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Lil bastard · 03-21-2008, 05:20 PM

I don't see why not, each of these engines can be paired with a Tiptronic S in the 996/7.

You may need to reprogram the Tiptronic controller, or swap it for a 996/7 unit, but other than that, it should work out fine.

I have the tiptronic and I like it quite a bit, but it is different than the Manual. This is not my asphalt ripping toy, so I like the convenience.

Aside from convenience, the maintenance is lower and there seems to be a lower incidence of IMS and RMS issues with the Tip cars, probably attributable to the lack of direct mechanical link between the flywheel and the tranny.

03-21-2008, 05:20 PM	#2
Lil bastard Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Du Monde Posts: 2,199	I don't see why not, each of these engines can be paired with a Tiptronic S in the 996/7. You may need to reprogram the Tiptronic controller, or swap it for a 996/7 unit, but other than that, it should work out fine. I have the tiptronic and I like it quite a bit, but it is different than the Manual. This is not my asphalt ripping toy, so I like the convenience. Aside from convenience, the maintenance is lower and there seems to be a lower incidence of IMS and RMS issues with the Tip cars, probably attributable to the lack of direct mechanical link between the flywheel and the tranny. __________________ 1990 Porsche 964 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 1976 BMW 2002 1990 BMW 325is 1999 Porsche Boxster (gone, but not forgotten) http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/a...smiley-003.gif Never drive faster than your Guardian Angel can fly!