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996 OEM+ Street Build

2001 Porsche 996 Carrera 2

Refreshing and lightly modernising a tired early 996 while keeping the original analogue character intact.

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Build purpose

Refreshing and lightly modernising a tired early 996 while keeping the original analogue character intact.

Modification list

completedessential maintenance

IMS Bearing Replacement

Difficulty: Advanced Replaced IMS, clutch and RMS while gearbox was out.

Completed
Feb 12, 2026
Updated
May 13, 2026
in progresscustom improvement

Bilstein Suspension Refresh

Difficulty: Intermediate Replacing tired shocks and bushings. Going for comfort over hardcore track setup.

Updated
May 13, 2026
todocustom improvement

Exhaust Drone Elimination

Difficulty: Intermediate Looking at resonators and valved mufflers. Current setup unbearable on motorway.

Updated
May 13, 2026

Installation and service notes

IMS, clutch and suspension refresh completed.

Project photos

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