Porsche remanufactured short blocks
02-14-2018, 09:28 PM
#68
Burning Brakes
If these are remanufactured short blocks, who does the work? Does Porsche sub it out? If so, what is the level of quality? I would want to know since it could end up being a similar overall cost if I were to get an engine rebuilt at Flat6.
02-14-2018, 10:15 PM
#69
Rennlist Member
A DIY'er could do a reman short block with basic valve job and all new gaskets/seals for 7-8k repairing as much "as necessary" and not "as much as possible". Of course that would be on an engine that was in really good condition ( heads and all bolt ons )before suffering a bore score, or a bearing failure.
02-14-2018, 11:13 PM
#70
Burning Brakes
In that case, I wonder if Porsche is expanding their restoration and parts business to make it a more significant revenue stream, similar to what Ferrari has done. I saw recently where Porsche was using a state of the art metal 3D printer to manufacture some unobtanium vintage Porsche parts. The 996 is not valuable enough to provide the type support that could be justified with some of the earlier Porsches, but they may be able to sell a few short blocks if they keep the cost down.
02-14-2018, 11:47 PM
#71
Rennlist Member
Quite a few!
02-15-2018, 01:44 AM
#72
Porsche have invested a lot in creating " Porsche Classic Partners " at select dealerships . You can take your 356 to one if you want .
Given that there were 175000 996's built , and most of them are still on the road , along with 70% of all Porsches ever built , the classics support is a real revenue stream .
Given that there were 175000 996's built , and most of them are still on the road , along with 70% of all Porsches ever built , the classics support is a real revenue stream .
02-15-2018, 08:12 AM
#73
Rennlist Member
In that case, I wonder if Porsche is expanding their restoration and parts business to make it a more significant revenue stream, similar to what Ferrari has done. I saw recently where Porsche was using a state of the art metal 3D printer to manufacture some unobtanium vintage Porsche parts. The 996 is not valuable enough to provide the type support that could be justified with some of the earlier Porsches, but they may be able to sell a few short blocks if they keep the cost down.
02-24-2018, 10:53 AM
#74
Rennlist Member
From Porsche:
- Genuine Porsche Parts - Come with a 2 year unlimited mileage warranty. All warranty claims must be processed in person at your nearest Porsche Service Center, then inspected on the vehicle by a factory trained Porsche technician. If approved, installation (but not diagnosis) of the replacement part is typically covered.
02-24-2018, 01:20 PM
#75
I remember when the 911 2.7, 964 where the red headed step child's..... the 996 is great deal at the moment and with this motor program even better for the buck.....There will be a time where the 996 will be valued, it has happened to all the 911 models