How many 15-16 gt3's have engine replaced?
04-07-2016, 10:00 PM
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04-08-2016, 03:00 AM
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Correct David. The crate engine comes complete with headers and bolts directly up. Factor 2 days for the work including testing and software update, maybe 3 if they are busy.
Run in procedure stated same as before. Previously I've just taken it easy for the first few tanks of gas but as I had a 1600 mile journey a few days after the install to the beginning of our annual track tour this time it got a far more gentle break in before hitting 9000 repeatedly on the track! I didn't exceed 6500-7000 on the way down and then only briefly from time to time.
IMO much more important to these engines than the long break in is a more regular oil/filter change (every 4000 miles and 4x track days for me from now on) and an annual plug replacement. The oil is thrift blood of this engine...
Run in procedure stated same as before. Previously I've just taken it easy for the first few tanks of gas but as I had a 1600 mile journey a few days after the install to the beginning of our annual track tour this time it got a far more gentle break in before hitting 9000 repeatedly on the track! I didn't exceed 6500-7000 on the way down and then only briefly from time to time.
IMO much more important to these engines than the long break in is a more regular oil/filter change (every 4000 miles and 4x track days for me from now on) and an annual plug replacement. The oil is thrift blood of this engine...
04-11-2016, 11:31 PM
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I have tried reading the thread from the beginning a few times, but did not see any information on weather we have any knowledge on what oils people were using, especially in the engines that failed and the ones that are still firing with high track miles.
We know that somehow "oiling" is a problem in the non-G engines. The picture from the oil filter on the G also shows a larger opening, which leads me to speculate that oil flow could be an issue at high RPMs. With this in mind, I would like to know what oils people usually run. It would be interesting to see if there is any correlation with oil grade and engine failure. Could lighter oil actually be better for this engine?
We know that somehow "oiling" is a problem in the non-G engines. The picture from the oil filter on the G also shows a larger opening, which leads me to speculate that oil flow could be an issue at high RPMs. With this in mind, I would like to know what oils people usually run. It would be interesting to see if there is any correlation with oil grade and engine failure. Could lighter oil actually be better for this engine?
04-11-2016, 11:47 PM
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I have tried reading the thread from the beginning a few times, but did not see any information on weather we have any knowledge on what oils people were using, especially in the engines that failed and the ones that are still firing with high track miles.
We know that somehow "oiling" is a problem in the non-G engines. The picture from the oil filter on the G also shows a larger opening, which leads me to speculate that oil flow could be an issue at high RPMs. With this in mind, I would like to know what oils people usually run. It would be interesting to see if there is any correlation with oil grade and engine failure. Could lighter oil actually be better for this engine?
We know that somehow "oiling" is a problem in the non-G engines. The picture from the oil filter on the G also shows a larger opening, which leads me to speculate that oil flow could be an issue at high RPMs. With this in mind, I would like to know what oils people usually run. It would be interesting to see if there is any correlation with oil grade and engine failure. Could lighter oil actually be better for this engine?
I'd imagine a GT3 in Dubai would probably be using oil different than one in London (for example). I know if I owned a GT3 in London, I wouldn't be asking a friend in Dubai what she was feeding (in terms of weight and viscosity) her car.
04-12-2016, 12:22 AM
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There's probably too much variability in the areas where the engine failures have occurred.
I'd imagine a GT3 in Dubai would probably be using oil different than one in London (for example). I know if I owned a GT3 in London, I wouldn't be asking a friend in Dubai what she was feeding (in terms of weight and viscosity) her car.
I'd imagine a GT3 in Dubai would probably be using oil different than one in London (for example). I know if I owned a GT3 in London, I wouldn't be asking a friend in Dubai what she was feeding (in terms of weight and viscosity) her car.
04-12-2016, 12:31 AM
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04-12-2016, 12:51 AM
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Motul 8100 X-cess 5W40. It's on the Porsche Approved List. There are almost as many opinions as there are oils.
04-12-2016, 08:46 PM
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Sorry to hear. Calse, see my post on page 15 of this thread. Would be interested to know what your diagnosis is. Hope it works out well for you (by getting a g engine) - better than for me.
I had the same message light up and that was Mar 12. They've ordered parts. No G engine for me - but am appealing.
I had the same message light up and that was Mar 12. They've ordered parts. No G engine for me - but am appealing.
04-12-2016, 10:59 PM
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That's spooky. Hope you get a new engine rather than top-end repair. Mine was at a dealer for exhaust issue, and it showed no codes (E engine with more track miles but 4K fewer street miles).
04-13-2016, 12:02 AM
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04-13-2016, 12:09 AM
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