Slakker Performance
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So Hartech has a USA dealer now with Slakker Performance in Oklahoma OK. haven't seen Slakker on here in a while now
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go to Facebook Porsche 996,997,986 and 987 engine builders. page
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go to Facebook Porsche 996,997,986 and 987 engine builders. page
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In addition to being Hartech’s exclusive distributor for the US, we use all of their processes for machining and rebuilding M96 and M97 engines and have approval to call the engines that we build to their standards Hartech Engines. We are in communication with them daily for support and collaboration. We will be adding the 9A1 engine when Hartech releases their 4.2L version later this year, providing them data for their Eco Power project using our engine dyno with high speed combustion and pressure wave analysis, and sharing all of the development work we are doing on cylinder heads and valve train development using our Spintron.
We are enthusiasts that are passionate about these engines and believe that the US market will benefit from having access to Hartech’s innovations, We have no interest in “canned packages” that will allow us to streamline our build process using assembly labor. Every build we do is to tailored to the vision of the owner.
Our current projects range from a $19k 3.4L Cayman stock rebuild to a $32k 3.6L-4.1L X51 rebuild of a catastrophic failure where the owner wants to see how far we can push the envelope. But one of my favorite applications is for a customer that fell in love with their 2.7 Boxster, a $24k 2.7L->3.7L upgrade using the original block and a rebuilt pair of “S”heads.
We break in and tune all of our builds on our engine dyno. Our warranty covers track use as long as our guidelines are followed which are largely based on the data driven “oil instability thread” where we have collaborated with other Rennlisters to research and understand the oil starvation issue.
We are enthusiasts that are passionate about these engines and believe that the US market will benefit from having access to Hartech’s innovations, We have no interest in “canned packages” that will allow us to streamline our build process using assembly labor. Every build we do is to tailored to the vision of the owner.
Our current projects range from a $19k 3.4L Cayman stock rebuild to a $32k 3.6L-4.1L X51 rebuild of a catastrophic failure where the owner wants to see how far we can push the envelope. But one of my favorite applications is for a customer that fell in love with their 2.7 Boxster, a $24k 2.7L->3.7L upgrade using the original block and a rebuilt pair of “S”heads.
We break in and tune all of our builds on our engine dyno. Our warranty covers track use as long as our guidelines are followed which are largely based on the data driven “oil instability thread” where we have collaborated with other Rennlisters to research and understand the oil starvation issue.
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Brandon Clark
Slakker Racing Development - "Hartech UK's exclusive engine machining and rebuilding partner for the US."
www.sr.dev
Certified Cylinder Head Machinist - AERA
Certified Hartech Machining and Engine Rebuilding - Hartech UK
Certified High Performance Tuner - EFI Univ
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That's good news - even though LNE is an excellent company and highly recommended we really need more of these top companies to drive the innovation and keep costs in balance. It would be even better if we could do this in global scale. Just as an example Nickies solution is reasonably priced at 5.5k USD (Nickies + JE pistons, rings) but that will turn to 7.5-8.0k EUR solution due to shipping and VAT. Hartech is in similar position in EU as is LNE (except shipping) due to brexit (VAT...).
There are of course smaller shops in EU like Werksmotor and Skramovsky but they are harder to reach than LNE or Hartech for example. One highend engineering shop in EU that does nothing but processes those blocks for other engine builders and shops could bring the costs down. Perhaps LNE could license their process and tech....
That could benefit other than M96 engines as well as for example pre-2012 V8 Cayenne owners are having the same bore scoring issue as M96/M97 owners. The problem with Cayenne is of course is the deprecating car value which makes the rebuild process not economically sensible. If we could fix properly but "economically" those V8s we could have much more high performance Cayennes on the streets as well. So at least in theory there's a business opportunity but as always - if it were easy everybody would be doing it....
There are of course smaller shops in EU like Werksmotor and Skramovsky but they are harder to reach than LNE or Hartech for example. One highend engineering shop in EU that does nothing but processes those blocks for other engine builders and shops could bring the costs down. Perhaps LNE could license their process and tech....
That could benefit other than M96 engines as well as for example pre-2012 V8 Cayenne owners are having the same bore scoring issue as M96/M97 owners. The problem with Cayenne is of course is the deprecating car value which makes the rebuild process not economically sensible. If we could fix properly but "economically" those V8s we could have much more high performance Cayennes on the streets as well. So at least in theory there's a business opportunity but as always - if it were easy everybody would be doing it....
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From a facebook post: "Hartech M97 engines were in class winning cars in both the British Endurance Racing Championship and the WRL this year. And because we have duplicated their model of a fully integrated machining and rebuild shop, we will be able to offer their redesigned engine packages from the high teens to mid 20's depending on the application." I'm sure pricing is still yet to be solidified but this should give you an idea. My hope is that they offer a wider range of services at various price points. There will be folks that want more power, whether for track work or bragging rights, but don't forget about the owners that find them selves in a situation where a rebuild is needed back to OEM spec with little desire for more power but all the desire for a dependable and "bulletproof" package. I think this is a largely untapped market. I think their experience in endurance racing will set them up well for that and the more options the better for the consumer.
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There will be folks that want more power, whether for track work or bragging rights, but don't forget about the owners that find them selves in a situation where a rebuild is needed back to OEM spec with little desire for more power but all the desire for a dependable and "bulletproof" package. I think this is a largely untapped market.
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I'm pretty sure I remember Raby saying that the Stocker option was no longer being offered well over a year ago. Also, I'm not sure about the Stocker being built for spec racing too. This is still specified in bright red text on their site and specifically calls out the Track Performer package for any type of track driving. I think it's way to soon to draw any comparisons at this point but I'll be following to see what the offerings look like. If they can find a way to offer 3 levels of builds appropriately spaced price wise it would be great. Personally, I find much more joy from the handling dynamics and sound the car produces than 50 extra horsepower but I recognize everyone has different priorities.
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