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Originally Posted by MBDiagMan
Where I'm going with this is that it appears that there are lots of used engines available in the three to four thousand dollar price range. Should the engine fail, it would seem that buying a good used engine and doing the IMS mod before putting it in could be a good approach.
Has anyone ever tried this approach?
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
Doc
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I did this when my 01 failed, still running fine. As always Jake's advice is spot on regarding how to find a good used motor. Know the car it came out of.
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1998 Boxster with 7.8 DME, 2005 3.6 liter/325 hp, Variocam Plus, 996 Instrument panel
2001 Boxster original owner. I installed used motor at 89k.
1987 924S. 2002 996TT. PST-2
Owned and repaired Porsches since 1974. Porsche: It's not driving, it's therapy.
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