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Jan 28, 2008 | 12:08 PM

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That's what I've been told too by a Porsche employee. They said it will be the M97 block. It seems the GT1 block on the current TT will be going away. Apparently, Porsche will save about $14,000 per car that way. I am glad I bought mine. Who knows....

Sorry but whats the difference between the M97 block and theh GT1. Why is the M97 worse?

Jan 28, 2008 | 04:45 PM

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Sorry but whats the difference between the M97 block and theh GT1. Why is the M97 worse?

The GT1 block is a dry sump. The M97 is a wet sump used on the regualr 997 models. The GT1 is bulletproof and can handle lots of horsepower from mods. The M97 is believed to be able to handle only up to about 550hp.