Using 996 DME for swap?

[beater986]

I just grenaded my 01S. Looking at the cost of replacement engines and considering buying a wrecked auction 911 instead for the swap potential.

Not particular on year, so if there's any direct-drop in, I'm all ears to hear it.

[78F350]

Originally Posted by beater986

I just grenaded my 01S. Looking at the cost of replacement engines and considering buying a wrecked auction 911 instead for the swap potential.

Not particular on year, so if there's any direct-drop in, I'm all ears to hear it.

'Generally' this info is pretty good as an overview: https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Boxster_Tech/11-ENGINE-911_Engine_Swap/11-ENGINE-911_Engine_Swap.htm

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by beater986

I just grenaded my 01S. Looking at the cost of replacement engines and considering buying a wrecked auction 911 instead for the swap potential.

Not particular on year, so if there's any direct-drop in, I'm all ears to hear it.

Because Porsche constantly updates things, you need to stay very close to your model year or you are going to be in for a lot of work. Fuels systems change, Vario Cam can be completely different, and even the way modules, sensors, and even the dash communicate moved from conventional wiring to CAN Bus technology in just a couple of years. Can the later stuff be converted? Yes, with a lot of work and $, anything is possible; but you end up with a Frankenstein car that no one else can work on, which totally kills resale values.