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Oct 6, 2015 | 04:59 PM

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Is the 4s and Turbo front diff the same?

Is the turbo and 4s front diff the same?

Oct 6, 2015 | 05:51 PM

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I believe they are different in the 997.1. The 997.1 C4S is more similar to the 996 AWD system; it's a mechanical viscous coupling system. The 997.2 cars have an updated, electronically controlled AWD system similar to the turbo. I don't know if they are actually the same part or not.

Oct 7, 2015 | 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Wealth Manager

Is the turbo and 4s front diff the same?

no not the same. 4s is same as 996tt

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