Another victim of 997.1 Engine failure — Help me find used/rebuilt engine
04-01-2018, 02:40 PM
#31
Nordschleife Master
yes, he had to even cut the metal panel (firewall?) behind the rear seat bench... its very very hacked up. i cant recall if it was either the tach or speedometer that didnt work and he had to put an aftermarket one sitting right in front of the oem gauge cluster....
04-01-2018, 02:47 PM
#32
Nordschleife Master
to OP 997.2 engine i don't think has even been done - it would cost wayyyy more then your budget... you would have to swap more then the engine i would assume - much more.
what happened to the car ? did it break down when you were driving? any symptoms?
what happened to the car ? did it break down when you were driving? any symptoms?
04-01-2018, 04:27 PM
#33
There is a 996 in the market on FB that has a 997.1 engine swap and when asked about it, he said it runs perfect and everything works. He's asking a decent price for it. I'll post it if I can find it again.
04-01-2018, 09:42 PM
#34
I anted up the difference over what my warranty paid and got an RND in mine, plus the IMS solution. (The dual-row aka single row pro would probably have been more than adequate but I admire the Solution's engineering principle so for the difference of a grand I went for it). Given RND's pedigree and all the included upgrades I felt it was the best bang for the buck. The only way I would have put in a used engine would be if I was intending to turn right around and sell the car.
04-01-2018, 09:57 PM
#35
I anted up the difference over what my warranty paid and got an RND in mine, plus the IMS solution. (The dual-row aka single row pro would probably have been more than adequate but I admire the Solution's engineering principle so for the difference of a grand I went for it). Given RND's pedigree and all the included upgrades I felt it was the best bang for the buck. The only way I would have put in a used engine would be if I was intending to turn right around and sell the car.
mike
05-02-2018, 12:00 PM
#37
05-02-2018, 01:28 PM
#38
UPDATE:
It's being rebuilt now. I choose that route because I could not find good used 3.8 engine in the anywhere in the states. Contacted MB motorsport, flat 6 innovation and other numerous engine rebuilders, and ended up shipping the car to LA to rebuild.
Failure turns out that it was rob bolt failure. Not IMS or other issues. Surprisingly, The rebuilder said Porsche's rod bolt is really cheap and easily broken.
Yeah, I know. it is a total disaster.
Currently thinking of whether I would do 4.0 conversion or not. Do you guys have any thought?
It's being rebuilt now. I choose that route because I could not find good used 3.8 engine in the anywhere in the states. Contacted MB motorsport, flat 6 innovation and other numerous engine rebuilders, and ended up shipping the car to LA to rebuild.
Failure turns out that it was rob bolt failure. Not IMS or other issues. Surprisingly, The rebuilder said Porsche's rod bolt is really cheap and easily broken.
Yeah, I know. it is a total disaster.
Currently thinking of whether I would do 4.0 conversion or not. Do you guys have any thought?
05-02-2018, 01:46 PM
#39
RL Community Team
Rennlist Member
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UPDATE:
It's being rebuilt now. I choose that route because I could not find good used 3.8 engine in the anywhere in the states. Contacted MB motorsport, flat 6 innovation and other numerous engine rebuilders, and ended up shipping the car to LA to rebuild.
Failure turns out that it was rob bolt failure. Not IMS or other issues. Surprisingly, The rebuilder said Porsche's rod bolt is really cheap and easily broken.
Yeah, I know. it is a total disaster.
Currently thinking of whether I would do 4.0 conversion or not. Do you guys have any thought?
It's being rebuilt now. I choose that route because I could not find good used 3.8 engine in the anywhere in the states. Contacted MB motorsport, flat 6 innovation and other numerous engine rebuilders, and ended up shipping the car to LA to rebuild.
Failure turns out that it was rob bolt failure. Not IMS or other issues. Surprisingly, The rebuilder said Porsche's rod bolt is really cheap and easily broken.
Yeah, I know. it is a total disaster.
Currently thinking of whether I would do 4.0 conversion or not. Do you guys have any thought?
05-02-2018, 01:54 PM
#40
HP I am gaining by converting to 4.0 is only 5 - 10HP. But I gain mid-range torque and more reliable engine. Do you think it's worth few grand? A concern I have is if it will affect resale value if I sell the car in the future. Will it affect positively or negatively?
05-02-2018, 02:46 PM
#41
RL Community Team
Rennlist Member
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HP I am gaining by converting to 4.0 is only 5 - 10HP. But I gain mid-range torque and more reliable engine. Do you think it's worth few grand? A concern I have is if it will affect resale value if I sell the car in the future. Will it affect positively or negatively?
05-02-2018, 04:21 PM
#42
Three Wheelin'
I'd do the 4.0 liter assuming I could find some dyno sheets (which curiously don't pop up for 4.0 liter engine builds) that was within 100hp of what the Porsche 4.0 liter makes. I don't see paying a few thousand for it to make 350whp which is what I've seen the 4.0 liter builds making or thereabouts. Otherwise I'd have it rebuilt and then sell my car when it came home. I've already done the song and dance of paying $10K+ for an engine build that I then end up having problems with a few thousand miles down the road. No thanks!