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Aug 30, 2009 | 09:26 PM

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Prche951

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but the scariest thing is that the REDLINE of the new motor is down to 6000 rpm. Why? is this a sign of it's weakness?

Aug 31, 2009 | 01:55 AM

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Zippy

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Originally Posted by Prche951

but the scariest thing is that the REDLINE of the new motor is down to 6000 rpm. Why? is this a sign of it's weakness?

Hard to be interpreted as a sign of strength.

Sep 2, 2009 | 12:21 PM

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Steven997GT2

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Steven997GT2 You are a Teamspeed member that Rocks!

I feel all Porsches should use a Dry Sump. There will still be people taking their turbos to the track or will drive them aggressive. Porsche will have many warranty issues, with engines breaking down.

Sep 2, 2009 | 01:26 PM

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Green

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Originally Posted by stuka

I hope that doesn't mean the value of all M64 Turbo's before MKII will go up. We are actually thinking about a 997 Turbo with the clutch mod as a fun family car.

Or maybe looking into adding rear seats to the GT2/3...

The mk2 GT3 rear flooring has been thinned out to single sheet for weight reasons, so you won't be able to put rear seats in it. Maybe ok in the mk1 gt3, not sure though.

Sep 2, 2009 | 01:46 PM

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stuka

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The mk2 GT3 rear flooring has been thinned out to single sheet for weight reasons, so you won't be able to put rear seats in it. Maybe ok in the mk1 gt3, not sure though.

Wow, didn't know about that.

I know for a fact that you can do this in 996 GT2/3's with no issues, so I assume the same thing is true in 997 GT2/3's...

Guess not.

Sep 2, 2009 | 03:10 PM

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Eric (Plug Guy)

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As I posted earlier, I think the jury is still out on two counts: 1) the GT1 vs new block, and all the rumors surrounding it, and 2) whether or not this '10 model has one over the other. See the Order Guide page below.