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Reading various Cayman forums, I have seen 4 tuning shops (thus far) doing the 3.8L motor transplants:
RUF ($40,000, Texas), FVD (Florida), Farnbacher Loles (Florida) and Orton Performance ($22,900, Georgia).
I have not seen pricing for FVD or FL. If anyone knows what they are, please share. Also, is there someone else out there doing the 3.8L motor transplants? I have to think that with time, the competition on this mod will get pretty intense.
Thanks for the education.
CP</div>
Edited by - CP on 07/21/2006 1:01:09 PM
Farnbacher Loles
Farnbacher Loles launches Power Plus
Our exclusive new line of “Power Plus” kits will give you the extra performance you seek with the uncompromising quality and proven results that has made Farnbacher Loles the leader in Porsche performance.
Most important though is Farnbacher is the only one so far that...includes a LSD tramission.
LSD - Limited Slip Differential
A limited slip differential (LSD) is a modified or derived type of differential gear arrangement that allows for some difference in rotational velocity of the output shafts, but does not allow the difference in speed to increase beyond a preset amount. In an automobile, such limited slip differentials are sometimes used in place of a standard differential, where they convey certain dynamic advantages, at the expense of greater complexity.
The main advantage of a limited slip differential is found by considering the case of a standard (or "open") differential where one wheel has no contact with the ground at all. In such a case, the contacting wheel will remain stationary, and the non-contacting wheel will rotate freely– the torque transmitted will be equal at both wheels, but will not exceed the threshold of torque needed to move the vehicle, thus the vehicle will remain stationary. In everyday use on typical roads, such a situation is very unlikely, and so a normal differential suffices. For more demanding use however, such as driving off-road, or for high performance vehicles, such a state of affairs is undesirable, and the LSD can be employed to deal with it. By limiting the velocity difference between a pair of driven wheels, useful torque can be transmitted as long as there is some friction available on at least one of the wheels.
To see the installation of a LSD style unit Click Here -> Article Forthcoming Stay Tuned
PSE - Porsche Sports Exhaust System
The acoustics of this dual-mode sports exhaust system are dependent on driving style, ranging from standard output during normal road driving to a more aggressive tone during performance use. Modes are selected using a button on the center console (or ‘Sport’ mode button on vehicles with optional Sport Chrono Package/Sport Chrono Package Plus).
Introduction planned for 04/2007. Some models may require additional components. For detailed information about this product, please contact your Porsche dealer.
Part no. 987 044 200 00
Click Here for the FAQ on the Porsche Sports Exhaust
Farnbacher Loles
Farnbacher Loles launches Power Plus
Our exclusive new line of “Power Plus” kits will give you the extra performance you seek with the uncompromising quality and proven results that has made Farnbacher Loles the leader in Porsche performance.
9ff si in the States I believe, but where? Do we know their prices?
Agreed with the LSD comments. However, I think that mod is also a matter of time. I don't think that's very difficult to do technically.
CP
LSD - Limited Slip Differential
A limited slip differential (LSD) is a modified or derived type of differential gear arrangement that allows for some difference in rotational velocity of the output shafts, but does not allow the difference in speed to increase beyond a preset amount. In an automobile, such limited slip differentials are sometimes used in place of a standard differential, where they convey certain dynamic advantages, at the expense of greater complexity.
The main advantage of a limited slip differential is found by considering the case of a standard (or "open") differential where one wheel has no contact with the ground at all. In such a case, the contacting wheel will remain stationary, and the non-contacting wheel will rotate freely– the torque transmitted will be equal at both wheels, but will not exceed the threshold of torque needed to move the vehicle, thus the vehicle will remain stationary. In everyday use on typical roads, such a situation is very unlikely, and so a normal differential suffices. For more demanding use however, such as driving off-road, or for high performance vehicles, such a state of affairs is undesirable, and the LSD can be employed to deal with it. By limiting the velocity difference between a pair of driven wheels, useful torque can be transmitted as long as there is some friction available on at least one of the wheels.
To see the installation of a LSD style unit Click Here -> Article Forthcoming Stay Tuned
According to a recent issue of Excellence mag, the FarnbacherLoles x51 conversion is $39,500. That does not include the limited slip. Also, the mag says they are in CT, not FL.
Dave
Correction: while the mag says they are in CT, I see their advertisement shows them with facilities in both CT and FL.
You know whats crazy about this... Don't get me wrong i love my Porsche andam in favor of doing performance work to it but I come from a past where all i had was mustangs. Do you have any idea what kind of motor you can get for $40,000 or even $25,000. I know i blew my engine in my cobra a few times running to much boost but it still only costs $8-$10,000 for everything and i was making over 800hp and running 10 sec 1/4 mile times. I know its not apples to apples comparing a ford motor to a Porsche but come on 40k for a 3.8 liter?!?!? thats crazy and to boot its not really doing much to that the car. I could understand if it was making these cars a compete with the new turbo but its not. Any way thats my opinion.
