How many 15-16 gt3's have engine replaced?
06-03-2019, 04:48 PM
#2716
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06-03-2019, 05:43 PM
#2717
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06-03-2019, 05:48 PM
#2718
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06-03-2019, 08:02 PM
#2719
Race Director
Sounds like you won the new engine lottery.
06-03-2019, 08:02 PM
#2720
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I usually don’t log the first or last lap, as there is usually slow traffic for me to get by, and I am only doing 4 sessions on average. I generally call a weekend as 300ish miles. We are going to a new format this weekend, so I’ll re-evaluate that figure.
Good luck with your situation.
06-03-2019, 09:05 PM
#2721
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06-03-2019, 09:08 PM
#2722
Race Director
06-03-2019, 09:21 PM
#2723
Three Wheelin'
It could be bad plugs too. I had a similar issue, they swapped the coils and engine misfire moved to that cylinder. They replaced it and a month later I had the same code throw again, but this time the plugs were falling apart. No issues since the replacement of the plugs.
06-04-2019, 01:16 AM
#2724
Intermediate
I too, am grateful for Rob and Co for I wouldn't own my current '14 GT3 with the original E series engine. Thank you!
06-04-2019, 02:16 AM
#2725
Drifting
Not sure if this is still an active thread. I have a 2015 GT3 that just had the misfire code come up.
F02887 engine code
20,000 miles
Purchase CPO last year with 12,000 miles
17 track days since last July when I purchased
2550 track miles (best guess, 30 miles per session and 5 sessions per day, 17 days)
At dealer now after they ignored the bulletin and replaced #3 plug and coil. Stated that the misfire followed the coil. I picked it up and set the code again within 2 exits from the dealership. Returned vehicle and now waiting to hear back.
F02887 engine code
20,000 miles
Purchase CPO last year with 12,000 miles
17 track days since last July when I purchased
2550 track miles (best guess, 30 miles per session and 5 sessions per day, 17 days)
At dealer now after they ignored the bulletin and replaced #3 plug and coil. Stated that the misfire followed the coil. I picked it up and set the code again within 2 exits from the dealership. Returned vehicle and now waiting to hear back.
06-04-2019, 05:17 AM
#2726
How many engines affected??
I am glad this blog is active again, even if due to misfortune of Kevin. It seems his misfortune will lead to a new engine. Very nice to have. Sadly it was never established what percentage of engines is affected. I have the G series. On the track
One of the magazines I get suggested that way more series one 991 GT3s were built than thought. It is speculated that 6,000 left the factory.
My impression of these failures is that racing them is a contributing factor. On the road you can do distance, but remain well under 9,000 revs most of the time. And that is driving half way legal! On the track if your revs are not up there you are not really trying. Add in the odd overenthusiastic downshift and the stresses on the engines are very high. In our country the motorplan is invalidated if the car is tracked.
One of the magazines I get suggested that way more series one 991 GT3s were built than thought. It is speculated that 6,000 left the factory.
My impression of these failures is that racing them is a contributing factor. On the road you can do distance, but remain well under 9,000 revs most of the time. And that is driving half way legal! On the track if your revs are not up there you are not really trying. Add in the odd overenthusiastic downshift and the stresses on the engines are very high. In our country the motorplan is invalidated if the car is tracked.
06-04-2019, 10:07 AM
#2727
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06-04-2019, 10:37 AM
#2728
Rennlist Member
I am glad this blog is active again, even if due to misfortune of Kevin. It seems his misfortune will lead to a new engine. Very nice to have. Sadly it was never established what percentage of engines is affected. I have the G series. On the track
One of the magazines I get suggested that way more series one 991 GT3s were built than thought. It is speculated that 6,000 left the factory.
My impression of these failures is that racing them is a contributing factor. On the road you can do distance, but remain well under 9,000 revs most of the time. And that is driving half way legal! On the track if your revs are not up there you are not really trying. Add in the odd overenthusiastic downshift and the stresses on the engines are very high. In our country the motorplan is invalidated if the car is tracked.
One of the magazines I get suggested that way more series one 991 GT3s were built than thought. It is speculated that 6,000 left the factory.
My impression of these failures is that racing them is a contributing factor. On the road you can do distance, but remain well under 9,000 revs most of the time. And that is driving half way legal! On the track if your revs are not up there you are not really trying. Add in the odd overenthusiastic downshift and the stresses on the engines are very high. In our country the motorplan is invalidated if the car is tracked.
I think track guys are just more vocal about it. Probably just more vocal, period, lol.
06-05-2019, 03:22 PM
#2729
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Not sure if this is still an active thread. I have a 2015 GT3 that just had the misfire code come up.
F02887 engine code
20,000 miles
Purchase CPO last year with 12,000 miles
17 track days since last July when I purchased
2550 track miles (best guess, 30 miles per session and 5 sessions per day, 17 days)
At dealer now after they ignored the bulletin and replaced #3 plug and coil. Stated that the misfire followed the coil. I picked it up and set the code again within 2 exits from the dealership. Returned vehicle and now waiting to hear back.
F02887 engine code
20,000 miles
Purchase CPO last year with 12,000 miles
17 track days since last July when I purchased
2550 track miles (best guess, 30 miles per session and 5 sessions per day, 17 days)
At dealer now after they ignored the bulletin and replaced #3 plug and coil. Stated that the misfire followed the coil. I picked it up and set the code again within 2 exits from the dealership. Returned vehicle and now waiting to hear back.
Dealer has authorization to drop motor out for inspection. It seems they are heading in the right direction.
