stjoh

Hmm, I just ordered a OEM mount... Could you feel any difference between OEM and the wevo?

stjoh

Well, there are rebuilds and there are rebuilds. What you're talking about would be great and result in essentially a zero-time engine but spending 20k on that or a crate engine from Porsche for a car that's only worth 20k wasn't an option for me. If I was trying to build a class winning spec racer that may be the way to go but that is not my goal. My options were getting another used engine or doing the more modest rebuild. In the end I decided that getting an engine that has been inspected and reassembled with new bearings, water pump, rings, valve job etc was better than another used engine. I think with the reliability mods that I'm adding that the odds are pretty good that I'll have a reliable engine for what I'm planning to do. I fully understand that it may fail again at some point, but even if I have to rebuild it again (twice) I'll be ahead. So while Raby would deliver a top-notch rebuilt engine spending 20k and waiting 9 months is not the right answer for everybody...

Imo000

Careful with the new rings, make sure there is not ridge at the top of the bores.

stjoh

Thanks. My rebuilder has done a bunch of these so I assume he knows to check for this.

alpine003

I'm curious as well.

Stjoh, Please keep us updated on your experience with this builder. This would be a convenient local option for some locals around here.

geetee

night and day difference especially with the SS motor mounts. A little more vibration but I don't care.

dgmark

Again you may come out ok with a refresh, but I have seen enough issues that I will not recommend this in my shop. What you are having done is not considered a rebuild and should not be presented as such. I have a motor in the shop right now that had the valves refaced, 1000 miles later the head of the valve broke off and broke the piston, not a pretty sight.

stjoh

Quick update. My rebuilder started the job of tearing the engine apart. As expected he found metal particles in the oil. He's thinking they are from a rod bearing which will likely require replacement of the crankshaft. Not too surprising based on the info from the previous owner. At least it looks nice and clean now...

Meanwhile I've started installing the GT3 suspension. Rear end is pretty much done. Front will be a bit more work since I'm replacing the lower arms with the split GT3 versions. Still looking for a rear GT3 sway bar, please let me know if you have any leads.

Also, the parts for the third radiator are here. Finishing the suspension install and putting in the radiator will be the goal for labor day weekend. Then it's time to focus on getting the transmission ready before the engine comes back. Pretty much decided on getting the OS Giken LSD.

Barn996

Sounds like a fun project for you, keep the info on your build coming.

manalex

Have a 996 track car, built in a similar fashion to what you're contemplating. While I didn't have to deal with a blown engine, I did make many of the same modifications you've described throughout this thread. Thus far my car has been rock solid (knock wood) and I'm sure you'll be as happy with your's as I've been with mine.

As for the diff-you may want to consider OS Giken. Had it installed a couple of years ago and it has worked flawlessly ever since. I realize that some may consider Guard the standard, but I have nothing but a positive experience with Giken. Thought I'd through them into the mix since it seems you're still at the research stage...

alpine003

OS Giken is well known to the diff/clutch world and I wouldn't hesitate to use one in the same fashion as Recaro's being well known in the seat industry. Looking forward to updates.

BTW, is it me or does the GT3 control arm shims seem a little outrageous but then again, this is Porsche we're talking about...

stjoh

Good to hear. What mods do you have on your car? Any you're not happy with?

Glad to hear about your experience with the OS Giken since I've pretty much decided to get one.

stjoh

Yeah, nothing in the Porsche world is cheap. This is the best price I've found on the shims:

http://www.tarett.com/items/996-997-...9#ITEM_2892261

manalex

I hope I'm not breaking any rules here, but here's a link to my car's build...has all the mods listed.

http://www.renntrack.com/forums/show...rack-Car-Build

I'm happy with the car, VERY happy. My only regret is that I wish it was a 3.6L, but that's minor since I got such a great deal on it when I purchased it. I love the sound of the car, but it's loud. Can't run Sun at RATL or at AMP without baffles, so now I'm looking into a quieter exhaust that still gives the same (or more) power-if anyone can recommend one that would be appreciated.

Perhaps a more sophisticated data system with a bunch of sensors...but just couldn't justify the cost...so not really a regret.

LostSouth

Read your post at Renntrack a while back. My build is very similar. Up at Robinson Racing having the cage done this week. Who did your paint. It's really sharp.