Porsche 993 Model Guide: Everything you need to know
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- Опубликовано: 27 ноя 2023
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In this video, Nathan Merz dives deep into the Porsche 993, the last air-cooled 911, which was available in North America for the 1995-1998 model years. If you're in the market for a 993, or just eager to learn all you can about them, this video is a must watch. Be warned, though; when we say deep dive, we mean it. Give yourself two hours to watch it from start to finish.
5:09 - Mechanical Changes from 964 to 993
5:28 - Engine and Gearbox
6:30 - Gearbox
9:29 - Variants
14:04 - Narrow body vs wide body / C2S vs C4S
17:42 - Carrera 4S primer
19:12 - Carrera 2S primer
19:51 - "Which year is best"
20:27 - 1995 model year USA differences
26:00 - Exterior walkaround
37:11 - Interior walkaround
49:35 - Paint colors
55:58 - Paint metering
57:39 - Engine compartment, oil level, etc.
1:03:06 - Rest of World engine / VarioRam engine
1:06:44 - Frunk
1:14:30 - Accessories (what would come in the frunk)
1:17:05 - Underneath the car
1:35:52 - Source material and documentation
1:46:14 - 993 Carrera modifications
Additionally, if you have any questions about this or any of Nathan's other model guide videos, be sure to tune into Tech Tactics Live on December 6 at 8 PM ET, when Nathan will be on hand to answer them personally.
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If you want to know more about the 993, this is a must-watch. Especially if you're in the market and need to gather knowledge about them.
I love it. Please do next one on 944.
944 is awesome idea, make it 10 hours long :D
The only person to keep me watching a car video for 2 hours straight - Nathan Merz!
@yoice ... Agree to the power of ten. .. Conversely, Frau Schneider calls it "Porsche Stupid". .. Many beg to differ. .. Thanks, Herr Nathan! .. P.S. '98 993 C2S owner,, from delivery to present. .. P.S.S., The 993 fenders are all the same; Learned something new.
This super human is a Porsche living and breathing encyclopedia
This is the single best 993 'model guide' that I've ever seen in my life, so huge shout out to Nathan and the PCA for putting it together.
Although I consider myself quite knowledgeable about these great cars, it's very easy to eat a large slice of humble pie after listening to a true expert on the matter, and Nathan is about as good as it gets. So, I heavily encourage people to take advantage of the knowledge that he's willing to share, just as I do!
My favorite part of the video was Nathan showing us that he can modify cars too, as he is very right to point out that is a side of him that we don't often get to see. Thanks again for an outstanding video, and get out there and enjoy your Porsches!.
Thanks for watching!
If I ever get to the Porsche museum in Germany and Nathan isn’t the narrator of a self-guided tour I’m asking for my money back.
LOL
My favorite thing about this video is the consistent message about enjoying it, making it your own, deciding what works for you and customizing it to your delight. After having finished a two and a half year resto mod on my 97 targa, this video resonates deeply. I even have some kit that I didn't know came with the car, like the yellow gloves in the frunk. Well done and thank you!
the condition under the car boggles the mind 🤯 - great video, thanks
Nathan is truly a Porsche knowledge expert and enthusiast. I have sat in on his presentations at Tech Tactics East and the amount of information you learn is incredible. Plus he is a great guy to chat with. Thank you Nathan, for yet another great presentation...
RWD vs. AWD - the AWD cars had LSD (limited slip), 4 channel ABS (as opposed to 3 channel), and ABD (traction control) all as standard. On RWD cars these were optional and not commonly optioned.
Another way to tell if a transmission has a limited slip differential is to look at the gearbox type code. One can see in the video the yellow car's gearbox is a type G5020 "2" the last number "2" indicates the presence of a limited slip differential (LSD) (option code M220). If that number is a "1" then a standard open differential is inside. If M224 Automatic Brake Differential (ABD) is ordered M220 was included. ABD requires 4 channel ABS brakes so each wheel has its own channel. Standard 993 brakes are 3 channel, the rear two wheels sharing a channel. Also a 993 parts manual is extremely informative and not mentioned as a resource.
Great information, insight and little known facts. Nathan is a true 993 savant.
@goody.. Agreed+ .. "The 993 fenders are all the same" ... Who knew?
I bought a 1995 993 Coupe in 2014, love the car great video .
Thanks for watching!
60 seconds in... and it's already awesome. Thanks Nathan!
I love this guy's videos and Porsches
Another masterclass from Nathan!
This was one of your best videos Nathan, and your videos are some of the best published by PCA!
Incredible knowledge! I’ve shared it to my local region’s Facebook page and it’s gotten a fair number of likes.
Thanks! 👍
Stunning video. Super informative, as always. Only Nathan keeps his cars as clean as the pictures in the Porsche repair documents. 🙂
Absolutely no one in almost 30 years have made this exceptional content about the 993 in any way, written or video. I'm a fanatic of this car and my first one I had was a 1995 C2 back in Venezuela in the year 1999. Now in Miami living since 2002 and currently I own a 1998 Ocean blue/cashmere with fact aero/sport seats 4S. Some time when I'm having problems to fall sleep I think about my car and this relax me, just to describe my passion.
Thanks for watching!
Wow, this is an impressive piece of work, really very comprehensive and knowledgeable. I am probably heavily biased, but I miss a short note within the interior section on the possible ventilation system weaknesses, mainly possible worn-out fan- and servo motors, as well as the 993-specific tendency of a failing evaporator. I know A/C is the most common option in the US, but it could mention that the 993 also was available without the A/C option.
That zenith blue 4S with boxter red is stunning.
Another great video Nathan 👍
You know you are quite mad?! :-D Love it! 2 hours flew by.... and I own a 996
Boy what a video! Knocked it out of the park and I could watch these all day long.
Excellent video Nathan. Thank you. I was happy to hear your comments regarding the lighting on the 993. I owned a '95 Cabriolet with the standard halogen headlights. They were simply terrible. At the time we were participating in several night and all-night rallies in southern California every year and I couldn't safely use this car for those events. It was a real shame since I loved driving the 993.
glad to see there are more 993 nerds around, grtz, Erik Aventura Grun 993 with sunroof en rear whiper delete
Great video, but as an owner of a 1998, 993 I would have like a few more comments on late model 993s.
2 hrs of pure enjoyment..! I particularly liked the last minutes of it showing the modified 993. I love to work on my car and kind of went same way which is nice to see. Many thanks for it!
Hello from San Diego region! Love Nathan’s videos, so knowledgeable about Porsche!
Thanks Nathan. Great to be able to watch and learn so much watching this even after owning my own 993 for
16yrs. You have created an easily accessible resource for anyone who wants to know more about these cars.
I’ve owned my 993 turbo for 19 years now. I always observed the front wings were different to narrow body, that front bumper design plays tricks on the eye. 😮I’m still learning so much.
+1 Agreed. ('98 C2S owner)
While I did learn a handful of new things from this video I realized that I already knew quite a bit of the minutiae, and that is thanks mostly to Adrian Streather’s book that Nathan mentioned toward the end of the video. The rest of my sources would likely be the Rennlist forum that he also alluded to.
Excellent deep dive Nathan!
Excellent, as usual Nathan. A few things you might have included:
1- Weight differences in turbo twist hollow spokes and solid spoke wheels- unsprung, and pretty substantial.
2- Weight differences in FD's Fister II and III mufflers, besides sound. This is particularly true in the III's where weight savings are substantial.
3-Might have mentioned FD's Golden Rod as the factory shifting is less precise.
4- Many owners add ssk's, particularly FD's, Numeric, or Rothsport's as factory shifting has overly long throws.
5- Reference aluminum door sills, which one of your cars had- not sure they were factory or aftermarket?
6- Factory jack is dangerous, poorly designed, and the air compressor is very unreliable- include them only for resale..! The factory tool kit, even the better one of the 2, needs a few "extras". Spare belts!
7- Factory Litronics, even after 27-years, still throw very decent white light, far better than standard, although not as well as more recent aftermarkets- Tore, Morimoto.
8- The Blue Euro version you shared has adjustable front beams and rear fog lights in addition to the highly desirable re-gearing.
9- None of the cars, all WA titled, had front license plates even though required in WA. I agree, looks better without them; I use the tow hook attachment.
@fredericauerbach2227 here are the weights and part numbers, you are correct that reducing unsprung weight is a significant benefit to handling. Hollow spoke "Technology" wheels listed on left vs. solid on right:
993.362.136.00 - ET52 - 19.95 lb (front) 8 x 18 - 993.362.136.01 - ET52 - 25.57 lb
993.362.140.01 - ET65 - 23.36 lb (narrow body rear) 10 x 18 - 993.362.140.04 - ET65 - 29.32 lb
993.362.140.00 - ET40 - 25.13 lb (wide body rear) 10 x 18 - 993.362.140.03 - ET40 - 31.08 lb
I am a BIG fan of the FD Motorsports exhaust, yes the III is lighter than the stock muffler as he removes a significant amount on the inner baffling: fdmotorsports.net/shop/ols/products/fister-993-stage-iii-sport-exhaust-modification
I mention the Golden Rod and SSK at 1:52:50, as of late I have fallen back into the original feel camp, but as I always emphasize make the car your own!
Aluminum door sills are option code X70, you can check the option code tag on any given 993 to determine if original installed or not.
I find the factory jack to be just what it is designed for, emergency use! I would never use it in my shop as a replacement for a proper, safer jack. The same goes for the air compressor and tool kit. Yes, spare belts as well as a DME relay are a must for the trunk of any driven 993!
I find the 993 lighting to be one of the weakest areas and the primary issue is reflector design which the Litronic or the various aftermarket HID/bulb kits cannot change. There are some newer headlights which have completely new reflectors and I have not tested them as I can't get over the aesthetics personally, but they would be worth doing an actual lighting test on.
Yes the Euro cars get headlight beam height adjustment and a rear foglight per German law.
Front plate? NEVER in my world, some things are just worth the ticket!
@@nathanmerztremendous detail , well done and much appreciated.
Great vid. Nathan is amazing. Done many of those red car mods to mine. One thing - those were not 'comfort' seats in one car he pointed out. They were 'standard' seats. Comfort seats have three rows of stitching on the bottom instead of two...
@fredreynolds1677 to be technically correct neither of these seats are "comfort" seats, as Porsche did not use that nomenclature on the 993, although that is the generally used term for them vs. the optional sport seats. The standard equipment is leather with the two rows of stitching, when you see 3 rows of stitching on the standard seat that is option code 982 "Draped Leather" which many people call "supple leather".
Comming from a 996 C2 Coupe I wanted an air cooled 911. I originally thought the 993 was the best choice but bought a 1982 911 SC and I'm glad I did. For me, part of going to the air cooled generation is nostalgia. I grew up in the 80's admiring the G body 911 SC and 3.2 as they were of course new plus the movie No Man's Land made me want that generation even more. I love the 993 but to me it's getting closer to the water cooled cars.
Thank you for all the information. I own a 95 Cab. And 96 Targa. I love all the little details
The definitive 993 breakdown
What a brilliant and informative video. In 1998 I bought a 1996 993 Targa vario ram and I have to say it was the best car that I have ever owned. I was living in South Africa at that time and I believe there were only 4 in the country at that time.
Looking forward to this. Hello from Hurricane Region!
Great video. Nathan I like this format/information. Like: What is special or different about these Porsches. What you like about these Porsches. I would appreciate more videos like this one.
Nathan is a legend.
Nathan speaks my language. Well done!
5 spokes on the red and black 👏
Best 993 wheel choices
997 wheels on the 993 with that Bilstien suspension was on point, the rear wheels just fit. I would have kept that rear split grill in black and some 964 RS buckets. Wicked looking NB 993.
@@_que The fronts need 10mm spacers to even it out
this video was super comprehensive. thank you Nathan-san!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video, lots of great intel for both owners and people planning to get one. I have a 95 black C4, 993 of the best 911's in my opinion.Thans for the video; from Europe.
Gotta say that 964 is sweeet. It would be the best garage buddy for the 993 of all the Porsches imo.
@PorscheClubofAmerica thank you so much for having Nathan Merz do this video. I learned so much about my own early 95 Guards Red NB that I didn't know, or what I thought was right, was completely wrong. Very good video and I appreciate Nathan's taking the time to really go through these cars.
Sure you can say that all 911's are special. But 964 and 993 are the pinnacle of Porsche brand, imho. Not just last hand built mechanical cars but LAST of the original 911. Everything after that is just rebranding. It's no longer the original 911, they just call it 911. I'm not saying the new ones are better or worse, they are just not the same car anymore. Cheers great video.
You missed the MOST IMPORTANT DIFFERENCE between the 1994/5's and the rest: The super sweet sounding twin trumpet horns rather than the bland "modern" horn on 1996 and up.
He has a great collection for sure, but i’m still a turbo fan. I saw the europian license plate format with the Early911s subtitle. I already heard about them because they constantly advertising on Europe biggest used car market site and even a german car magazin made a video about them. One of their offer what they have listed is they taking a 993 turbo and they restore it and upgrading it to an S model. They also offering rare PTS color options. All that for 450k euro. Personally i find their prices way too high but automotive restoration prices are went to skyhigh here in Europe now.
Finally found the time to watch this, as I smoked a very nice cigar and sat next to my early M718 ‘95 993 in L39C. I thought I knew most of the ins & outs of 993’s, but I learned more! Nice job Nathan!
Now that's an amazing way to enjoy the video!
Excellent detailed coverage of the cars and MY differences.
Minor detail on the ride height measurement, in the rear it is from the ground to the machined pad on the bottom of the side member.
Another fantastic video Nathan. Thank you. Very educational for me as a recent purchaser of a 993. In this video, you mention the risk of rust bubbles under the front and rear window seals and how to check for those, though you do not mention the somewhat common door check strap failure issue arising from improper design and how to check for it. I find your video from 2022 on the door check strap failure and how it should be repaired to also be excellent. I mention this here for those who might want the cross reference to that video since the door check strap failure is an important, even if unfortunate, characteristic of 993s.
@johnathandunn9889 Yes, the check strap is a potential weak spot on the 993 and thank you for pointing out my video which can be found here: ruclips.net/video/MeKJQclfEVw/видео.html
This is a great video and I appreciate the transcript. I wish there was an index for curtain topic.
What a wonderful and informative video. I geeked out the whole time.
Nathan never disappoints, so looking forward to the 993 Turbo one next 😊
The best, most detailed vid on the 993 I have ever seen - Thank You. Certainly will add to my library as an excellent reference.
Thanks for watching!
Probably the most comprehensive video on the 993 on the face of the planet. Still learned quite a bit even after owning my 993 for quite some time. Thank you for sharing the incredible knowledge with the world.
Glad you liked it!
Amazing video by Nathan, as always. I enjoyed this with a cold beer. Therapeutic.👌🏼
Glad you enjoyed it!
I personally love the simple look of the racetrack shaped air intake on the bumper of the yellow one.
This was an incredible primer, Nathan. I respect your knowledge and detail-oriented approach. If I get lucky one day, I hope to get a car from you. Happy New Year!
Thanks so much for this Nathan.. Oh how I miss my 1995 C4 (iris blue/cashemere interior) ! I had that car lowered and on Euro Springs, but for me the fron strut tower bar absolutely transformed the handling of that car. This video is making me want to find another.. !
Nathan's the Porsche man! Once again, another fun, fact filled overview of a unique generation of 911. Thanks so much for putting this together guys, great video work as well.
You rule Nathan, and the best audio yet ❤
Awaiting your next video already
More to come!
Super informative! These are great cars and this walk through with Nathan made me appreciate them even more. I can't believe how clean the underside of his speed yellow is kept. My family thinks I am a clean freak - now I feel like a slacker!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks. Really like your videos about the several generations of the 911. Just one "correction" In Europe, full leather and on-board computer was/is pretty common in the 993´s, even in the base Carrera, The C4S had standard full leather and on-board computer and 8 way seats. For some reason, in North America the 993´s (even the 964´s) cars had less equipment than in Europe. Dont know why. Regards from The Azores, Portugal.
Thanks Nathan for this video. I have owned my Ocean Blue 97 since 2004. I've done very similar mods as were doe on the red NB car at the end of the video. Fister Stage 2s instead of 3s ( just for my neighbors). I wish it was as clean as your speed yellow car but mine has 175K kms. Keep up the great work! I may have to search the attic of may garage for the engine cover.
The Carrera 4 964 doesn’t get enough love in light of the AWD 993 Turbo & C4S. The AWD system was a step back until the 997.2.
Amazing content. Thanks!!
wow such an amazing video. love it!!
I always learn so much from this man. Has he visited Porsche in Germany? Is he an engineer? Thanks for the broadcast.
@robertalexander665 I have been to Germany many times and Porsche has graciously offered me access to its archive, it like Disneyland for a Porsche nut! I am NOT an engineer, but admire those who built these amazing machines.
Been waiting for this one.....
Great video, very informative. Thank you!
Excellent video, as someone who knows a decent amount about the 993 I learned a ton of new stuff. Would love to see more videos like this for other generations (plus Boxster/Cayman, Cayenne, transaxle cars, etc)
More to come!
@@PorscheClubofAmerica fantastic :) - I have watched the 987.1 video (also excellent) and, selfishly, would love a 987.2 breakdown. Whatever you put out, I'll be watching!
Very informative, thank you! Those are some really sweet 993's in the video.
Glad you like them!
Superb video, thank you for making it.
Glad you liked it!
Excellent done. I admire your knowledge 🙏
Thank you! Cheers!
Nice information and also documentation, thanks
Glad you liked it!
Really terrific video - thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Absolutely top video. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love these videos! Well done Nathan!
How about one for the 996 (naturally aspirated)?
In the US 95 was the only model with a single O2 sensor infront on the catalytic converter. (OBD1). The C2 version also had a higher ride height and softer springs. The solution was to get the OEM ROW MO30 springs and Koni height adjustable coil over struts (only produced in 1994 and 1995 as Porsche replace Boge as an OEM supplier and the new supplier would not supply Konis with the lower strut mounts. . Sport seats were not available until 1996 in the US. The 1996 on had varioram intake manifold. Sport exhaust with sport intake was available on 96 or later. High intensity head light (Litronic) also not available until 1996. The rear under engine cover was unpopular and easy to remove. The underside on the engine and transmission had ugly brown cosmoline sprayed on it from the factory as anti corrosion. Which made no sense an aluminum casing engine and transmission. Many owners had this dry ice spray removed it.
brilliant educational yellow! this guys a star! enjoyed!!!!
He is!
Great video but a few errors. The ride height measurement point you mentioned in the back was incorrect. Also the ‘spacer’ you are referring to for the rear spring/damper assembly is at the top. The plastic part you pointed to is just the lower spring locator.
@belg1an good catch, I make these videos as almost one takes so occasionally I do make errors and this is one. The ride height measurement point is actually the rear subframe mount point, if you pause the video at 1:37:30 one can see the factory schematic for that. Thanks for catching that for me!
No problem Nathan! Great video and I’m constantly learning more!
take a deep dive it's what i like
thank you very much
Glad you liked it!
Great video! I might watch it again 😂
Please do!
love this nerdiness 🙂
Us too!
Hi, new sub here, incredible video! I'm the excited new owner of a 1997 speed yellow VerioRam 993 basic coupe (with rear seat delete). My rubber boot tore (you mentioned at 50:01) wondering if my car will overheat that way, does it have to be urgently replaced? My driver mirror feels solid when the car is off but it wobbles vertically when driving, what causes that? Something's draining my battery, is there a typical place to find to cause this? I get fumes if I fill gas above 3/4 tank, is there a common place that leaks? Thank you
Insane amount of knowledge. Very impressive.
Glad you think so!
Thank you, enjoyed that!
Enjoying my 993.2 C4 Cabrio in Silver with blue hood/interior. Padkeeper is great and I like the HID/Led headlight add-on.
Btw. typical issues I found: door handle fixes break, interior plastic covers break, fogging instruments, and different coloring of interior parts due to sunlight/different plastics.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wealth of Knowledge. My cousins in Germany liked the US spec info.
Nathan - I have nothing but respect and admiration for your knowledge and presentation in all the PCA videos. I absolutely love my ‘97 993, but I have just experienced the dreaded “OBD II Check Engine Light” malady. I live in California. I opted for the ‘97 thinking the end of the production line would be best, but I noted your comment regarding how you would purchase only a pre ‘96 if you were in California. What do you suggest as the best course to solve the problem and pass California Smog? Thanks for any ideas.
awesome video !
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks for the very comprehensive vid. However, I wish you’d touched upon the Cabriolet/ Targa. A lot of details that would be useful for owners like suspension set up factoring the fact car is a Cabrio with subtly impacted stiffness vs Coupe and the electric motors etc. The Bentley Manual is also quite comprehensive and every owner will do well to have one in their bookshelf 😊. Once again thanks 🙏🏿
Nice video, but you need to index this, so folks not up for a two hour (!) video can start by watching the topics they are interested in.
awesome video
Thanks for the visit
Great video!!!
Glad you liked it!
Great vid. Please do a 997 video!
Noted!
TLDR; What was the Nathan’s favorite alternative to 993? 😀
The bumper cover design of the wide bodies reminds me of the 917. Pretty similar styling.
Nathan is the man! Does anyone know where I can find those floor matts at 40 min mark in Cashmier?
The RoW car did not have stickers on the cross panel behind the engine. Was that factory standard for RoW cars versus the multiple stickers that came on the US 993s?