jesseellington

Just a counterpoint regarding the first gen S 987’s. My 08 987.1 (then stock) threw a rod and blew a hole in the side at Sebring second time at the track. I’m a fairly seasoned Hpde driver on 200 treadwear tires. Was a new to me 60k car 5 years ago. Replacement used engine was similar miles from a wrecked car. That engine got a deep sump and accusump per a friend running a 06 in spec cayman (who has blown up and replaced a 3.4 motor using R tires). That motor lasted about two years before spinning a rod bearing at Road Atlanta. Still ran enough to get it loaded on the trailer for home.
At some point I rode in a students 07S at Road Atlanta that developed a rattle and misfires first time out. Track support gave him the bad news. My rod bearing failure engine is now rebuilt with a UIDS oil pan and 3.8L sleeves, new everything. No bore scoring has ever been diagnosed in my failed motors. Seen at least two others failed going home from track events. It definitely happens. All victims of oiling ie, low oil pressure events. This is all just my experience over 5 years.
The motor in the lower trim non S is apparently immune from these failures. Love my car otherwise and plan to keep enjoying it!

Dave in Chicago

Find a way to try on, if at all possible… Fit is important and each brand fits just a little differently. Guidance from a good race shop is helpful.

We are fortunate to have northstarmotorsports.com in our back yard. Great selection and guidance, I’ve bought 3 or 4 helmets, plus other items there over the years. Super folks.

Good luck and have fun!

Dave