2.5 to 3.2 swap

[Homeoboxter]

Originally Posted by 78F350

That sounds like the best way to do it.



I enjoy both base and S, but for driving twisty back roads I don't need the added power of the 3.2. Just going out for the fun of driving - running through the gears and hearing the engine sounds from 4,000 rpm up - my 1997 2.5L was the best. For a long drive to get somewhere, I choose the '04 S.

That makes sense. The 2.5 has the great Porsche sound while staying quite docile. I assume the 3.2 is harder to make it stay on the road on the twisties when it starts screaming.

[Quadcammer]

Originally Posted by Homeoboxter

That makes sense. The 2.5 has the great Porsche sound while staying quite docile. I assume the 3.2 is harder to make it stay on the road on the twisties when it starts screaming.

not really. My personal opinion is that the 2.5 is just a bit gutless. The extra grunt of the 3.2 makes the 986 really enjoyable. Its still not a "fast" car, but it really just feels much better with the additional power. I don't think I could go back to a base model. When you combine the 3.2 with several hundred lbs of weight reduction, you get a car that will surprise quite a few people.

[Homeoboxter]

Originally Posted by Quadcammer

not really. My personal opinion is that the 2.5 is just a bit gutless. The extra grunt of the 3.2 makes the 986 really enjoyable. Its still not a "fast" car, but it really just feels much better with the additional power. I don't think I could go back to a base model. When you combine the 3.2 with several hundred lbs of weight reduction, you get a car that will surprise quite a few people.

I guess I should try one and see what difference that makes. I also found the 2.5 sluggish when I tried for the first time but I got used to it.