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04-08-2011 | 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mattgarrett

I am installing TPC turbo on my car as we speak. I will let you know how it is when I am done. As far as cost go I will have about the same as if I had bought a tt. I wAnted a rear wheel drive and couldn't justify a gt 2 so this was my other choice.

Sounds like a great car and Id love to hear your impressions when you get it back

BUT, if you want to upgrade to the twin turbo, the front driveshaft can be uninstalled in 15 minutes on the TT (longer if you remove the entire system) to give you 2wd- and then you get the looks of the turbo, the speed of the turbo, the highly modifiable turbo platform, the gt engine block, the resale of a turbo, the rear wheels of the turbo, ect ect ect for the same price.

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04-08-2011 | 06:00 PM

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I didn't mean to high jack this thread. I don't plan on selling. It is not a garage queen so of would never bring good money. I plan on tracking and driving my car. It is just a toy after all. I would of ended up putting much more onto a tt if I would of gone that way. I think that adding a turbo either twin or single is great if that is what You want to do.

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04-09-2011 | 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Casey@TPCRacing

Happy to answer any questions you may have.

casey

And how is with software and ECU? Should this be sent to you to do reflash?

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04-09-2011 | 11:35 AM

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You will have fun after install, make sure that its install correct if you have any ?
give me call here. And how old is your clutch? how many miles on your car? I never regrade installing turbo on my car. its running perfect. I love the sound to

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04-09-2011 | 12:21 PM

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And how is with software and ECU? Should this be sent to you to do reflash?

The ECU need to be mailed to us. We bench flash the ECUs.

Casey

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04-09-2011 | 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Brando

You asked for the best way........

Sell it or trade it in on a 996 TT. There are some steals right now.

There is a lot more to it than just bolting parts on.

Ditto. Plus the 3.4L in the 2000MY is a weaker motor.

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04-09-2011 | 01:31 PM

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I don't believe the 3.4 is a weaker engine. If the weak points are corrected such as ims, it will last as long as any other. When built they put out about the same power.

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04-09-2011 | 04:25 PM

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04-10-2011 | 06:07 PM

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I have a tt motor for sale, and may install it for you. Want a GT2 or what?
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04-11-2011 | 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by dcolomb

I have a stock 2000 Porsche c2 cabriolet and wondering what the best way to go about converting my non turbo to either a twin turbo or turbo. What kits should I go with? Will this damage the existing engine? Any information would be helpful. Thanks.

Don't do it! Just drive and enjoy. Want a Turbo? Then buy a Turbo!