M3 vs C63 AMG vs Cayman R vs 991S

[jetpilot747]

Originally Posted by saildoc

I had thought about the TPC route but the Cayman R has such a high compression ratio and pushing it with boost didn't seem like the way to go. There is a reason 911 turbo motors are built like truck engines with heavy duty components-to stand up to all the strain. Plus I had been hearing from enought people that have had issues with the turbo conversion it gave me pause. The tried and true displacement and race grade motor components sounded much better way to go.

But if you have it on a relatively low boost like 4 PSI it should be fine right? Don't need over 500BHP for a track car anyways unless your mad pro and can handle all that.

[saildoc]

The cayman motor has a 12.5:1 compression ratio. Boosting it is a scary prospect. The big turbo kit company says it is ok with low boost but I find it very interesting that the same company offers a special stroker kit with increases the displacemnt to 3.7L and lowers the compression ratio at the same time and is marketed as a more efficient way to go the turbo route. I have read enough posts from people that have done the turbos but ran into problems I decided not go this route. And really not a big fan of turbos-yes they are more efficent but they lack the soul and excitement of a hairy maxed out NA motor. That is the reason I traded my 335I for an M3. Also why I grabed a C63-the last the big NA motors from MB.

[saildoc]

Originally Posted by saildoc

Are you looking to buy a car? If so Porsche or MB?
Or were asking about service?[


QUOTE=David 12;13217924]Congrats on the C63 and I hope the winter months treat you well in OKC. I have been pondering the TPC turbo route for my Cayman S but reliability can be an issue.

Is there a particular auto dealership you like in Dallas?

Dave

Former car: 2007 335i JB3

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Dave: I used Park Place and Brad was my sales agent (AMG specialist). Everything was smooth and easy and they gave a much better price than the no discount on AMG local MB dealer. In fact they were so good about finding the perfect car I wanted and then buidling it out they were so much better than the local dealer that never got back to me about a buying a car.

[jetpilot747]

Originally Posted by saildoc

The cayman motor has a 12.5:1 compression ratio. Boosting it is a scary prospect. The big turbo kit company says it is ok with low boost but I find it very interesting that the same company offers a special stroker kit with increases the displacemnt to 3.7L and lowers the compression ratio at the same time and is marketed as a more efficient way to go the turbo route. I have read enough posts from people that have done the turbos but ran into problems I decided not go this route. And really not a big fan of turbos-yes they are more efficent but they lack the soul and excitement of a hairy maxed out NA motor. That is the reason I traded my 335I for an M3. Also why I grabed a C63-the last the big NA motors from MB.

How much power is the stroked 3.7 L putting down at the wheels?

[saildoc]

[saildoc]

http://www.facebook.com/fixabrokensi...4914693&type=3

[jetpilot747]

What's the price on the stroker kit? Can't find on their site.

[saildoc]

Here is the first photo of the new ride...fresh from XPEL wrap of the whole front and rocker panels. Seriously thinking of adding the doors with wrap-it looks so good and no seams anywhere.