Sacrilege Or Salvation: K-Swapping A 996/997 Porsche 911 - Storyboard

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.