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beater986 · 09-18-2021, 03:19 PM

Hi folks,

Trying to research engine swap options for a '01 S.

All of the threads mention the DME, but none really specify what the needed 7.8 actually is. Can I just use the ECU from the donor 996 or is the 7.8 986-specific in a later year? Can't seem to find clarity there.

Anything else I should be aware of for such a swap?

09-18-2021, 03:19 PM	#1
beater986 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Bay Area Posts: 103	Using 996 DME for swap? Hi folks, Trying to research engine swap options for a '01 S. All of the threads mention the DME, but none really specify what the needed 7.8 actually is. Can I just use the ECU from the donor 996 or is the 7.8 986-specific in a later year? Can't seem to find clarity there. Anything else I should be aware of for such a swap?