--- title: Porsche Specs, News, DIY Guides, Upgrades and Replacement Parts description: "Everything you need to know to maintain and enjoy your Porsche from FCP Euro, the #1 Online Source Genuine, OE, & OEM European Replacement Car Parts" image: https://info.fcpeuro.com/hubfs/Porsche%20911%20Longnose%20VARA%20Patrick%20Long%20Chad%20Plavan%20EOSR9399.jpg --- # Welcome, Porsche Owners Your home for everything Porsche including Maintenance, Performance Upgrades, and Community [ Explore Porsche Parts ](https://www.fcpeuro.com/Porsche-parts/) ## What It Takes To Get A $4000 Totaled 996 Porsche 911 Back On The Road If you’re familiar with the current car channels on YouTube, you might have noticed a new trend in the past couple of years. Creators have been buying salvage title cars at auctions with the intention of rebuilding them. [ Learn More ](https://blog.fcpeuro.com/heres-what-it-takes-to-get-a-4000-totaled-996-porsche-911-back-on-the-road) ## Our Top 5 Engines Of The Decade The last decade has brought with it many challenges in the automotive design & engineering world. Despite increasing emissions regulations and concerns, there have still been a handful of gems. [ Read More ](https://blog.fcpeuro.com/top-5-engines-of-the-decade) ## What Porsche do you drive? [ ### 964 Porsche 911 models produced from 1989-1994 ](https://info.fcpeuro.com/964) [ ### 993 Porsche 911 models produced from 1994-1998 ](https://info.fcpeuro.com/993) [ ### 996 Porsche 911 models produced from 1997-2006 ](https://info.fcpeuro.com/996) [ ### 997 Porsche 911 models produced from 2005-2012 ](https://info.fcpeuro.com/997) [ ### 991 Porsche 911 models produced from 2011-2019 ](https://info.fcpeuro.com/991) [ ### 955 Cayenne The first-generation Porsche Cayenne produced from 2003-2010 ](https://info.fcpeuro.com/porschecayenne955) [![FCP Euro's Ultimate Overlanding Tow Rig - The Yippie Cayenne Build - Finale](https://info.fcpeuro.com/hubfs/Tnailep7evan.jpg) ](https://blog.fcpeuro.com/fcp-euros-overlanding-adventure-the-yippie-cayenne-build) ## [FCP Euro's Ultimate Overlanding Tow Rig - The Yippie Cayenne Build - Finale](https://blog.fcpeuro.com/fcp-euros-overlanding-adventure-the-yippie-cayenne-build) ** 4/7/22 ** 13 Min Read By: Christian Schaefer How easy is it to turn an old Cayenne into the ultimate overlanding tow-rig? Follow along with FCP Euro as we do just that with one or two hiccups along the way. [Read More](https://blog.fcpeuro.com/fcp-euros-overlanding-adventure-the-yippie-cayenne-build) ## Top Porsche DIYs 1. [How To Find And Fix Common Oil Leaks On A Classic Air-Cooled Porsche 911](https://blog.fcpeuro.com/find-fix-common-oil-leaks-classic-air-cooled-porsche-911) 2. [How To Complete An Ignition Tune-Up On An Air-Cooled Porsche 964 911: Spark Plugs, Distributor, and Rotor](https://blog.fcpeuro.com/how-to-tuneup-ignition-air-cooled-porsche-964-911-spark-plugs-distributor-rotor) 3. [How to Replace Brake Pads on an Air-Cooled Porsche 964 911](https://blog.fcpeuro.com/how-to-replace-brake-pads-on-an-air-cooled-porsche-964-911) 4. [How To Change The Engine Oil On An Air-Cooled Porsche 911](https://blog.fcpeuro.com/how-to-change-the-engine-oil-on-an-air-cooled-porsche-911) 5. [How To Replace The Fuel Filter, Tank Screen, And Fuel Level Sensor On An Air-Cooled Porsche 911](https://blog.fcpeuro.com/how-to-replace-the-fuel-filter-tank-screen-and-fuel-level-sensor-on-an-air-cooled-porsche-911) 6. [Replacing The Clutch Assembly On A Classic Air-Cooled Porsche 911](https://blog.fcpeuro.com/replacing-the-clutch-assembly-on-a-classic-air-cooled-porsche-911) 7. [How To Fix Common Transmission Leaks On A Classic Air-Cooled Porsche 911](https://blog.fcpeuro.com/fixing-common-transmission-leaks-on-a-classic-air-cooled-porsche-911) 8. [Replacing Sway Bar Bushings And End Links On A Classic Air-Cooled Porsche 911](https://blog.fcpeuro.com/replacing-sway-bar-bushings-end-links-classic-air-cooled-porsche-911) 9. [How To Replace The Shifter Bushings On A Classic Air-Cooled Porsche 911](https://blog.fcpeuro.com/how-to-replace-shifter-bushings-classic-air-cooled-porsche-911) 10. [How To Remove The Engine And Gearbox On A Classic Air-Cooled Porsche 911](https://blog.fcpeuro.com/how-to-remove-engine-gearbox-classic-air-cooled-porsche-911) [![Porsche 996 vs. 997 - An Early Water-Cooled Showdown](https://info.fcpeuro.com/hubfs/127963_1920x1280%20(2).jpg) ](https://blog.fcpeuro.com/porsche-996-vs.-997-a-water-cooled-showdown) ## [Porsche 996 vs. 997 - An Early Water-Cooled Showdown](https://blog.fcpeuro.com/porsche-996-vs.-997-a-water-cooled-showdown) ** 1/31/24 ** 29 Min Read By: Christian Schaefer Two of Porsche's most popular 911 generations pitted against each other. See how they stack up in all facets over a decade after production. [Read More](https://blog.fcpeuro.com/porsche-996-vs.-997-a-water-cooled-showdown) [![The Definitive Guide To The Porsche 997 Brakes](https://info.fcpeuro.com/hubfs/Images/Blog/active/20240123_MPS_Porsche_997_Brake_Guide/Porsche-911_Turbo-2007-1600-68%20(2).jpg) ](https://blog.fcpeuro.com/the-definitive-guide-to-the-porsche-997-brakes) ## [The Definitive Guide To The Porsche 997 Brakes](https://blog.fcpeuro.com/the-definitive-guide-to-the-porsche-997-brakes) ** 1/25/24 ** 22 Min Read By: Christian Schaefer Whether you're replacing or upgrading, you need to know which 997 brake parts to buy. Here;s a run-down of all their differences and characteristics. [Read More](https://blog.fcpeuro.com/the-definitive-guide-to-the-porsche-997-brakes) [![The Definitive Guide To Porsche 997 Engines (M96.05, M97, MA1)](https://info.fcpeuro.com/hubfs/Porsche-911_Carrera_S-2005-1600-0b%20(2).jpg) ](https://blog.fcpeuro.com/the-definitive-guide-to-porsche-997-engines) ## [The Definitive Guide To Porsche 997 Engines (M96.05, M97, MA1)](https://blog.fcpeuro.com/the-definitive-guide-to-porsche-997-engines) ** 1/16/24 ** 44 Min Read By: Christian Schaefer The Porsche 997 911 came with fifteen different engines depending on model year and trim. Here's all you need to know about each of them. [Read More](https://blog.fcpeuro.com/the-definitive-guide-to-porsche-997-engines) ## Toolbox Needs [View More](https://www.fcpeuro.com/products?taxon=Tools) The right tools are essential for getting the job done smoothly. 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Get all the car detailing products you need to keep your ride spick and span. ## Explore Parts [ ### Explore Porsche Engine Parts ](http://fcpeuro.com/Porsche-parts?taxon=Engine) [ ### Explore Porsche Transmission Parts ](http://fcpeuro.com/Porsche-parts?taxon=Transmission) [ ### Explore Porsche Suspension Parts ](http://fcpeuro.com/Porsche-parts?taxon=Suspension) [ ### Explore Porsche Braking Parts ](http://fcpeuro.com/Porsche-parts?taxon=Brakes) [ ### Explore Porsche Exhaust Parts ](http://fcpeuro.com/Porsche-parts?taxon=Exhaust) [ ### Explore Porsche Clearance Parts ](https://www.fcpeuro.com/Porsche-parts?stype=clearance) [ ### Explore Porsche Performance Parts ](https://www.fcpeuro.com/Porsche-parts?quality=4) [ ### Explore The Porsche Catalog ](https://www.fcpeuro.com/Porsche-parts) [![Evolving A 1974 Porsche 911 Into An 800HP Turbocharged Beast With 90s Looks](https://info.fcpeuro.com/hubfs/1DX23450%201080x1920.jpg) ](https://blog.fcpeuro.com/1974-porsche-911-993-turbocharged-800hp) ## [Evolving A 1974 Porsche 911 Into An 800HP Turbocharged Beast With 90s Looks](https://blog.fcpeuro.com/1974-porsche-911-993-turbocharged-800hp) ** 6/20/19 ** 9 Min Read By: Antonio Alvendia Just when you think you’re pretty quick, someone quicker sends a wake-up call to prove you wrong. When this happens, some slip into denial, others step up their game. For Duck Fuson, unshakable confidence in the capable S30 Datsun 240Z he ... [Read More](https://blog.fcpeuro.com/1974-porsche-911-993-turbocharged-800hp) ## Top Upgrade Articles 1. [Porsche 996 911 Sachs Performance Coilover Kit - Symptoms And Product Review](https://blog.fcpeuro.com/porsche-996-911-sachs-performance-coilover-kit-symptoms-review) 2. [Porsche 996 911 K&N Performance Air Intake Kit - Symptoms And Product Review](https://blog.fcpeuro.com/porsche-996-911-kn-performance-air-intake-kit-symptoms-review) 3. [Porsche 996 911 Performance Radiator Kit - Symptoms And Product Review](https://blog.fcpeuro.com/porsche-996-911-performance-radiator-kit-symptoms-product-review) 4. [Really Quick Product Review: Porsche Center Radiator Upgrade Kit (911, Cayman, Boxster)](https://blog.fcpeuro.com/really-quick-product-review-porsche-center-radiator-upgrade-kit-911-cayman-boxster) 5. [Bisimoto Boxster 986 Twin Turbo: Could This Be The Ultimate Porsche Boxster?](https://blog.fcpeuro.com/bisimoto-center-seat-porsche-boxster-turbo) 6. [Real Life Gran Turismo – Pandem Widebody Porsche Cayman S](https://blog.fcpeuro.com/porsche-cayman-s-gran-turismo-in-real-life-dionne-mascunana) 7. [Built For Baja – 964 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet](https://blog.fcpeuro.com/baja-911-tj-russell-porsche-911-carrera-4-cabriolet) 8. [Rothsport's “Red Sled”: Safari Porsche 964 911 Rally Car](https://blog.fcpeuro.com/rothsport-racing-porsche-911-964-safari-red-sled-rally) 9. [The Anti-Widebody – 1982 Porsche 911 SC](https://blog.fcpeuro.com/ryan-hoegner-930-porsche-911-sc-sleepers-eibach-borla-aem-sparco) 10. [Long Time Endurance Racer – 1969 Porsche 911 Vintage Race Car](https://blog.fcpeuro.com/porsche-911-1969-vara-patrick-long-luftgekuhlt-plavan-racing) [![Thank You: Exciting Updates From FCP Euro](https://info.fcpeuro.com/hubfs/fcpeuro-az-facility-exterior-sign.jpg) ](https://blog.fcpeuro.com/message-from-our-ceo) ## [Thank You: Exciting Updates From FCP Euro](https://blog.fcpeuro.com/message-from-our-ceo) ** 3/15/24 ** 2 Min Read By: Scott Drozd The first quarter of 2024 is almost up, and we're here to bring you a host of exciting business updates fueled by our customer's trust and support. [Read More](https://blog.fcpeuro.com/message-from-our-ceo) [![What's Under The Hood? A Beginner's Look Into A Car's Engine Bay](https://info.fcpeuro.com/hubfs/Screenshot%20(392).jpg) ](https://blog.fcpeuro.com/whats-under-the-hood-of-a-car) ## [What's Under The Hood? A Beginner's Look Into A Car's Engine Bay](https://blog.fcpeuro.com/whats-under-the-hood-of-a-car) ** 3/1/24 ** 15 Min Read By: Christian Schaefer Have you ever wondered what was in an engine bay? Jump in to get an easily digestible look into the workings of what's under the hood of a car. [Read More](https://blog.fcpeuro.com/whats-under-the-hood-of-a-car) [![Every Part You Need, Faster Than Ever - Now Shipping From Both Coasts!](https://info.fcpeuro.com/hubfs/Images/Blog/active/Arizona%20Launch%20Press%20Release/SELECTS%20SMALL.00_02_40_21.Still009%20(2).jpg) ](https://blog.fcpeuro.com/mesa-arizona-facility-shipping-from-both-coasts) ## [Every Part You Need, Faster Than Ever - Now Shipping From Both Coasts!](https://blog.fcpeuro.com/mesa-arizona-facility-shipping-from-both-coasts) ** 2/22/24 ** 2 Min Read By: Michael Roselli FCP Euro has expanded! Click to learn all about our new facility, why it's such a big deal for your parts, and what that means for your shipping time. 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