Is the 2006 Porsche Cayman s reliable?
If the car was taken care of mechanically and not tracked too often you will be fine! All models and years have some issues but overall these cars are reliable.
Do Porsche Caymans have problems?
For the most part, the Porsche Cayman is rather reliable. Of the small number of problems that are reported, most appear to be electrics or engine-based. However, some owners experience brake problems, with discs becoming warped if they’re not used hard enough.
What was the cause of the Porsche Cayman engine failure?
Flatbedded to a Porsche dealership, whose inspection found “Cataclysmic engine failure. Scoring to #5 cylinder, valve hit piston, metal debris in oil filter. No repairs possible. Needs engine replacement.” So, that’s the result. But what was the cause? The dealership, Porsche of Princeton, declined to comment.
What kind of engine does a Cayman’s have?
This 3.4L engine made 295hp and was ample power to push the Cayman S from 0-60 in 4.8 sec while running through the quarter mile at 13.3 sec @ 106.2 mph. Four valves per cylinder (two intake, two exhaust) activated by four overhead camshafts with dual profiles and continuous camshaft adjustment (VarioCam Plus)
Are there any IMS failures in the Cayman 996?
IMS failures are not very common on the 06-08 Cayman relative to the M96 engine in the 996. Tracking Your M97?: Many 987.1 owners enjoy putting their Cayman/Boxster on the track.
How much horsepower does a Cayman 987.1 have?
Tuning can typically yield about 10-15 more HP and ensure the engine is running optimized to any hardware modifications. When it comes to tuning the 987.1 Cayman, no one has tuned more 987.1’s than our friends at EVOMS. We offer their suite of tuning solutions for all variants.
What kind of engine does a Porsche Cayman have?
An In-Depth look at the M97 engine (06-08 Cayman S) Overview: The M97 engine was an evolution of the 3.4L M96 engine that powered the 911 Carerra in the 996 generation (99-04). Porsche tweaked the engine by adding VarioCam Plus and modified the IMS bearing to a larger single row during the short life in the 987 Cayman S (06-08).
What causes cylinder scoring in a Porsche Cayman S?
Cylinder scoring (and piston seizure, permanent or temporary) is often caused by lack of oil or severe overheating. If the engine was full of oil when torn down and has been changed regularly then maybe a continued push would get some help on this problem. It’s stated that the oil was changed less than 3k miles ago.
IMS failures are not very common on the 06-08 Cayman relative to the M96 engine in the 996. Tracking Your M97?: Many 987.1 owners enjoy putting their Cayman/Boxster on the track.
Tuning can typically yield about 10-15 more HP and ensure the engine is running optimized to any hardware modifications. When it comes to tuning the 987.1 Cayman, no one has tuned more 987.1’s than our friends at EVOMS. We offer their suite of tuning solutions for all variants.