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Adam · 07-03-2008, 12:14 PM

I rode in a 2000 996 carrera 4 and it wasn't much faster than my box in a straight line. If you're going to go 996 then I'd definately step up to a 3.6L instead of the 3.4L. The 3.4L might feel quick if your coming from a 2.5L or 2.7L box, but it's not that big of a jump from the 3.2L.

07-03-2008, 12:14 PM	#9
Adam Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 3,033	I rode in a 2000 996 carrera 4 and it wasn't much faster than my box in a straight line. If you're going to go 996 then I'd definately step up to a 3.6L instead of the 3.4L. The 3.4L might feel quick if your coming from a 2.5L or 2.7L box, but it's not that big of a jump from the 3.2L. __________________ '03 3.2L GuardsRed/Blk/Blk---6Spd Options: Litronics, 18" Carrera lights, Bose sound, Painted to match roll bars. http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m...Mautocross.jpg Last edited by Adam; 07-03-2008 at 12:29 PM.