Please educate me on Mezger engines!

[2porscheguy]

Specifically the 997.1TT version! I just bought a 2007 997TT and have heard about the 3.6L TT Mezger engine that these cars are based on. Sure I can google it but I'd rather hear it from you guys! What say you Pelicans? I've heard that they're a "pretty decent" engine....!!!:

[campbellcj]

Congrats on the Turbo! I just got mine in March. It's my first modern P-car ever and I really love it.

The Mezger engine is the "classic" 911 split-case, dry-sump engine and ours are based on the GT1 race car of the late 1990's. It's a stout race-proven design that can reliably support tremendous power output and sustained revs.

Shame on me for linking to a different board, but here is a thread you might like:

Mezger vs Newer - 6speedonline.com Forums

[2porscheguy]

Thanks Chris for that link! Interesting to hear about the Switzer take on how tough those engines are....AND, no IMS issues to deal with!

Cheers!

[Undecided]

Read the "Long and Winding Road" article in this month's Panorama. Not specific info about your Mezger engine, but really interesting history on Porsche engines and Mezger himself.