VF Engineering 996 & 997 Supercharger Kits
#12
10-27-2008 | 12:18 PM
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Do you really have a GT2? Someone that I trust implicitly tells me that the 997 GT2 is the end-all, game over winner. So, if you DO have the GT2 and are being a bit 'tongue in cheek' because I talk like the 3.8SC is the way to go, please know that I agree with you, though through a friend's experiences.
I also want to explain that, like all other things, the mod-bug is a slippery slope. I have $175k in my car as it sits NOW, plus another $30k of stuff that's in my garage that I don't use anymore. I'd rather have just had a GT2 probably, though I'd do some things to minimize lag to zilch, even sacrificing HP.
I also want to explain that, like all other things, the mod-bug is a slippery slope. I have $175k in my car as it sits NOW, plus another $30k of stuff that's in my garage that I don't use anymore. I'd rather have just had a GT2 probably, though I'd do some things to minimize lag to zilch, even sacrificing HP.
#14
10-27-2008 | 01:55 PM
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Good question! I'd probably be at the track more!
But when I bought my car, (March 2006) there was no 997 Turbo, no GT3, no GT2. And I wanted a seven. So it was the bad-boy on the block and I did what I could with it.
But when I bought my car, (March 2006) there was no 997 Turbo, no GT3, no GT2. And I wanted a seven. So it was the bad-boy on the block and I did what I could with it.
#15
10-27-2008 | 02:25 PM
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Blakt Out
Having compared the SC to the TT back to back, do you find that you have enough torque with the SC to be happy?
I've often thought that going the route you've gone might be the best for anything other than pure acceleration. You'd have the RWD feel, lightness and agility of the lighter C2 platform, more power than a GT3, and a PSM safety net when you want it. My only hesitation is the fear that the SC engine would have the same feel as the GT3, as in plenty of power up top, but a bit gutless at low to mid rpm, the exact place you find yourself in some corners, where you're too fast for 2nd gear, but bogging a bit in 3rd.
Having compared the SC to the TT back to back, do you find that you have enough torque with the SC to be happy?
I've often thought that going the route you've gone might be the best for anything other than pure acceleration. You'd have the RWD feel, lightness and agility of the lighter C2 platform, more power than a GT3, and a PSM safety net when you want it. My only hesitation is the fear that the SC engine would have the same feel as the GT3, as in plenty of power up top, but a bit gutless at low to mid rpm, the exact place you find yourself in some corners, where you're too fast for 2nd gear, but bogging a bit in 3rd.
My car:
Stock 997 GT3:
Hope this helps.
Last edited by Blakt Out; 10-27-2008 at 02:44 PM.
#18
10-28-2008 | 04:31 PM
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It must be because of denial. 
I'm still waiting for the magazine article...
Honestly, I really badly want to get one of these and the only thing holding me back is the warranty. When that's gone, all bets are off, but I have another 2+ years left. The price is not bad at all, I just don't want it to break on me after I drop $15k on the kit/install. You are such a bad influence!
I'm still waiting for the magazine article...Honestly, I really badly want to get one of these and the only thing holding me back is the warranty. When that's gone, all bets are off, but I have another 2+ years left. The price is not bad at all, I just don't want it to break on me after I drop $15k on the kit/install. You are such a bad influence!
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10-28-2008 | 06:14 PM
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