Behind the wheel: 470+ HP Cayman | Thread profile

As some of you know, a good friend shipped his CS to TPC for the installation of its turbocharger kit and some other work. Considerable time and energy was spent by TPC over several months to tweak the installation and the car was returned a few weeks ago. On paper, the results seem incredible: 423 RWHP (from 266 stock) and 359 ft-lb torque (from 230 stock). Using a 12% drivetrain loss ...

Dan, thanks. Most people I would have called BS but your feet are firmly on the floor. I think this fits the Cayman but the big question is going to be longevity of the engine with this modification. Only time will tell but until then it sounds like a fun piece.

Quote: Originally Posted by STLPCA I won't have an opportunity to drive it on the track until Aug 6th. A track report will follow thereafter. Wow. Newbie "no clue" question: are there stock brake issues with the added power and acceleration on the track or just more pad consumed?

and the real ??? is $$$$ Or if I have to ask is it ?

Would there be any concerns with that power, half shaft life and the lsd ? Can't wait to see pics. LSD - Limited Slip Differential A limited slip differential (LSD) is a modified or derived type of differential gear arrangement that allows for some difference in rotational velocity of the output...

I can't imagine how hard I'd have to work to my Cayman to catch up to a 480hp Cayman on the track. Dan your comments echo those I made last November and it sounds like you found the conversion every bit as intoxicating as I did. Some people thought I was just plugging TPC because they are a sponsor, but it is good to see the independent verifications coming in of what I reported on ...

Quote: Originally Posted by JimSouCal ... are there stock brake issues with the added power and acceleration on the track or just more pad consumed? Many here, including me, have experienced excessive fading and wear with the stock pads on the track. Others here have not. I solved my track issues with track pads,...

Dan, If you keep this up, you are going to have to handle the divorce proceedings

Now when can we expect prices? you got me all excited now!! Hope its within my budget ________________________ "Sir! We're surrounded!" - "Excellent! We can shoot in any direction!" A good car will get you from point A to point B. A great car... will just get you into trouble!

Quote: Originally Posted by K-Man S I can't imagine how hard I'd have to work to my Cayman to catch up to a 480hp Cayman on the track. Dan your comments echo those I made last November and it sounds like you found the conversion every bit as intoxicating as I did. Some people thought I was just plugging TPC because they ...