Plan on doing a N/A build; need some pointers

[Jfrahm]

The 968 is 185-190whp stock, that is 3.0L 16v with variocam and a MAF. It's pretty hard to get that motor to 225whp but a 968 motor would be a more realistic starting point than a 2.5NA.
There would be little point in rebuilding the NA transmission as it would not handle the increased power. A 968 swap would probably be a bargain at about $5K. It's generally cheaper and easier to sell the NA and buy a different car that is closer to the power you need.

[Gawernator]

Isn't the 968 around 240 BHP and 220 ft lb TQ. 190????

[mikepellegrini]

Originally Posted by Gawernator

Isn't the 968 around 240 BHP and 220 ft lb TQ. 190????

Supposedly 236 at 6,200 RPM. 2.0 Model Outline

[J1NX3D]

hes saying at the wheels- whp, after drivetrain loss.

[Gawernator]

Originally Posted by J1NX3D

hes saying at the wheels- whp, after drivetrain loss.

Didn't catch that, still, that seems like a pretty big loss

[Jfrahm]

Indeed, but those are the dyno numbers I have seen for a stock 968. I have not looked hard and most of the numbers I have seen are for modded motors.