VF Supercharger
10-23-2017, 05:15 PM
#16
Three Wheelin'
Mark my words.
10-23-2017, 07:38 PM
#17
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Here you go, give it a shot and let us know how it goes:
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/...352837658.html
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/...352837658.html
10-23-2017, 08:17 PM
#18
Burning Brakes
Before I got my 996 I remember seeing a car locally that had one that was for sale....I have to say it looks like a pretty well done kit. I don't think it's going to cause the IMS bearing to carry any extra load, I don't see how it could really add to the normal modes of failure, heck, you would just get through the corners at tracks faster with less oil starvation!!!
It will also heat the pistons up more, and probably increase shear stresses on the oil film between the piston and bore.
Don't forget higher temps on the valves in the head, so more likely to crack and intermix.
The added thermal loading will stress out everything else including the cooling system.
There is a video on youtube of a blown m96 in an older 911 body with 1000hp, but it doesn't say how long it lasted....
10-23-2017, 09:22 PM
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10-23-2017, 09:29 PM
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every post ends up with the same remarks yet i cant find a single that has had an issue
there are quite a few gyts on 6speedonline that have them and positive things to say about them
there are quite a few gyts on 6speedonline that have them and positive things to say about them
10-23-2017, 09:37 PM
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I saw that flat 6 innovations didn't recommend it on stock engines and definitely wouldn't want to take the risk. I just figured if the 4s engine is the same as the turbo then in theory it should be safe for a turbo or supercharger. (But I'm a newbie to the porsche world..)
10-23-2017, 10:09 PM
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10-24-2017, 04:33 AM
#24
Race Director
Are they glass, or does the platform just let you run them to the death? The biggest factor I see in blown motors is owners trying to make them something they're not (ex. relying on OEM IMSb, tracking all day & running them too hot for too long, etc.). The stories of regular use-inspired issues like Cuda's motor seem relatively rare.
A good friend of mine has a supercharged 996. He has had nothing but problems with it, for years. He told me over $50 k in expenses. He never drives it any more.
A friend of mine just blew the motor in his Cayman GT4, tracking it after chipping it. These modern Porsche motors don't seem to like much more than OEM power for aggressive use. That's my experience, anyway.
10-24-2017, 10:54 AM
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To be fair, ALL of my motor failures have been due to very aggressive use of the cars. I didn't buy them to drive them like Camrys.
A good friend of mine has a supercharged 996. He has had nothing but problems with it, for years. He told me over $50 k in expenses. He never drives it any more.
A friend of mine just blew the motor in his Cayman GT4, tracking it after chipping it. These modern Porsche motors don't seem to like much more than OEM power for aggressive use. That's my experience, anyway.
A good friend of mine has a supercharged 996. He has had nothing but problems with it, for years. He told me over $50 k in expenses. He never drives it any more.
A friend of mine just blew the motor in his Cayman GT4, tracking it after chipping it. These modern Porsche motors don't seem to like much more than OEM power for aggressive use. That's my experience, anyway.
10-24-2017, 12:00 PM
#27
Noted on yours, thanks. Wowsa on the GT4. There's a lot to be said for finding peace with having a cool street car & leaving it at that! GL with your boxser btw.
10-24-2017, 12:15 PM
#28
Yeah, I've heard the gt4 is having issues. So much so that the local dealer here is actually checking your social media to see if you hit the tracks with it and once they find out, deny the warranty.
10-24-2017, 12:32 PM
#30
wow - that explains why so many are being turned over. One dealer's note in the classifieds said "of the 20 GT4s we've sold this season..." If one dealer is turning over that many in a short timeframe, it begs a question of why so many original owners are dropping them.