2001 911 996 simple horsepower mods

[Darren]

fppmdiamonds wrote:

thanks for the advice... i guess i was thinking more internal motor changes, though mid and top end changes to make the motor feel more crisp can't hurt especially for the fairly cheap cost of some of the filter. i guess short term my best bet to hold off but i deffinitly want to attend an autocross or DE or a track event as i have not tried any of those as of yet.

and i guess instead of getting the 3.6 my best bet is to wait it out so i can buy a turbo in the future but i have to save up for that! if you have any other advice let me know

I think what you'll find out when you try an autox or DE event is that weight is a big factor. Cabs and Turbos are heavy. Frankly I think only the most experienced drivers at DE (mostly instructors) are able to properly drive a 996/997 turbo on the track. It's also almost impossible to learn how to drive on the track in a turbo 996/997.

I've been doing DE events for almost 10 years now, and racing for 5 years. My car is a 2002 911 with no engine modifications and it's plenty of car, trust me! From a stoplight that's one thing. Going through the climbing esses at Watkins Glen at wide open throttle is a different matter entirely!

Save your pennies, buy a helmet, and come check us out in the Spring!