Porsche IMS
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RT

Original Poster:

919 posts

275 months

Tuesday 16th April 2013
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Hi all

I have done a number fo searches and can't seem to quite nail the answer to this.

When did porsche drop the IMS from the design, and how can one be sure a car doesnt have an engine with it?

thanks a lot!

Bruce

Magic919

14,511 posts

231 months

Tuesday 16th April 2013
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Would be easier to specify the model of Porsche.

Fish

4,063 posts

312 months

Tuesday 16th April 2013
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if 997 new improved IMS came in in 55 plate after a certain chassis number. The 997.2 post 2009 did away with it totally. If you want a 997 just get the Porsche warranty then nothing to worry about..

RT

Original Poster:

919 posts

275 months

Tuesday 16th April 2013
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sorry - 987

mollytherocker

14,465 posts

239 months

Tuesday 16th April 2013
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If you are talking 911, it was dropped with the introduction of the 2009 gen 2 997. This has a new DFI engine.

RT

Original Poster:

919 posts

275 months

Tuesday 16th April 2013
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It's the 987 Boxster I am looking into.

thanks!

mollytherocker

14,465 posts

239 months

Tuesday 16th April 2013
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RT said:
It's the 987 Boxster I am looking into.

thanks!
2009 as well I believe. You need the gen 2 facelift.

purds

115 posts

238 months

Wednesday 17th April 2013
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All gen 2 Boxsters have no IMS

Bumble SV

248 posts

236 months

Wednesday 17th April 2013
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The 987.2 2.9 engine isn't DFI - does this definitely not have an IMS?

Magic919

14,511 posts

231 months

Wednesday 17th April 2013
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I'm more of a 911 follower, but I understand the 2.9 is 9A1 architecture, i.e. simpler crankcase, no IMS but is not DFI.

Magic919

14,511 posts

231 months

Wednesday 17th April 2013
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Crankcase differs on the 9A1.

RT

Original Poster:

919 posts

275 months

Saturday 20th April 2013
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Thanks all.

Bought a low mileage gen 2 987 s from 2011 so should be dfi and no ims smile

Pick her up in a week.