How much on average would it cost to install a LWFW? Im thinking it should be my next buy... but im straight broke! haha

 

8-10 hours is probably what a shop will charge.

 

I had it done when my RMS leak was repaired. They didn't charge for labor. I believe the parts were about $2,300 or so.

 

Rms?

 

was it done at porsche? i thought they wont install anything that voids the warranty?

 

Rear main seal ( I think). BTW. Not to highjack the thread NC. BUt what are everyone's experience with the LWFW. Does it decrease the bottom end? I would think It would be great for the track with the engine spooled up.

 

Ed may know...
Here is a link:
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...pressions.html

Stacy

 

i would think it increase's your bottom end because your engine gets up in the RPM's faster. It will make you switch gears faster though!

 

I already can't pull them fast enough,LOL!!!
I guess I am getting old,LOL!!

Stacy

 

ah hahaha! Stacy, I have been keeping up with your install, how do you like the SC?

 

To keep it short.......one word......AMAZING !!!

Now back to regular programming,LOL!

I actually was thinking of doing the LWFW as well.....just not sure yet!
I just figure while they are in there installing the LSD...why not do the LWFW ?

Stacy

 

im kind of in the same boat... i just found a killer deal on an LSD and I want to get the LWFW, but I figured id wait to do each, but I dont really want to do the LWFW until my clutch burns out... I heard thats about 20-30K miles

 

You don't need to replace the clutch at the same time as the LWFW, I kept the original clutch in, I fiigure I should get a few more years out of it. The LWFW and LSD both would require the RMS to be replaced, so I did both at the same time.

As for the LWFW at lower RPM, I do notice a rattle sound at 2000RPM under load, it is gone at 2500RPM. I don't drive around below 2500-3000 RPM so any low end torque that I may be loosing is insignificant to me. The car pulls a lot better up to redline, and there is no idle noise that I have heard.

For those that are considering it, do it. I bought a Aasco from FVD, but I beleive that Sharkwerks, GMG, and others all resell the same one. I was buying the O2 sensor extensions from Rhonda at FVD and she gave me a really good price on the LWFW, couldn't say no to the price.

Total labour to re and re is about 16 hours. The cost of the RMS is about $40, and 6 hours labour. Do the math based on your local shop rates, and there is your cost.

Once again, do the mod, if I had know then what I know today, I would have done it sooner.

 

Thanks for the info NorthVann. Sounds like one heck of a mod for the track.

 

Yes it will be a lot of fune on the track, but it is also a lot of fun on the street.