Best engine (re)builders in/near Germany?
#1
Best engine (re)builders in/near Germany?
As a regular forum user, I know about some engine builders, and I'm sure I'd love one of Jake Raby / Flat Six Innovation's creations. But I'm rather far away (across the Atlantic), which would mean at very least huge additional costs and hassles. Can anyone recommend good 996 engine (re)builders in or near Germany?
Thanks!
Thanks!
#2
#4
Though I know of Hartech and haven't ruled them out. But if I find an otherwise equally good solution this side of the channel, it would be much better. Could even make the difference between a rebuild making sense and not.
Last edited by rs10; 07-15-2022 at 07:49 AM.
#5
Instructor
You should give Fabian Roock in Cologne a call. He used to operate a racing team and shop in Atlanta, Georgia before moving back to Germany and building NRWs biggest Porsche dealer. He definitely will know to guide you to trustworthy people/shops in Germany (not suggesting you should go to him or Porsche OEM for rebuild - but Fabian will know the scene better than anyone!).
i got to know him because I happened to buy a used 996 that his shop in Atlanta used to work on 10 years ago, including engine rebuild.
https://roocksport.com
i got to know him because I happened to buy a used 996 that his shop in Atlanta used to work on 10 years ago, including engine rebuild.
https://roocksport.com
Last edited by Tr4ckD4ys; 07-15-2022 at 08:10 AM.
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Rennlist Member
[quote=rs10;18250086]As a regular forum user, I know about some engine builders, and I'm sure I'd love one of Jake Raby / Flat Six Innovation's creations. But I'm rather far away (across the Atlantic), which would mean at very least huge additional costs and hassles. Can anyone recommend good 996 engine (re)builders in or near Germany?
Thanks Jarno in Keil is respected by the Facebook Porsche 996,997, 987 engine builders forum. He's a moderator of this forum. I enjoy his posts
Thanks Jarno in Keil is respected by the Facebook Porsche 996,997, 987 engine builders forum. He's a moderator of this forum. I enjoy his posts
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Race Car
Please tell me you have reached out and at least asked Manthey.... I can not think there is a more qualified group to build your engine...anywhere.
If I lived in Germany, they would hav a restraining order (or German equivalent) on me in no time.
If I lived in Germany, they would hav a restraining order (or German equivalent) on me in no time.
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#8
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By the way, Porsche owns a 51% controlling majority in Manthey Racing, so indirectly, you’re kind of just going the OEM Route at that point.
Last edited by Tr4ckD4ys; 07-15-2022 at 10:21 AM.
#9
Race Car
Yeah.. listen to Patrick and don’t try cause it’s too hard or whatever.
Or, do what I would do and don’t listen to Patrick. Manthey builds and services customer cars, are factory supported financially and live and test their products and services at the ring. Worst that can happen is they say no… pretty low consequence if you ask me and the upside is totally worth that price of admission.
Or, do what I would do and don’t listen to Patrick. Manthey builds and services customer cars, are factory supported financially and live and test their products and services at the ring. Worst that can happen is they say no… pretty low consequence if you ask me and the upside is totally worth that price of admission.
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#10
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Yeah.. listen to Patrick and don’t try cause it’s too hard or whatever.
Or, do what I would do and don’t listen to Patrick. Manthey builds and services customer cars, are factory supported financially and live and test their products and services at the ring. Worst that can happen is they say no… pretty low consequence if you ask me and the upside is totally worth that price of admission.
Or, do what I would do and don’t listen to Patrick. Manthey builds and services customer cars, are factory supported financially and live and test their products and services at the ring. Worst that can happen is they say no… pretty low consequence if you ask me and the upside is totally worth that price of admission.
also why would anybody do what you or I would do based on the limited information here.
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#11
Race Car
I would do what I am saying cause it’s free and no risk and could lead to an engine rebuild by arguably the best group in the entirety of the world to do it.
Thats why.
Thats why.
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How about FVD Brombacher.
#13
If I'm going to pay tons of money for a rebuild anyway, I wouldn't mind a bit more power, and also addressing some reliability issues, even if it costs a bit more.
#14
Race Car
Of course. No real value to me but if you could advise what they give you for options I would be really interested to know what they can do.
Did you tell them you would like the engine optimized for a particular characteristic (use case, output, reliability) during the rebuild process ?
Did you tell them you would like the engine optimized for a particular characteristic (use case, output, reliability) during the rebuild process ?
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[QUOTE=SealG996;18250239]
Do you know Jarno's user name on this forum? Or do you have any other info that might help me find him? (I searched the forum for "Jarno in Keil" (and Kiel) but nothing came up.)
Thanks!
As a regular forum user, I know about some engine builders, and I'm sure I'd love one of Jake Raby / Flat Six Innovation's creations. But I'm rather far away (across the Atlantic), which would mean at very least huge additional costs and hassles. Can anyone recommend good 996 engine (re)builders in or near Germany?
Thanks Jarno in Keil is respected by the Facebook Porsche 996,997, 987 engine builders forum. He's a moderator of this forum. I enjoy his posts
Thanks Jarno in Keil is respected by the Facebook Porsche 996,997, 987 engine builders forum. He's a moderator of this forum. I enjoy his posts
Thanks!