Reliability: 997S vs Cayman S
#1
Reliability: 997S vs Cayman S
Someone told me that the cayman's engine doesn't have the longevity of the 997 engine. As an owner of a 997s, I'm happy if this is true, but curious if this is true. My 997 has been in the shop a number of times, rms, pam failure, so I don't know if my engine is as bulletproof as they say. I'm now out of warranty and was thinking about a cayman.....just like the 997 so much more.
#2
The current Cayman/Boxster engine is the same engine design as the 997.1 engine. Some of these engines may develop RMS but they should be easily repaired or replaced by PAG.
The face-lifted Cayman (to arrive in early 09) will have the new engine design now available in the 997.2.
The face-lifted Cayman (to arrive in early 09) will have the new engine design now available in the 997.2.
#6
Exactly. The M97 has been proven time and time again both on and off the track. The A91 is not proven at all and I will be a little pissed if porsche continues racing the M97 but sells the A91 - a bit deceiving.
#7
PAG does not race the M97 engine. It races the GT1-derived engine available on Turbo/GT3/GT2.
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#8
Is your friend alluding to using significantly on the track? There have been some discussions / opinions that question some water cooled engines - regarding long term longevity when used on the track very often.
Bottom line to me, I would not worry about it.
Bottom line to me, I would not worry about it.
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