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Mar 11, 2012 | 10:54 AM

Landairsea

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Modified 996 turbo reliability

Hello all. Currently I have a modified sl600 as a daily driver. It is just as reliable as the stock vehicle but lots more fun. My only complaint is traction! I am considering changing it up and buying one of these 700+ hp 911s out there. Is the reliability and daily driving ability still there on these cars? Anybody have one in southern fl?

Mar 11, 2012 | 11:06 AM

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Hi post pics of your SL please

Is it the TT V12 one?

Ask Sharkwerks, he's a member on here and tunes probably one of the most knowledgeable guys on tuned Porsches.

Mar 11, 2012 | 11:12 AM

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Thanks for the input. I will get some pics posted today

Mar 11, 2012 | 11:13 AM

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Have you considered fitting a Limited Slip Diff on your SL600 ?

Makes a huge difference, I've got it installed on my SLK55. Huge improvement.

Mar 11, 2012 | 11:27 AM

Landairsea

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I already have it. Couldn't imagine not having one.

Mar 11, 2012 | 06:12 PM

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traction is fine. reliability? all depends. i've gone through a motor (pre-sharkwerks) & a tranny. as 996tt's get older, more problems are surfacing.

- chuck