2004 Porsche 996 Turbo X50

The Build

Twenty-six modifications, most of them done by hand in the home garage.

26Modifications
X50Factory power kit
#272Race number

Drivetrain

  • GT3 gearset 1–3
  • Race synchros
  • 996 GT3-RS limited-slip differential
  • Sachs clutch
  • Aasco flywheel
  • Numeric shifter & cables
  • Tarett semi-solid transmission mounts
  • RSS engine mounts

Engine & cooling

  • GIAC Stage 3 tune
  • GT2-RS intercoolers
  • Remus sport exhaust
  • CSF race radiators
  • Welded coolant pipes

Brakes

  • Porsche “Big Brakes” 6-piston front calipers
  • Girodisc rotors
  • RBC yellow brake pads

Suspension & chassis

  • Bilstein PSS10 suspension
  • Powerflex purple coffin arms & bushings

Aero & wheels

  • Custom front diffuser
  • Custom rear wing topper
  • Dive planes
  • HRE 19″ wheels

Interior & safety

  • DAS Sport roll bar
  • Schroth 6-point harness
  • Sparco EVO II race seats
  • Custom steering wheel
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In the garage

2021 – 2024

Gearbox rebuilds, engine-out jobs, suspension and brakes.

GT3 gearset and race synchros, laid out for the 2021 gearbox rebuild
GT3 gearset and race synchros, laid out for the 2021 gearbox rebuild
New gears and shafts
New gears and shafts
Transmission out, 2021
Transmission out, 2021
Bumper off, wheels off, back to work
Bumper off, wheels off, back to work
Back in the garage
Back in the garage
HRE 19-inch wheels
HRE 19-inch wheels
Custom steering wheel
Custom steering wheel
Porsche “Big Brakes” 6-piston caliper
Porsche “Big Brakes” 6-piston caliper
Dave in the garage
Dave in the garage
Bilstein PSS10 install
Bilstein PSS10 install
Bilstein PSS10 with Powerflex arms
Bilstein PSS10 with Powerflex arms
Engine and gearbox out, 2024
Engine and gearbox out, 2024
The 3.6 twin-turbo flat six
The 3.6 twin-turbo flat six
Ready for the welded coolant pipes
Ready for the welded coolant pipes
The #272 race numbers
The #272 race numbers