what is an 'early' 3.4 996?

[edc]

ferrisbueller said:

We're talking about the car. FWIW. In 2016 better options were available, known and well out in the public domain. There are numerous threads and resources via a quick google.

If nothing else it's a known quantity.

Sure some well forum read people know about it but there are many more that don't. If you are an average Joe and presented with options many go with the Porsche 'approved' and safe option. It may not be the best but it gives the most reassurance for many. You've only got to look at the dozens of threads on N rated tyres, what will or won't satisfy the warranty etc.

[ferrisbueller]

edc said:

ferrisbueller said:

We're talking about the car. FWIW. In 2016 better options were available, known and well out in the public domain. There are numerous threads and resources via a quick google.

If nothing else it's a known quantity.

Sure some well forum read people know about it but there are many more that don't. If you are an average Joe and presented with options many go with the Porsche 'approved' and safe option. It may not be the best but it gives the most reassurance for many. You've only got to look at the dozens of threads on N rated tyres, what will or won't satisfy the warranty etc.

My Porsche knowledge is minimal but really, we all have access to the internt?

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=996+engine+rebuild

First hit - Hartech.

Doubt that was different at any time during the last 3 years+

Anyway, I'm sure there are good reasons. It is what it is.

[richthebike]

anonymous said:

[redacted]

Ad says...
"Only serious buyers considered"
"50 thousand pounds"
"Completely rubberized underside"
"This is how the 996 should have looked"

I would think a sense of humour is required!

[richthebike]

LaurasOtherHalf said:

ferrisbueller said:

On the subject of greens, I put this in the PovPork thread last week.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

99V
C4
Manual
105k

£11995

I spied that on AT myself, I quite like the colour combo.

Me too. Both these green ones have got me hot and bothered.

[ATM]

was8v said:

A 3.4 short block is currently £5414 inc vat part number 996100951TX (that might be x51)

What's the difference with x51 in the block department on the 3.4?

I know the sump pan is different and then I thought it was heads and cams.

[was8v]

ATM said:

What's the difference with x51 in the block department on the 3.4?

I know the sump pan is different and then I thought it was heads and cams.

"The 3.4 x51 kit came with different pistons, also cams, heads, intake, headers, oil pan, and a double scavenge pump on bank 2 head."

The 3.6 and 3.8 x51 short block is no different apparently.

I couldn't find a part number and price for the non-x51 3.4 short block on a quick google, but your local OPC should be helpful.

[ferrisbueller]

richthebike said:

LaurasOtherHalf said:

ferrisbueller said:

On the subject of greens, I put this in the PovPork thread last week.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

99V
C4
Manual
105k

£11995

I spied that on AT myself, I quite like the colour combo.

Me too. Both these green ones have got me hot and bothered.

There's another another eBay I can't link to just now.

[Chris Stott]

Saw a green 996.1 at my Indy a few years ago - wouldn't have been a colour I thought about much, but it looked awesome in the flesh.

[ferrisbueller]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Porsche-911-996-3-4-Car...

3.4 C4 Manual
2000 V
87k
13,995

Rainforest Green but pretty sure there are some filters at work in the pics.

[MrC986]

ferrisbueller said:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Porsche-911-996-3-4-Car...

3.4 C4 Manual
2000 V
87k
13,995

Rainforest Green but pretty sure there are some filters at work in the pics.

That's definitely Rainforest Green....the colour of my first 996 l had with Savannah interior. Still stands out nicely from the more normal colours.

[ATM]

ferrisbueller said:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Porsche-911-996-3-4-Car...

3.4 C4 Manual
2000 V
87k
13,995

Rainforest Green but pretty sure there are some filters at work in the pics.

Mrs Adams

Oooooooo!!!!!

[ooid]

ATM said:

Mrs Adams

Oooooooo!!!!!

[ferrisbueller]

edh said:

Fast Bug said:

Enjoyed having a play in mine yesterday

Very nice - great pic..

Are your OZs 18s ?

[Fast Bug]

Yes, they look bigger though!

[EGTE]

To my eyes they look like 17s (no bad thing), how strange.

[richthebike]

This one is 'aspiring' in value!
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2...

[LaurasOtherHalf]

richthebike said:

This one is 'aspiring' in value!
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2...

I can’t help but read that advert with a Chinese accent. I think there’s something wrong with me...

[miles2018]

anonymous said:

[redacted]

[miles2018]

ooid said:

ATM said:

Mrs Adams

Oooooooo!!!!!

[edh]

jonny996 said:

edh said:

Worth doing - mine came up really well...

Edited by edh on Monday 21st May 19:08

Dam, those gingers look good against dark blue ( is it ocean?)

Yes - and yes The car was spec'd with clears as an option AFAIK, & I fitted the better lights (I have the clears in the garage for "originality..)