Sacrilege Or Salvation: K-Swapping A 996/997 Porsche 911
Here's what you need to know, if you've made up your mind about dropping the flat-six in favor of Honda's highly tunable four-cylinder powerplant
The stock Porsche M96 engine in the 996/997 is not the best when it comes to reliability
Rebuilding or replacing the M96 engine can be very expensive (up to $18k) and a Honda K-series engine serves as an affordable, and reliable alternative
Benjamin Sipson from Bayside Fabrication has created a K-swap kit for Porsche 996/997 models
The K-swap kit includes engine and transmission mounts, a crossmember, spacers, and fasteners
The K-series engine itself is relatively affordable, with prices starting around $900
But you may also need to factor in costs for the turbo kit, clutch, fuel system, and potential transmission upgrade
Also, if you're looking for more power over what the stock mill offers, K-Swap specialist and tuner Nick, offers hardware that can help you accomplish that
Reliable, powerful, and readily available, K-Series engines are highly tunable and some folks have managed to crank out 1,000 horsepower
You can select from Stage 1 (budget-friendly), Stage 2 (more power), or Stage 3 (extreme power)
Expect to spend between $15,000 and $30,000 or more, including parts and labor.
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