991.1 GT3 Latest Motor Updates
#61
#62
Race Director
Remember, once they were able to reproduce the issue they quickly had new parts that fixed the .1 GT3 FF problem. They shared test data with us to support this. So my feeling is the issue is 100% fixed and the RS did not experience this issue. And based on the lack of any significant issues reported on the RS, i have no reason to think otherwise. Didn’t they make more .1 RS cars than regular .1 GT3s? I believe they did, so we would have heard some rumblings if both engines had the same problem.
No reports of .1 engines failing that were made after 3rd quarter 2017 either. The only reports we hear about are from engines made prior to that timeframe. In my opinion, case closed.
#63
Rennlist Member
#64
Advanced
I remember something in our meeting about the top end of the RS using higher spec’d parts than the GT3. Not just DLC either. And they were adamant that the RS was not affected.
Remember, once they were able to reproduce the issue they quickly had new parts that fixed the .1 GT3 FF problem. They shared test data with us to support this. So my feeling is the issue is 100% fixed and the RS did not experience this issue. And based on the lack of any significant issues reported on the RS, i have no reason to think otherwise. Didn’t they make more .1 RS cars than regular .1 GT3s? I believe they did, so we would have heard some rumblings if both engines had the same problem.
No reports of .1 engines failing that were made after 3rd quarter 2017 either. The only reports we hear about are from engines made prior to that timeframe. In my opinion, case closed.
Remember, once they were able to reproduce the issue they quickly had new parts that fixed the .1 GT3 FF problem. They shared test data with us to support this. So my feeling is the issue is 100% fixed and the RS did not experience this issue. And based on the lack of any significant issues reported on the RS, i have no reason to think otherwise. Didn’t they make more .1 RS cars than regular .1 GT3s? I believe they did, so we would have heard some rumblings if both engines had the same problem.
No reports of .1 engines failing that were made after 3rd quarter 2017 either. The only reports we hear about are from engines made prior to that timeframe. In my opinion, case closed.
Last edited by Therosser77; 05-23-2019 at 08:42 PM.
#65
Nordschleife Master
Originally Posted by robmypro
I remember something in our meeting about the top end of the RS using higher spec’d parts than the GT3. Not just DLC either. And they were adamant that the RS was not affected.
Remember, once they were able to reproduce the issue they quickly had new parts that fixed the .1 GT3 FF problem. They shared test data with us to support this. So my feeling is the issue is 100% fixed and the RS did not experience this issue. And based on the lack of any significant issues reported on the RS, i have no reason to think otherwise. Didn’t they make more .1 RS cars than regular .1 GT3s? I believe they did, so we would have heard some rumblings if both engines had the same problem.
No reports of .1 engines failing that were made after 3rd quarter 2017 either. The only reports we hear about are from engines made prior to that timeframe. In my opinion, case closed.
Remember, once they were able to reproduce the issue they quickly had new parts that fixed the .1 GT3 FF problem. They shared test data with us to support this. So my feeling is the issue is 100% fixed and the RS did not experience this issue. And based on the lack of any significant issues reported on the RS, i have no reason to think otherwise. Didn’t they make more .1 RS cars than regular .1 GT3s? I believe they did, so we would have heard some rumblings if both engines had the same problem.
No reports of .1 engines failing that were made after 3rd quarter 2017 either. The only reports we hear about are from engines made prior to that timeframe. In my opinion, case closed.
There are failures
#66
Burning Brakes
This is good to hear. So much opinion based statements and misinformation out there on this topic. I just picked up a 2014 with 14K miles, original engine based on records. I'm assuming E1. I plan to have lots of fun for the next 4+ years knowing a fresh motor awaits if any troubles.
Best of luck popping that motor good sir
#67
Racer
Thread Starter
This is good to hear. So much opinion based statements and misinformation out there on this topic. I just picked up a 2014 with 14K miles, original engine based on records. I'm assuming E1. I plan to have lots of fun for the next 4+ years knowing a fresh motor awaits if any troubles.
#68
Advanced
#69
Piston speed is not relevant for the failure of the valvetrain. And valvetrain parts are exactly the same for GT3 and RS (in the same production year) regarding parts catalog.
I did 300 kilometers with mine yesterday (04/2015 GT3, 24 tkms on the odo) on the autobahn. At the end of the trip I went to my "hometrack" because I was so horny on the car. Drove it there like hell. This engine goes and sounds so incredible. Just drive it, enjoy it and don't think about a possible failure any time
The engines don't blow up. Its just a warning light when it fails and than they put in a brand new engine. Could be worse
I did 300 kilometers with mine yesterday (04/2015 GT3, 24 tkms on the odo) on the autobahn. At the end of the trip I went to my "hometrack" because I was so horny on the car. Drove it there like hell. This engine goes and sounds so incredible. Just drive it, enjoy it and don't think about a possible failure any time
The engines don't blow up. Its just a warning light when it fails and than they put in a brand new engine. Could be worse
#70
Race Director
No engine is 100% immune to failure. How many .2 GT3 engines ate themselves? It happens. But very few .1 RS failures. And the only .1 GT3 failures were FF related, so pretty solid as well imo.
#72
Advanced
My understanding from reading various threads is all of the E0 engines were replaced, and they replaced the sticker upon replacement . Here is the sticker on my 2014. We’re all E0 engines replaced? And if so did they replace the sticker as well?
#73
When my motor was replaced with a G, they didn't replace the stickers. I asked about it multiple times, but nothing ever came of it.
#74
Sticker was replaced on my 2014. They just put the new sticker right on top of the old.
#75
Rennlist Member
Originally Posted by Airbag997
Rob, I believe why you're not seeing the FF issue with your motor is due to living at altitude. The volumetric efficiency is lower due to lower atmospheric pressure/o2, resulting in lower heat/friction/stresses inside the engine.
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