The Porsche M96 vs M97 engine differences are actually a hotly debated topic. Which cars use the M97 vs M96 and which engines have the fixed IMS bearing are two of the more controversial subjects. We’ll start off by covering the basics on each of the engines, the differences between the two, reliability & problems, […]
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The 6 Most Common Porsche 955/957/958 Cayenne Engine Problems
Porsche’s Cayenne made its introduction back in 2002 and is still being produced today. There have been three generations since its introduction. The first-generation, often referred to as the 9PA Cayenne or the Porsche 955, was built on the Volkswagen Group PL71 platform and ran from 2003 – 2010. The second-generation, often referred to as […]
Porsche 944 Performance Mods & Upgrades
The Porsche 944 was produced from 1982 until 1991. Unlike traditional Porsche’s, the 944 is a front-engine design. For model year 1992 the 944 received numerous updates and a new design which prompted Porsche to rebrand the car the Porsche 968. The 944 and 968 share about 20% of the same parts. The 944 came […]
The 4 Most Common Porsche M97 Engine Problems
The Porsche M97 engine was the successor to the M96 engine which rolled out for the Boxster’s, Cayman’s, and 911’s from 2005 – 2011. The engine was produced in four different sizes: 2.7L, 3.4L, 3.6L, and 3.8L and was used in Porsche’s from base model Boxsters to the top of the line GT2 RS. The […]
The 4 Most Common Porsche Boxster 986 Problems
The first generation 986 Boxster was released in 1996, initially intended to be a successor to the poorly selling 928. The Boxster was designed in conjunction alongside the 996 Carrera and shares many of the same parts and features. Engine design, headlights, interior comments, and the hood/front end are all shared between the 986 and […]