GT3 miles(tracked/untracked)-Engine issues or not
11-24-2016, 08:49 PM
#31
Three Wheelin'
2014 with E engine (swapped after sitting in RI for 6 months).
no track, lots of autocross, no modifications.
started getting CELs about 22,000 miles that were not correctly
diagnosed/repaired.
got consistent red CELs about 36,000 miles at which time I got new heads.
Currently, at 41,000 miles and she's running great.
Scott
no track, lots of autocross, no modifications.
started getting CELs about 22,000 miles that were not correctly
diagnosed/repaired.
got consistent red CELs about 36,000 miles at which time I got new heads.
Currently, at 41,000 miles and she's running great.
Scott
11-24-2016, 11:24 PM
#32
Rennlist Member
Total 25,000km including 4250km track (17 days), three engines including original recalled engine:
2013 build with E engine replaced with E1 engine June 2014 after delivery at 3500km (2200 miles) no track work, Stop Sale Recall.
E1 engine 11000km (6900 miles) including 9 track days 2250km (1400 miles) engine missfire code Cylinder #6 light scoring of cam and wear on finger followers (light). Engine replaced with G Feb 2016...
G engine 10,000km (6250 miles) including 8 track days 2000km (1250 miles) still running strong.
Other warranty work includes replacement brake calipers Nov 2016 all four corners due to cracked piston pucks using factory pads (suspect tapering). Also 2x thermostats (one stuck closed, one stuck open).
On the bright side I have not had to pay for a service in 3 years of ownership as they keep replacing engines around 6000 miles!
2013 build with E engine replaced with E1 engine June 2014 after delivery at 3500km (2200 miles) no track work, Stop Sale Recall.
E1 engine 11000km (6900 miles) including 9 track days 2250km (1400 miles) engine missfire code Cylinder #6 light scoring of cam and wear on finger followers (light). Engine replaced with G Feb 2016...
G engine 10,000km (6250 miles) including 8 track days 2000km (1250 miles) still running strong.
Other warranty work includes replacement brake calipers Nov 2016 all four corners due to cracked piston pucks using factory pads (suspect tapering). Also 2x thermostats (one stuck closed, one stuck open).
On the bright side I have not had to pay for a service in 3 years of ownership as they keep replacing engines around 6000 miles!
11-27-2016, 02:18 AM
#35
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2016 RS, June '15 build. 9400 total miles, 620 on track. No issues. Near zero oil consumption.
11-27-2016, 09:57 AM
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2015 GT3 (delivered Jan 2015), about 23K total miles, of which about 7K are track miles. Break-in generally in accordance with Porsche recommendations, and maintenance beyond Porsche requirements and recommendations (including changing coil packs and plugs at my own expense).
Haven't pushed the car hard on the road, rarely getting over 6K rpm. Most road miles were for going to and from the track.
Have pushed the car fairly hard on track. Have mostly used the paddles and rarely gotten to redline before upshiifting (ie, slight shortshifting typical), but I'm sometimes at or near redline when downshifting due to clicking the paddle too early (PDK of course delays the downshift until it can be accepted).
Had a couple codes which went away on their own (full driving permitted), leaving no trace for the dealer to investigate. Had rough idle a few times, which went away on its own. Car sometimes smokes heavily on start up. Oil consumption has generally dropped over time, though it was higher for some reason during a recent track day. Also, during a recent track day, got a code on track which resulted in reduced power, but it went away when I pitted in (engine still running), and I was able to go back on track with no issues. Otherwise, the car has run well.
I expect the car to be able to go at least 250 track hours before rebuild, which means about 20K track miles, so I'll attribute any engine problems before that to faulty design.
Haven't pushed the car hard on the road, rarely getting over 6K rpm. Most road miles were for going to and from the track.
Have pushed the car fairly hard on track. Have mostly used the paddles and rarely gotten to redline before upshiifting (ie, slight shortshifting typical), but I'm sometimes at or near redline when downshifting due to clicking the paddle too early (PDK of course delays the downshift until it can be accepted).
Had a couple codes which went away on their own (full driving permitted), leaving no trace for the dealer to investigate. Had rough idle a few times, which went away on its own. Car sometimes smokes heavily on start up. Oil consumption has generally dropped over time, though it was higher for some reason during a recent track day. Also, during a recent track day, got a code on track which resulted in reduced power, but it went away when I pitted in (engine still running), and I was able to go back on track with no issues. Otherwise, the car has run well.
I expect the car to be able to go at least 250 track hours before rebuild, which means about 20K track miles, so I'll attribute any engine problems before that to faulty design.
Last edited by Manifold; 11-27-2016 at 02:50 PM.
11-27-2016, 10:11 AM
#37
Nordschleife Master
2015 GT3 (delivered Jan 2015), about 23K total miles, of which about 7K are track miles. Break-in generally in accordance with Porsche recommendations, and maintenance beyond Porsche requirements and recommendations (including changing coil packs and plugs at my own expense).
Haven't pushed the car hard on the road, rarely getting over 6K rpm. Most road miles were for going to and from the track.
Have pushed the car fairly hard on track. Have mostly used the paddles and rarely gotten to redline before upshiifting (ie, slight shortshifting typical), but I'm sometimes at or near redline when downshifting due to clicking the paddle too early (PDK of course delays the downshift until it can be accepted).
Had a couple codes which went away on their own (full driving permitted), leaving no trace for the dealer to investigate. Had rough idle a few times, which went away on its own. Car sometimes smokes heavily on start up. Oil consumption has generally dropped over time, though it was higher for some reason during a recent track day. Also, during a recent track day, got a code on track which resulted in reduced power, but I went away when I pitted in (engine still running), and I was able to go back on track with no issues. Otherwise, the car has run well.
I expect the car to be able to go at least 250 track hours before rebuild, which means about 20K track miles, so I'll attribute any engine problems before that to faulty design.
Haven't pushed the car hard on the road, rarely getting over 6K rpm. Most road miles were for going to and from the track.
Have pushed the car fairly hard on track. Have mostly used the paddles and rarely gotten to redline before upshiifting (ie, slight shortshifting typical), but I'm sometimes at or near redline when downshifting due to clicking the paddle too early (PDK of course delays the downshift until it can be accepted).
Had a couple codes which went away on their own (full driving permitted), leaving no trace for the dealer to investigate. Had rough idle a few times, which went away on its own. Car sometimes smokes heavily on start up. Oil consumption has generally dropped over time, though it was higher for some reason during a recent track day. Also, during a recent track day, got a code on track which resulted in reduced power, but I went away when I pitted in (engine still running), and I was able to go back on track with no issues. Otherwise, the car has run well.
I expect the car to be able to go at least 250 track hours before rebuild, which means about 20K track miles, so I'll attribute any engine problems before that to faulty design.
Although small sample here problem seems intermitment as to E's and F's.. My guess would be that the engines that have had issues its therefore an intermittment manufacturing flaw maybe with the cam grind and polish or the followers??
11-27-2016, 10:16 AM
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11-27-2016, 10:18 AM
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11-27-2016, 10:19 AM
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11-27-2016, 10:26 AM
#41
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Have you ever done an oil analysis? Maybe do one on next change and let us know results.
Although small sample here problem seems intermitment as to E's and F's.. My guess would be that the engines that have had issues its therefore an intermittment manufacturing flaw maybe with the cam grind and polish or the followers??
Although small sample here problem seems intermitment as to E's and F's.. My guess would be that the engines that have had issues its therefore an intermittment manufacturing flaw maybe with the cam grind and polish or the followers??
11-27-2016, 10:32 AM
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11-27-2016, 12:11 PM
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Pick up date September 2015, 13,000 miles, over half of it track miles in 36 track days, no mods no, no problems. Had a rattle in the rear (shelf?) but fixed itself.
Changed oil, PDK oil, (Have black stone lab #'s) all filters and plugs at 10,000.
Every 6 track days oil change.
Oil use decreased from 200cc per track day to 50cc per track day.
Changed oil, PDK oil, (Have black stone lab #'s) all filters and plugs at 10,000.
Every 6 track days oil change.
Oil use decreased from 200cc per track day to 50cc per track day.