'98 project car

[itsnotanova]

Don't forget to grab and use the complete S coolant tubes from the front to the back. It's my opinion that the tubes are more important than the third radiator. The 996 doesn't come with a third radiator but it does have the larger tubes. Porsche started using the larger tubes for the base 2003+ tiptronic boxsters too. I've seen a few racers regret not converting over when they had a chance

Didn't see you at COTA this weekend?

[Lemming]

Originally Posted by itsnotanova

Don't forget to grab and use the complete S coolant tubes from the front to the back. It's my opinion that the tubes are more important than the third radiator. The 996 doesn't come with a third radiator but it does have the larger tubes. Porsche started using the larger tubes for the base 2003+ tiptronic boxsters too. I've seen a few racers regret not converting over when they had a chance

Didn't see you at COTA this weekend?

Great suggestion, I did not realize that there was a difference in tube size. The center radiator was damaged in the crash, so am looking for a good used one for the transplant.

I really wanted to go to COTA this year, but was hoping that they would have an open track day on Thursday prior to the event. Guess the cost is prohibitive. I'll get there one of these days. Next PCA races for me are Road Atlanta and NOLA.

[Lemming]

If anyone is looking for parts from a 2001 S, let me know. Keeping engine, trans, head/tail lights, and body panels. Interior and other parts will be sold. If you need something let me know.

[Lemming]

Question, I plan on using the 986 S 6 speed trans ('01) in my 986 base ('98). Which half shafts work with this configuration, the S or base shafts? Thanks.


Oops, just read this 6 Speed Conversion.

So, has anyone done this and have the parts list? I have the intact S that I can pull parts from or am I just better off using the 5 speed that's already in my base car?

[itsnotanova]

Originally Posted by Lemming

I really wanted to go to COTA this year, but was hoping that they would have an open track day on Thursday prior to the event. Guess the cost is prohibitive. I'll get there one of these days. Next PCA races for me are Road Atlanta and NOLA.

It was the lowest turnout I've ever seen at COTA. Only 18 in spb! Usually it's double that. Have you heard there's a new racing series for SPB at ECR and MSR in Cresson? It's bringing some excitement back to the Texas SPB racing scene. I got to finally go see ECR in person and ride along with a friend in his Spec 996. What a wonderful track!

[Lemming]

So the project is finally back and making progress. The 3.2L engine is in, but I am still working on getting the air intake set up (waiting on a part that should arrive today). I ended up using an airbox from a 987 Cayman S, and 996 mechanical TB. In order to make the airbox fit, I had to do a bit of sheet metal work (think saw and hammer), but it's in an area you will never see unless you pull the engine.

New clutch and pressure plate are installed.

All the parts for the 6-speed transmission install are on hand.

Still trying to decide on the exhaust. I've got both the 986 and 986S exhaust, but am thinking of building a less restrictive setup as I did with my SPB.

Picked up a set of bilsteins PSS9s for cheap from a racer moving to MCSs and also replaced all wheel bearings while I was in there. New LCAs as well.

Hoping to have it off the lift by the end of this weekend, then will get a friend to flash the ECU to a 996. Can't wait to start driving it again.