 i don´t doubt your word regarding your car performance, but let´s see these numbers.

996 Turbo 0-100Kph 4,5Sec 0-200Kph 14,6Sec
996 Turbo X50 0-100Kph 4,1Sec 0-200Kph 13,4

Do you really think your SC car can smoke a 996TT, and be faster than a X50 turbo????

In order to make 13sec to 200Kph your car should make at least 480Hp. Do you think it´s possible with a bolt on SC system like you have, even taking in consideration the weight advantage?

 

It's more realistic in that Ruf seems to have produced a somewhat toned down-m96 friendly sc.
The only meaningful HP numbers are dyno, not BS chassis dynos either. The real thing, water brake and all with repeated, reproducable results. Anything less is purely anecdotal and all but meaningless.
Both units add good power, but with 10k vs 25k, the pendulum swings towards evo at this point. JMO, just like AH's, everybodies got one.

 

Yes, yes and yes. Not on paper, but on real streets. There is not s stock Porsche Turbo (GT excluded) that I cannot beat on your everyday street with street tires from 0 -120 mph. My car is setup for lowend power which for my driving os preferable since you have more opportunity to expereince those speed than you do higher ones.

In cool temps I easily turn 0 -60 in 4 seconds (traction is the killer) and 0 -100 in less than 9 seconds. The only mod I have is an EVO supercharger setup which I have modified. Those are all street times against REAL Porsche Turbos...not figures on paper. Times would be beter if I took the time to lower the tire pressure from 44 psi to 20 psi.

But, there are the skeptics out there, so I invite them to stop by and see first hand.

 

Seriously, street racing is' not wise'. One day you'll kill yourself or others, do it at the track.

 

first of all, those numbers are considerably higher (by nearly .5 second) than any testing I've seen on either the TT or X50. secondly, the TT has an extra 500 lbs of pork to drag around over 1999Porsche911's car.

 

Ruf's 0-62 number for the 996 3.4L seems a bit high at 4.7, doesn't it? The factory advertises 4.8 for a stock 3.4L, so I find it very hard to believe that a SC and 60 HP, plus a heck of a lot more TQ, only shaves .1 secs off the time. Anybody else with me?

 

The entire thing is suspect. If you put in 7+ pounds of boost, you would get alot more that 60HP gain even without tuning it. It is probably some scam. If it's a legit advertisement from RUF...it would serve you well to stay away from it becuae they obviously have a screwed up system.

 

1999Porsche911, What modifications have you done to the evo system?

i agree that the RUF numbers are messed up, i think that those are grossly unrated numbers.... could this be another case where there would be more stringent emissions or something if there numbers were higher?

 

If I told you...I would have to kill you!

Seriously, I do not want to specifically tell anyone what I have done so far to the system until I have it exactly the way I want it. It is not rocket science, but involves recalibration of various sensors and engine controls so as to override the computer settings. So far it is a totally different animal then when it was delivered from EVOM. No exhaust or internal modes are being made.