How many 15-16 gt3's have engine replaced?
10-03-2016, 02:39 PM
#1831
I'm not sure they are very concerned about their image right now and the GT cars have more demand than supply anyway. Then they turn the story as "we did the right thing although it was painful and look so many GT3 owners drove them 2 years for free".
10-03-2016, 03:23 PM
#1832
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Originally Posted by levd
Easy to answer. The ones that have under 10.000 miles on clock (not enough wear) plus the ones that are not getting revved to high RPMs often (already worn, bun error not getting reported). 
10-03-2016, 03:39 PM
#1835
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Originally Posted by orthojoe
16,000 miles. Almost 50 track days. Full auto mode on track (9k rpm shifts). Still running fine. Mobil 1 5w-50 oil every 10 track days.
10-03-2016, 06:27 PM
#1836
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That's amazing Joe. You hold the record mate. Good news is when it finally goes you get the latest generation 2.5 solution with whiz bang heads and DLC coated cams and whatever magic they have dreamed up by that time!
10-03-2016, 08:35 PM
#1838
Nordschleife Master
10-03-2016, 09:18 PM
#1839
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Maybe the engine "problem" is not enough are being driven like Joe's
10-03-2016, 09:23 PM
#1840
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Its funny you say that but the next highest useage car to Joe is another RLer who has done similar track days (50) on his E engine, but similar to Joe (F engine) only uses this car at the track p- even trailers it to many tracks. It would appear that the E & F may get close to 100 track hours if its used only at the track and given regular oil changes. This would indicate that the issue may cold idle & mid rev range, which would make some sense given they uploaded a cold rev limiter to the ECU when we all had our E engines done by the factory back in mid 2014, then in 2016 with the G engines they increased the low and mid range oil pressure....
10-03-2016, 10:51 PM
#1841
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Also - how often are you changing the plugs? I'm about to do mine this weekend (car is 2 years old this month).
10-03-2016, 10:55 PM
#1842
Nordschleife Master
Originally Posted by skremese
I'm only a tenth through what you've done (5 track days on my '15 thus far) but using it mostly for the track. I've changed the oil/filter once but went with 0-W40. I'm sure I could read through the oil threads but never get a straight answer... since I'm in Norther Cali too maybe I should change to 5-W50. Thoughts?
Also - how often are you changing the plugs? I'm about to do mine this weekend (car is 2 years old this month).
Also - how often are you changing the plugs? I'm about to do mine this weekend (car is 2 years old this month).
Plugs are changed per 'new' factory recs, which is every 10k miles, iirc.
10-03-2016, 11:39 PM
#1843
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MANUAL
Make it a habit to check the engine oil with every refueling.
The following tips will be helpful in obtaining optimum performance from your new Porsche.
Despite the most modern, high-precision manufacturing methods, the moving parts must still wear in with each other. This wearing-in occurs mainly in the first 2,000 miles (3,000 km).
Therefore:
Preferably take longer trips.
Avoid frequent cold starts with short-distance driving whenever possible.
Avoid full throttle starts and abrupt stops.
Do not exceed maximum engine speed of 4,200 rpm (revolutions per minute).
Do not run a cold engine at high rpm either in Neutral or in gear.
Do not let the engine labor, especially when driving uphill. Shift to the next lower gear in time (use the most favorable rpm range).
Never lug the engine in high gear at low speeds. This rule applies at all times, not just during the break-in period.
Do not participate in motor racing events, sports driving schools, etc. during the first 2,000 miles (3,000 kilometers).
There may be a slight stiffness in the steering, gear-shifting or other controls during the break-in period which will gradually disappear.
Break in brake pads and brake disks
New brake pads and disks have to be “broken in”, and therefore only attain optimal friction when the car has covered several hundred miles or km.
The slightly reduced braking ability must be compensated for by pressing the brake pedal harder. This also applies whenever the brake pads and brake disks are replaced.
New Tires
NNew tires do not have maximum traction. They tend to be slippery.
Break in new tires by driving at moderate speeds during the first 60 to 120 miles (100 to 200 km). Longer braking distances must be anticipated.
Make it a habit to check the engine oil with every refueling.
The following tips will be helpful in obtaining optimum performance from your new Porsche.
Despite the most modern, high-precision manufacturing methods, the moving parts must still wear in with each other. This wearing-in occurs mainly in the first 2,000 miles (3,000 km).
Therefore:
Preferably take longer trips.
Avoid frequent cold starts with short-distance driving whenever possible.
Avoid full throttle starts and abrupt stops.
Do not exceed maximum engine speed of 4,200 rpm (revolutions per minute).
Do not run a cold engine at high rpm either in Neutral or in gear.
Do not let the engine labor, especially when driving uphill. Shift to the next lower gear in time (use the most favorable rpm range).
Never lug the engine in high gear at low speeds. This rule applies at all times, not just during the break-in period.
Do not participate in motor racing events, sports driving schools, etc. during the first 2,000 miles (3,000 kilometers).
There may be a slight stiffness in the steering, gear-shifting or other controls during the break-in period which will gradually disappear.
Break in brake pads and brake disks
New brake pads and disks have to be “broken in”, and therefore only attain optimal friction when the car has covered several hundred miles or km.
The slightly reduced braking ability must be compensated for by pressing the brake pedal harder. This also applies whenever the brake pads and brake disks are replaced.
New Tires
NNew tires do not have maximum traction. They tend to be slippery.
Break in new tires by driving at moderate speeds during the first 60 to 120 miles (100 to 200 km). Longer braking distances must be anticipated.
10-03-2016, 11:47 PM
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I still prefer the .1 GT3 over the .1 R RS GT4
10-04-2016, 09:22 AM
#1845
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Originally Posted by orthojoe
16,000 miles. Almost 50 track days. Full auto mode on track (9k rpm shifts). Still running fine. Mobil 1 5w-50 oil every 10 track days.
