My 2002 C4 lost its IMS bearings. Thinking of sending engine down to Vision Motorsports for a total rebuild plus enhancements.
The enhancements include going to 4.0 liters, Carrillo rods, knife edged crank, etc. These enhancements will take the H.P. to 450-500, according to the owner of Vision. The owner of Vision was the shop manager for Andial and he knows these engines well so I am not concerned that the engine build will not be up to par.
Considering this will make the car quicker than a 996 turbo, would I be better off buying a 996 turbo?
Consider that this is going to be my last Porsche, because of my age. I love my 996. The Lapis Blue Metallic color, the chance to make the car the way I want it [suspension upgrades, CSF radiators, new center radiator, Fabspeed exhaust, intake, evoms reprogram, etc.].
I am not worried about the cost because this car will be passed down to my kids for them to enjoy.
The price of a nice, low miles 996 Turbo is close to the final price of the modifications [just a little more for the Turbo] so what to do?
