Back in November Porsche was running crazy specials on Remanufactured engines (cheap and no core charge). I jumped at the opportunity and had Napleton put in a 3.8 X51 engine. The engine I bought was actually a Tiptronic engine but after consulting with Napleton they told me they could get it to work.

Also added were an underdrive pulley, Softronic 3.8 X51 Cayman Flash, 3rd Radiator, and PCCB Master Brake Cylinder. Car feels amazing. Super fast and pulls very hard. Sounds great with my Capristo Exhaust and Sharkwerks LWFW.

My old 3.4 engine that has now been sold had all the oiling mods (TTP, sump extension, VOS). I was a bit concerned about my new 3.8 needing the same stuff. Talking to Napleton and Softronic, I decided that all the 3.4 oiling band-aids were not necessary as the 3.8 has superior internal oiling.

Brake Pedal feels very nice now too. Anyone concerned with a mushy brake pedal should get a PCCB master cylinder. Pedal is rock solid now.

I think I am done as far as mods are concerned, last thing will be an interseries wing when track season starts. I need to break in the new engine a bit and will post some vids after it gets warmer outside.








-Kevin

 

That is awesome...do you ever make it to Road America with the Chicago PCA group?

 

That's just sweet!!!

 

How much was the X51 engine?
and how much was paid in labor to get a complete swap?

 

From over on Planet-9:

Sale price of the reman engine was $14,500 and I used Porsche's 20% Holiday Coupon so that brought it down to $11,600. The tiptronic engine I bought was a few thousand cheaper than a manual engine. Best part was NO core charge (normally $7-8K, I forget the exact #) and Napleton found a buyer for my old 3.4 engine with all the oiling mods. The deal was too good for me to pass up.

-Kevin

 

Btw, Ever since I put a 3.4L in my 99 Boxster I've told myself I will one day do this project. Upwards of 400hp in a cayman is just nuts. Now that I think of it, probably not in a good way, but who cares.

 

Was just at Road America for the 1st time last Aug with Windy City Bmw. I go to a lot of Autobahn events with PCA, Chin, Trackdaze, MVP. Stop by and say hello if you ever see me. Should have a big interseries wing on my car before the season.

-Kevin

 

Thanks for sharing.
May I ask where did you get the PCCB Master Brake Cylinder and how much did you pay for? I'm in the market for one as well.

 

I've listed my car FS in the classifieds. No time to drive with a new baby! Here are some updated pics, drives and handles great.

Asking $65K for everything. Lots of $$, labor, and time put it. Time for someone else to enjoy it, thanks.

-Kevin

 

Heres some driving video. Car feels great, pulls hard and is still a blast.

Asking $55K, motivated to sell!!


-Kevin