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[Geof3]

So while we are on the subject of engines... driving along the other day I had a though. Which is rather scary usually for me, because there is usually a $$$ figure associated with it! Anyway, would it be possible to "de-turbo" a turbo 996 engine, and retro it into our cars? The reason to eliminate the turbo "stuff" is I don't think the inter cooler etc would fit. Eliminates the IMS BS, and make some fun HP? Just a crazy thought? Stone, motor looking good! Fun thread!

[seningen]

Originally Posted by Geof3

So while we are on the subject of engines... driving along the other day I had a though. Which is rather scary usually for me, because there is usually a $$$ figure associated with it! Anyway, would it be possible to "de-turbo" a turbo 996 engine, and retro it into our cars? The reason to eliminate the turbo "stuff" is I don't think the inter cooler etc would fit. Eliminates the IMS BS, and make some fun HP? Just a crazy thought? Stone, motor looking good! Fun thread!

I'd probably want to up the CR on the pistons --

The Turbo's do have issues with chains failing.

Probably not worth the cost -- that's a $20K+ engine into a $5-$10K car.

Mike