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Originally Posted by WMichelsen
I understand the purist perspective. But, I don't agree with some of the other points.
It says the kit comes with the engine already. So, $18K is total, DIY install, plus probably a couple K for incidentals. Let's say $20K. ... for 300 HP.
You have modern reliability, easy/inexpensive maintenance/repair, etc.
And, you still have the original removed engine to reinstall later, rebuild, or sell as a core.
I haven't done it (yet), but I understand a basic return-to-stock DIY 911 engine rebuild is about $20K. Stepping up to get 300 HP adds $10K to that. (Please correct me here ... it's in my future)
So, it sounds like a totally viable and reversible way to get a 50% performance boost for relatively cheap.
Of question.. how much has it been tested in real-world extremes? Does it have enough radiator cooling stuck in traffic @ 110 degF?
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First and foremost, I'm pleasantly surprised by the discourse on this. I'm not sure if it would be the same if it were 10 years ago. I think many of us are weary of the "Porsche Tax" on everything, especially as prices go up and up. Why should an oil change cost hundreds of dollars??
An engine rebuild in SoCal for $20k would be an absolute bargain. But the other half of the equation is that there are so few people left in the country that are doing good engine rebuilds, and they are booked out for months (and sometimes years), so to even get a SLOT in the queue is daunting.
That is one of the use cases I've built this kit for. You can bolt it in while you wait for your engine to be done, and then remove it when your engine gets back to you. (Provided you aren't already addicted to the extra 100+ HP)
Now, could I have chosen an STI engine, or a K-Swap, or even (gross) a V8 conversion? Sure...but this particular engine is so remarkably similar to the 3.0 SC engine that I didn't want it to be TOO much of a stretch for us pearl-clutching Porsche purists.
The engine itself isn't even the most expensive part of the kit. But the kit itself is being engineered by a guy that truly loves the platform and has the purist in mind. I want it to be shockingly easy to install and maintain, and a joy to drive.
I'm spending thousands and thousands of dollars to custom make radiatiors that are essentially the same form factor as the original Porsche oil coolers (right down to the brackets) and install exactly the same.
I've even sold my own 1995 993 engine to help finance the development of the kit. So I'm committed to making it seamless and great for those of us who want to get out and drive.