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Moded 996 (K24/18G) to 997.....is it an upgrade?

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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 12:55 AM
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Moded 996 (K24/18G) to 997.....is it an upgrade?

Bottom line guys.....seat of the pants wise will I miss the punch of the 996 with the K24/18G (on CA 91 Octane) and want to go through this aftermarket song and dance again with a '07 - '08' 997? Also, suspension? Currently enjoying a set of PSS10 that made a world of difference over stock.

Would like to think that the performance and ride characteristics upgrade to a stock 997 will be enough & also the thought of not jeopardizing a factory warranty quite alluring.

Obviously a very subjective query so keen to hear from those of you that have made this switch.

All thoughts most appreciated.

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stock 997TT suspension is crap. guaranteed you will get the mod bug with the new one especially coming from a 996 w/ mods....you already know how much there is to gain.
 
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Yes gmoney.......in retrospect rather a rhetorical post.
I imagine I'm looking at suspension, exhaust & flash at a minimum.
Damm........was hoping to maintain enough integrity for a factory warranty.

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Damm........was hoping to maintain enough integrity for a factory warranty.
Suspension, exhaust, and flash shouldn't put your warranty in jeopardy. I've had more than that done AT THE DEALER and my warranty is still in effect. Do it...
 
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RT are you describing Porsche policy or an experience based on the desecration of your service manager?

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