When did the X50 option start? - WHAT YEAR/REG?

[30121980]

Guys,

what was the first year/reg that you could select the `x50` option on a 996 turbo.


Thanks in advance

[V6 inside]

from what i know its late 2002 52 plate cars onwards

[30121980]

Reason why is :-

Just saw thins advert from my old friend at `DELL BOYS TOYS` ...according to advert, its a 2001/Y 996tt with power upgrade

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/228341.htm

Just wondered how this is possible as i was under the impression it was`nt an option until 2002/02 cars

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm???

[TonyHetherington]

Could the X50 be retrofitted?

[cableguy]

Power upgrade could be a simple ECU flash as no mention of x50.

C.

[dazren]

Introduced in the 02 model year. So from October 01 onwards (ie 51 plate). To start with there was a not a particularly high take up in the UK. My car delivered in April 02 was only the second 996TT to be sold by the OPC with the option.

It can't be cost effectively retro fitted. You may as well just get a standard one remapped. alternatively look at buying the the larger K24 turbos, sports exhaust, get it remapped to far more power than an X50 and change the clutch when the old one wears out.

Edited by dazren on Friday 24th August 16:57

[Simond001]

How do you tell if it is X50 or not.

Also, what is the difference?

[cableguy]

Simond001 said:

How do you tell if it is X50 or not.

Also, what is the difference?

Should have the x50 Option Code on the bonnet label if factory fitted.

Difference is larger K24 Turbo's, larger Intercoolers, different Exhaust & Headers and IIRC the stronger GT2 Gearbox without the GT2 Oil Cooler.

C.

[30121980]

Spot on Mr. Todd.

I am still awaiting my `sale` call...might be a bull shitter?

Looks like we are having the re maps done then mate