DT: 46k-Mile 2006 Porsche Cayman S 6-Speed 3.8L Modified
Vehicle Details
- Year: 2006
- Make: Porsche
- Model: Cayman S
- VIN: WP0AB29856U784440
- Mileage Shown: 45,875
- Transmission: Manual
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: Cobalt Blue Metallic
- Seller Type: Dealer
- Location: Rochester, NY 14625
- Dealer Fees: None
- Lot #: V-0044899-DT
Finished in Cobalt Blue Metallic, this 2006 Porsche Cayman S is equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission paired with a custom-built 3.8-liter flat-six engine by Bodymotion Racing. The motor includes Cargpaphic headers and exhaust, a GT3 throttle body, an IPD Competition intake plenum, an EVOMS V-Flow intake system, an LN Engineering IMS bearing, and several other performance modifications. The car is also upgraded with a Numeric Racing adjustable short shifter, a Guard limited-slip differential, GiroDisc 2-piece slotted rotors, Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, electric power steering, a GT4-style wing, Cayman R wheels, custom GT2 bucket seats, a roll bar, and much more. Purchased by the current owner in 2014 and treated to about $100k worth of modifications, this Cayman S is now being offered for auction out of New York with approximately 46k miles showing on the odometer.
This 987 is finished in Cobalt Blue Metallic and features a Getty Design three-piece front spoiler, a Composite Concepts GT4-style carbon fiber rear wing, and Boxster Spyder side intake grilles. Other modifications include Rennline radiator grille screens, black fog light bezels, an OEM Porsche windshield decal, Euro-spec side markers and taillights, a custom stop stripe, custom side graphics, Cayman S door decals, a Rennline tow hook, a hidden rear hitch, 5mm wheel spacers, Apex Competition System hardened steel race studs, and OEM 19” Cayman R wheels dressed in Bridgestone all-season tires. The car is also accompanied by two sets of O.Z. Racing Alleggerita HLT wheels, one in black with Nitto NT01 R tires and the other in silver with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires. The seller notes the car has seen track use and some minor chips and touched-up scratches are present around the exterior. Detailed images are provided in the gallery along with a clean CARFAX report.
Accented by body-colored trim pieces, the black interior has been fitted with 911 GT2 carbon fiber bucket seats including side airbags and custom Sport-Tex seat centers by P1 Designs. Other accessories include FIA-approved Schroth GT3 Cup Car 6-point safety harnesses (2022), a Heigo Clubsport 4-point roll bar with a diagonal X-brace, an RSS harness bar, Brey-Krause anti-submarine brackets, Numeric Racing adjustable short-throw shifter, a mounted fire extinguisher, a custom Porsche Sport steering wheel, an Autovation pedal set, and an AIM data cable connection. The seller notes the original leather seat inserts are included and a new headliner was installed in November 2023. The car also comes factory-equipped with automatic climate control, cruise control, a remote central locking system, and a sound system with an AM/FM/CD stereo.
Rebuilt and upgraded to a 3.8-liter displacement by Bodymotion Racing at 34k miles, the M97 flat-six engine features an upgraded LN Engineering IMS bearing, an 82mm GT3 throttle body, an IPD Competition intake plenum, an EVOMS V-Flow intake and engine tune, and a Cargraphic exhaust with stingless-steel headers and 200-cell cats. The engine is also supported by a 987 Motorsport air/oil separator, a Bodymotion Racing billet aluminum 3-quart oil pan, a center-mounted radiator, an LN Engineering oil filter and thermostat, magnetic drain plugs, and a new water pump installed at 28k miles. The rear wheels are driven through a 6-speed manual transmission featuring Numeric Racing heavy-duty shifter cables, a Guard Clubsport 45/65 limited-slip differential, and a new clutch and flywheel installed at 28k miles.
A Bilt Racing Service electric power steering conversion has been installed with an LN Engineering power steering cooler. The suspension has also been modified with Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, Tarett Engineering adjustable sway bars and end links, GT3 adjustable lower front control arms, and adjustable rear toe links. The brakes feature a GT3 master cylinder and cooling ducts, Goodridge stainless-steel braided lines, and GiroDisc 2-piece slotted rotors measuring 340mm in front and 325mm in the rear.
This sale will include additional wheels and tires, owner's manuals, indoor and outdoor car covers, and a clean title.
The seller would like you to know: "This car has been so much fun to own and build upon but it is now time to move on to different things."
Attachments
BLM_Cayman_S_modifications.pdf 
CARFAX_Vehicle_History_Report_for_this_2006_PORSCHE_CAYMAN_S__WP0AB29856U784440.pdf
Comments (75)
@HonkHonk hold on to your wife!
@cjspeake
I was out until my wife egged me on.
Bid in the amount of $37,750
@zachlangan Are you trying to talk me back into this thing?
Bid in the amount of $37,500
Just the seats, wheels and cage are worth $20k on the used market
This just passed the threshold of "how much of my wife's wrath am I willing to endure". I'm out. Good luck boys!
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@zippy_db Yes, A/C is operational!!
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The seats are OEM Porsche, optional on 997 GT2, have carbon fiber shells and thorax air bags. They were purchased new from Suncoast Parts.
The car passes New York State emissions.
Does it still have AC?
This thing is so cool, wishing I was more in the market for a track toy :(
Bid in the amount of $22,000
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@HonkHonk The last track event was August of 2022. The owner decided to “retire” in 2023 so the car has been occasionally street driven since then, always stored.
There are a few original parts left over, mostly small exterior bits, but also the stock seats. They could possibly also be included. It would need to be discussed with the successful bidder.
Gearbox oil was changed every track season
@HonkHonk a center mounted radiator is mentioned in the description.
@Universalimports
Has center radiator been added?
Are stock parts included?
What was the gearbox oil change interval when tracking?
I want this Cayman, the twistiest here in Oregon are the perfect place for this build. I will check in the morning to see who is waiting to bid.
Sincere thanks for the detailed answers.
Looking at the DME hours, the car has only had about 30 hours use in the last 2 years?
@Peteweiss Original 3.4 redline was 7200. The 3.8 was set at 7400 or 7600; I’m not positive which. The number of ignitions in range 1 and 2 is consistent with a car driven on the track and shifted at or just below redline. Again, the whole purpose of the stronger built engine was to insure that this was safe. As far as I know the DME ranges are the same. The recent near miss over-rev was at the Glen in July 2022. The last missed shift was in 2018. There has been no bore scope.
Maybe too much detail to know-
Is red line the same for this motor as the original 3.4? Do the DME ranges correlate still?
Does seem a brief missed shift very recently.
Has bore scope been done for scoring?
Thanks!
@SteveinVT I have to send it to YouTube and then have them upload. Should be posted this morning. Thanks.
Thanks so much for posting the DME. Has the cold start video posted? I couldn't find it.
@Universalimports Thank you for the information.
Has center radiator been added?
Are stock parts included?
Wow, Range 1 overrevs maxed out. The entire powerband was certainly used in this car.
Attention : new photos added of undercarriage and list of parts as well as a DME done this morning. Cold start video is being uploaded and attached here is a message about the DME report:
The 3.8 engine was built after a couple of missed shifts resulting in ignitions in rev ranges four and five with the original 3.4 motor. I wanted a robust engine that was built for max revs in the 7000s and that would withstand a rare missed shift. Since the build there has been one missed shift at 1446.8 resulting in 87 ignitions in rev range 5 and 235 in rev range 4. There was also a "near miss" at 1525.7 resulting in 111 ignitions in rev range 4. The engine continues to run strongly, with no negative signs.
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@Peteweiss I will get that information first thing tomorrow and report!!
Why was the steering changed from hydraulic to electric?
@SteveinVT thanks for the interest. I am working with the owner and the shop that worked intimately with the car to get the needed answers. I can get undercarriage and cold start video hopefully tomorrow or Tuesday at the latest. Thanks again
Hello everyone, I am working on getting as much info as possible in a short period before the auction concludes. As of this morning, I have this below info to start. Tomorrow I will work on getting the rest. Thank you for your patience.
Engine is Cayman, but with 3.6 case halves and 3.8 liners. All new internals will be in list tomorrow.
Estimated horsepower is at the crank.
No gearbox cooling.
No gearbox whine
This looks like a really nice track-oriented 987 Cayman. A DME and a cold start video would give me the confidence to bid. Thanks!
Are there any records or any other evidences to show the engine was upgraded?
Are the stock parts included?
Agree would like more details on the build- 3.8 carerra or upgraded 3.4? And if the latter what if any upgrades to engine internals?
Is the estimated HP at wheels or crank?
Thanks!!
Any details on the engine build? Is it just a regular 3.8l M97 from a 911 that got the IMS bearing or is it the original 3.4l with larger bore nickies?
Has there been any gearbox cooling mods? Any whine from the gearbox?
@Universalimports that would be appreciated, and perhaps some undercarriage pics?
@Berosucci we are working on seeing if a DME is possible prior to auction end. I will post our progress on Monday. Thank you for you patience as we see if we can make that happen.
Needless to say I suspect she won’t pass a smog test here in California! 🙀
Can you get a DME? It would provide more confidence in bidding on this beauty of a track weapon.
@Kians313 I believe the owner spent most of not all the time at Watkins Glen.
@Peteweiss thanks for the great question. We do not have a DME report.
Great looking car and an impressive list of mods and accessories! GLWA!
Curious where u usually track this car or autox. Seems w the adjustable components u could do either really well.
Fantastic!
Any other improvements to engine internals?
DME report available?
TIA
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