Originally Posted by KrazyK

Hah, thanks. Its' probably less shock for Integra owners to realize they just lost $4000 in value vs. losing $20,000 with the 996. Though I doubt an Integra roller is even worth $1000. Probably more like the current scrap weight.

Originally Posted by jumper5836

I new engine here in Canada is more like 32k installed.

Originally Posted by alpine003

It's amazing a new engine used to be $12k even a few years ago. I remember a member that got his engine for $16k at a dealership including installation and at that time, he felt like he got raped. Lol have times changed.

Originally Posted by jumper5836

sorry but do you know how long it took to see failures in the original engines. I think not.
There will be failures, no doubt in my mind. Will Porsche release all these numbers to us. I again doubt it. Blame it on not having the ability but I've heard of independent's having these engine failures come in on a monthly basis to deal with. And that's from a low production model vs Honda/Toyota engines out there. Your smoking real good stuff thinking that it wouldn't happen again.
Their **** engines, not performance engines, not built to track and not built to be driven in all climates in all weather conditions. Their best driven under warm weather, garage kept queens that don't see the driving that the old ones were made to do. Outside of perfect conditions and the failure rates sky rocket. Sorry as much as I love Porsche and what it used to stand I am no fanboy and know when I have been had.

Originally Posted by roadsession

Wow. SLOW CLAP on your silly baseless diatribe. Go away with KrazyK to your own sad world of 996 ownership.

Originally Posted by jumper5836

I only agree if your talking exercised from cold taken out from warm weather or warm garage, put away in a warm garage and driven like any other car out there following the laws of the road. This is what I meant by perfect conditions. As long as the engine is all ready warm and running, driving in cold weather is fine as long as the engines running or warm the whole time. Performance driving is another story I think this severely reduces the amount of engine life it does have.

Originally Posted by Cuda911

12/19/2014 Update: Tony's been hard at work. He dropped the motor yesterday, and got it palletized and shipped today:

Originally Posted by silotwo

Hmmm, my 2004 C2 that I purchased in 2007 has been driven in all climates, even parked outside under ice and snow the first couple of years, cleaned off and driven beyond the rules of the road on a daily basis (although never been tracked). 86K miles on the clock now and still running very well. Not sure where folks come up with the idea that these cars can only be driven under certain conditions or why some people own what sounds as if they despise.

Originally Posted by DTMiller

I honestly couldn't be more excited for you.

Originally Posted by jumper5836

I feel the same way. Even though I have mixed feelings on the engine it self.

Originally Posted by Cuda911

Thanks, guys!

I went over to the shop today, and they are all set for the transplant next week. Once they receive the motor, they will see what all ancillary stuff I should replaces (hoses, etc.). I will definitely also get a new AOS and replace the spark plugs.

Originally Posted by roadsession

AWESOME!

BTW Reman motors come with all new spark plugs and AOS...and given the mileage / age on this they're probably pretty new...