Jump to content

Welcome to RennTech.org Community, Guest

There are many great features available to you once you register at RennTech.org
You are free to view posts here, but you must log in to reply to existing posts, or to start your own new topic. Like most online communities, there are costs involved to maintain a site like this - so we encourage our members to donate. All donations go to the costs operating and maintaining this site. We prefer that guests take part in our community and we offer a lot in return to those willing to join our corner of the Porsche world. This site is 99 percent member supported (less than 1 percent comes from advertising) - so please consider an annual donation to keep this site running.

Here are some of the features available - once you register at RennTech.org

  • View Classified Ads
  • DIY Tutorials
  • Porsche TSB Listings (limited)
  • VIN Decoder
  • Special Offers
  • OBD II P-Codes
  • Paint Codes
  • Registry
  • Videos System
  • View Reviews
  • and get rid of this welcome message

It takes just a few minutes to register, and it's FREE

Contributing Members also get these additional benefits:
(you become a Contributing Member by donating money to the operation of this site)

  • No ads - advertisements are removed
  • Access the Contributors Only Forum
  • Contributing Members Only Downloads
  • Send attachments with PMs
  • All image/file storage limits are substantially increased for all Contributing Members
  • Option Codes Lookup
  • VIN Option Lookups (limited)

DDB58

Members
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    3

  • Joined

  • Last visited

 Content Type 

Posts posted by DDB58

    x50 option

    in 996 TT, 996 TT S, 996 GT2

    Posted

    I also saw a post on one of these forums that showed pictures of the intercoolers from an X50 next to a non-X50 and there was a notiecable difference between the two. The X50 runs the GT2 intercoolers....and you can look in there with a flashlight thru the lower rear fender vents and see it.....if you know what the different look is....you might do a search on Rennlist which is where I think I saw it....

    Added comment: the X50 is a factory $17k add-on, and at the present price points...well worth the extra couple of thousand that they only seem to be bringing. You get an additional (different figures for this) 30-40 HP and the upgraded K24 turbos, GT2 wastegates, and some interior upgrades like alcantra leather throughout. For the meager difference in price, plus the added attractiveness at resale, I think the upgrade is well worth it. Some folks will tell you that the non X50 with the K16 turbos can be just as "froggy" with a flash...but the fact remains that there are some upgrades in there that for the couple of thousand difference is well worth it. The K24 turbos will also accept the wastegate upgrade for about $400 that the K16's will not. Please dont' consider this as any attept to degraded or diminsh the value of the non X50 cars. They are an EXCELLENT value, and with a flash can and some othe modifications (which arent' cheap) , in some instances, be a better overall value due to a lower price point and upgradeable potential than the X50.

    thanks Chuck. my car was not advertised as an x50 but the VIN decoder through this website indicated i had a 450 hp car

    x50 option

    in 996 TT, 996 TT S, 996 GT2

    Posted

    Does anyone know if there is a way to verify an X50 option 03 turbo through the VIN#?
    :welcome:

    If it was factory installed - yes.

    It will be on the option code list under the front hood, in the option list stapled in the maintenance manual, and through a VIN search.

    If you do not have access to the first two PM your VIN and I will check it for you.

    Thanks. the car was not advertised as an X-50 when i bought it but when i did the VIN decode available through this forum the description came back with 450 hp. The VIN is wp0ab8299x3s685712

    thanks

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.