Boosted K24 997 vs Original 3.8L 997 S Dyno Comparison

[@seshelbow336]

I ran a 996 turbo for 6 years.....and the only real worry was “what if the engine goes pop”....yeah I know it’s the mezger, and it’s “bullet proof”.....but every now and again a massive blue cloud on start up would sow that seed of doubt in my mind.....yeah apparently they all do that.....but....it’s the one thing on the car I couldn’t have afforded to get fixed if it did go. If it had a turbo k24 I could have happily ran it at 500bhp, knowing if it did go pop I could replace it for a 1000 dollars and been back on the road within a week. This conversion just makes so much sense to me.....and even more on a non mezger model.....especially as blown engine examples are available....and a k swap probably comes in at far less than a quality rebuild....but once done can be used daily without fear of a massive bill popping up one day.

[@coryleeboxing3047]

My friend Warren has a 911 sitting and loves Hondas and KSERIES for years now

[@wolfparty4234]

Maaan. It was very cool to see you on the Boostedbioz channel then on LHT performance with John. Jason was a totally extra treat 💪🏼🔥🔥🔥👍🏻

[@thedude3189]

John does awesome work👌

[@desmomotodesmomoto2033]

Lets not forget about the reliability of the K engines. 997 is so beautiful, not too big, tight .

[@josiahhein6036]

I think you need to stop apologizing for your car man! It's an AWESOME ride and unique swap! I'm definitely considering going this same route just so I can get into an affordable 911 that's not a 996! I think you should embrace the hate from the "purists" as you stomp them in a race! Would be cool to watch you beat on a 997 around the track next year!

[@DC5Brandon]

Thanks for comparing the weight. So many people don't factor this into performance numbers, but power-to-weight is so important. Ironic you're talking about this modded N/A 911. I'm doing similar mods to my Cayman this week and yes, it is $$$$, but cheaper than a custom turbo with all the supporting mods and cheaper than a GT4 😉. While a turbo is appealing, an uncorked N/A flat 6 sounds better IMO.

[@bighomieJ5X]

Loved that your channel is growing.

[@dose1107]

I think your car sounds better Nick! Great build. There's a k swap 997 in my future. Thanks for the inspo👌🏻

[@ThatBustedVQ]

I wanna put a boosted K series in my G35 lowkey 😅

[@jdubmash]

As a big time porsche enthusiast, and I own several... I would actually consider this! Sounds decent as well

[@AZ-hf9ow]

The K-Series sounds great.

[@Nick-tx2fl]

I fully plan to do a k24 in my 997 C4 if the engine ever goes. $20k+ to fix the original, or have a lighter, more powerful, and more reliable engine? It’s a no brainer to me. I don’t think the K sounds quite as good, but it doesn’t sound bad at all. Great work!

[@chadmurtorff573]

It’s crazy how both cars power and torque curves are similar

[@nothingtoseehere5760]

would love to see a 0-60

[@liveyourlife_tv]

That is the maddening part. They only show dyno specs, never real life 0 to 60 or quarter mile times

[@RobertS-eq9yn]

I have an 08 997.1 and found that there's a bolt on turbo kit by VF Engineering installed for $13k out the door giving it 150hp extra, I'd choose that route so I cam keep the original motor if I ever decide to sell

[@RuToClose]

Love the 911 content. Would that guy do a track day with you?

[@dakalshehab2057]

very good videos you are doing and clear informations, Thank you

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

Thanks dude

[@williamwebster2211]

i love the K swap

[@JoseGarcia-kv6ef]

Good job you made a bad ass swap 🤙

[@imSchwaggy]

find a supercharged 3.8 and compare (if u can) i always wanted one i love superchargers .

[@tuningbynick]

If someone reads this and has a SC’d 997 please email me and ill put it on the dyno for dyno pulls. No charge.

[@RT-kr7dk]

I'm here to support the channel. BTW, Cayman S is calling....Lol

[@stretch798]

Hey, Nick loved this car the moment I discovered it. Was this featured on The Smoking Tire? I feel like that’s where I first saw it but I can’t find the video now..

[@PhamVans]

Murdered out Porsche.... 🖤

[@marcwilliams9285]

How about doing a breakdown of costs to give people a rough idea.

[@juliank911]

I have an 06 Boxster S and I noted that in your previous video while in Florida you mentioned you were doing a Cayman. I'll be interested to see how that goes for fitment, particularly height wise as you mentioned.

[@chrishenry571]

Yes please! I have a 99 Boxster and I'm really curious to know if the engine fits. Even better would be to swap the Honda transmission like they are doing in the MR2s. I can afford a Honda box that will hold 600 HP, not sure if I can say the same about the Porsche transaxle.

[@tonyross7376]

Cool. Any update on the awd integra?

[@Outlaw_Tuned]

K sounds better to me lol

[@EMFRocks]

Being a vag lover, I'd swop your choice with a vr6 and a HPA turbo kit. Keeping it in the family and gaining the Wookie sound. The 5 cylinder RS3 motor would also work. Saying that, you have created a masterpiece, thanks for sharing!

[@JD-rq7il]

Look at the pricing difference though.

[@aircommandslipperz]

he is k series tuner..and k series parts are almost everywhere, cheaper and relatively more reliable..

[@rob_nice1]

VW motor in a Porsche would be an insane down grade.

[@therealboofighter]

Might have missed it, but did the black 911 have a tune to go along with the mild mods? Not that it would make a huge difference.

[@evo80hd]

Awesome video comparison! Very interesting that the Turbo K is quite similar in weight distribution. The torque deficit kinda sucks, 50ft/lbs that low would be missed but 100+ whp in the upper end helps make up for it lol. And who TF doesn’t k ow the difference between crank and wheel hp! gtfo! Lol

[@spumaticcarz]

Yessir!!

[@sethcusumano2275]

Why are both cars showing a power dip at about 5,200 rpm?

[@amgguy4319]

Very curious how the bellhousing connected the Honda Engine to the Porsche Trans and what clutch you used.

[@bvward]

Nick, how about a K24-Swapped Subie Outback? Their flat six needs help, too! ;)

[@vincyking3]

They sound similar at low rpms

[@Daniel-pv8jl]

Hey how can I get in touch? I would like to talk about doing a k20 swap in a 996 shell I have.

[@tuningbynick]

Best way is to send me an email. [e-mail]

[@msalamlaham7129]

Hey Nick. I'm thinking of buying a k24 or k20 si (which do you recommend?) to boost. I am aiming for the same whp and tq that you are getting. Would you be able to tune my car remotely? I live in Calgary, Alberta. So it would be quite a long drive.

[@tuningbynick]

Yes i can. Best to email me - [e-mail]

[@mattvang3439]

How is the handling effected by swapping out the flat 6 for a taller engine?

[@tuul75]

K24 is slightly taller, but also 150 ish lbs lighter. So probably no significant change to handling. Less weight over the rear wheels may make the car drive more like a mid engine than rear engine feel

[@996turbo]

i guess you seen my buddies in daytona with all there gt3s !!

[@JD-rq7il]

I'm more concerned about the owner spending $10k and having less than 10hp more than your factory 3.8L....

[@DC5Brandon]

His is not factory. It's a turbo K24 swap. Turbo vs N/A power.

[@JD-rq7il]

@@DC5Brandon that's not what I said. Nick's stock 3.8 made like 301whp, this one made like 311whp. The dude spent 10k on carbon fibre crap....

[@efiniGTX]

Well yes 10k to get 10hp over stock does sound stupid, but not if the cost of another 3.8 was more than 10k. The K24 will be cheaper to gain HP than the stock engine. Porsche mods are usually all high dollar items. At the end the K made over 100hp over stock

[@JD-rq7il]

@@efiniGTX there is zero argument from me about this, lol. I love the swap. To me it's the same as putting an LS into an old Jag., get the style, AND the power and reliability.

[@aoescool]

Reliability the k will take the abuse for many miles

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

I have the k24 in my Honda Element and would like to increase the hp

[@efiniGTX]

I had an element once, but is it worth the price? If the element had like 250hp it would have been adequate.

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

@@efiniGTX I have mine since 04 and to me it’s worth it.

[@aoescool]

Turbo it

[@doctorhickz1400]

Man how much would you charger to K swap a 993?

[@SATO_FD2R]

*_VTEC_*

[@snow-ru3lo]

Silner one sounds better imo.

[@kpraz]

what camera u using

[@tuningbynick]

Gopro 9

[@profuse007]

I bet the pile of plywood is worth more that the 997

[@RealtorGarage]

No fans? Loosing Hp there

[@archilkhvedelidze7377]

This is so disrespectfull , putting honda engine in porsche , i dont know maan so many porsche enthusiasts dreaming to own a 911 , and u doing this stupid things , thats why justin bieber and other artists banned from famous brands because doing some crazy things on cars which created history of racing ! and definetely u not deserving a porsche too doing this thing , if u want get some money first and grab a 997 turbo s and thats the end of your honda swapping things in porsche 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@tuningbynick]

🤦‍♂️

[@aoescool]

Lol honda has a racing pedigree as well.. and he's making way more power and lighter.. so it's a win.. most of those Porsche owners don't know how to do a oil change much less do what he did

[@MrAnticaArte]

Disrespectfull? Are you serious? It's a 997, not a Ferrari F40....LoL Great job Nick, it's funny how those purists get pissed off when I say I want to LS swap my Cayman.

[@porschepushinmigs4497]

@@MrAnticaArte Yea theyre weirdos. Even if his argument made sense its a Carrera S anyways theres tons of them 😂. Its not rare like a GT2 or GT3 so who cares lol

[@liveyourlife_tv]

Seems that it would have been easier and cheaper to just supercharge the original engine