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Old 02-14-2014, 04:50 PM
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The new engine seems a lot more exposed from down below compared to Mezger based
Which is probably why they have a steel plate covering the engine. It is removed in that pic, but visible here -

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Old vs new.





I am not mechanically inclined to know any better, so any observations of the merits/demerits of the 2?
One is a Mezger and one isn't. One is powering all current Porsche production-based race cars and one isn't.
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Originally Posted by sunnyr
Old vs new.





I am not mechanically inclined to know any better, so any observations of the merits/demerits of the 2?
One catches on fire and ones does not (I think we're all reading the same thread right?)
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I'll take the leaky one any day!
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Note no oil pump right next to the right side cat in the old. Note they did not self-immolate.
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So, from now on at all PCA events, 997's must do lead-follow exercises for 991's. That way, when a 991 bursts into flames, the 997 can blow a coolant pipe and put it out. Oh yes, I went there.
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Originally Posted by ChrisF
So, from now on at all PCA events, 997's must do lead-follow exercises for 991's. That way, when a 991 bursts into flames, the 997 can blow a coolant pipe and put it out. Oh yes, I went there.
That's not true Chris.

991s need to be in front so we don't crash into you when you lose your CLs...



Oh yeah, I went there...
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Originally Posted by ChrisF
So, from now on at all PCA events, 997's must do lead-follow exercises for 991's. That way, when a 991 bursts into flames, the 997 can blow a coolant pipe and put it out. Oh yes, I went there.
This made me laugh!
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Originally Posted by ChrisF
So, from now on at all PCA events, 997's must do lead-follow exercises for 991's. That way, when a 991 bursts into flames, the 997 can blow a coolant pipe and put it out. Oh yes, I went there.
Nice!
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Originally Posted by ChrisF
So, from now on at all PCA events, 997's must do lead-follow exercises for 991's. That way, when a 991 bursts into flames, the 997 can blow a coolant pipe and put it out. Oh yes, I went there.
lmao....

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That's not true Chris.

991s need to be in front so we don't crash into you when you lose your CLs...



Oh yeah, I went there...
lol... at the rate the 991s are presenting failures for the moment, assuming they don't spontaneously combust, you guys have no chance of running the required mileage on track to lose a CL wheel, haha

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Old 02-15-2014, 03:18 AM
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Originally Posted by tradervic
That's not true Chris.

991s need to be in front so we don't crash into you when you lose your CLs...



Oh yeah, I went there...
but 991 has same CL.
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Originally Posted by mooty
but 991 has same CL.
Not true. 991 CL's beefed up considerably. Note: this in no way is an admission by Porsche that the 997 CL's were under-engineered. [sic]
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Originally Posted by tradervic
That's not true Chris.

991s need to be in front so we don't crash into you when you lose your CLs...



Oh yeah, I went there...
lmfao
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Originally Posted by ShakeNBake
One catches on fire and ones does not (I think we're all reading the same thread right?)
yeah..its all that simple..

New rumor has it the cars currenlty on hold wherever in the world, are getting their engines taken out and being sent back to Stuttgart...as this is a "safety relevant" issue and Porsche does not want their dealers to work on this issue..maybe also an issue of "confidentiality"..

Next week we know more..

991 GT3: what a desaster..cant remember such failure from Porsche in the past..the "second hand market" will "keep this in mind" .- lets talk again in 2-3 years on "used 991 Gt3 prices"..
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Originally Posted by P_collector
yeah..its all that simple..

New rumor has it the cars currenlty on hold wherever in the world, are getting their engines taken out and being sent back to Stuttgart...as this is a "safety relevant" issue and Porsche does not want their dealers to work on this issue..maybe also an issue of "confidentiality"..

Next week we know more..

991 GT3: what a desaster..cant remember such failure from Porsche in the past..the "second hand market" will "keep this in mind" .- lets talk again in 2-3 years on "used 991 Gt3 prices"..
As much as I like to revel in Porsche's troubles after having disappointed me with their product direction on the GT3, I am appreciative of the early adopters' dedication.
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