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not as smart as I think
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Northern California
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996 motor into an 85 Carrera?
I recently saw a 996 motor and tranny for $7500.00. I have a 1985 Carrera. I have unsuccessfully searched this forum for this type of conversion. Can someone point me in the right direction? Am I being foolish considering a water cooled engine in an air cooled car?
Thanks.
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10-30-2007, 01:03 PM
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Yes.
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10-30-2007, 01:17 PM
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I figured it was foolish, but it seemed like one possibility for getting 300 bhp.
Given my choice of a Carrera with 200 bhp or a 996 with 300 bhp, I will stick with the Carrera, thanks.
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10-30-2007, 01:37 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2001
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You're much better off buying one of the later model air cooled, 964 or 993 engines than trying to fit a 996 engine in.
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