machina

Teams are running 997 3.6 in Grand Sport class. I wonder how these motors are holding up with all the problems they have had espeicially regarding oiling etc. Rules allow an Accusump and mods to pan and baffles but those are only bandaids.

Anyone here run a 997 with PCA, PBOC, etc? How are you doing with it.?

dr

NJcroc

Koni has been running these motors for a few years now, even if you need to replace the motor it still cost less than rebuild on older motor. The teams would pay less than 10k for a complete motor filled with oil and new plugs

earlyapex

What oiling problems have they had?

sechsgang

All I know is my #21 car for the 6 hours better not break...lol...

analogmike

I think they normally put in a new engine every year and it should hold up ok, near stock they should be reliable.

I'll be at VIR back in the orange BGB car, maybe with a famous/fast co-drover again, see you there!

sechsgang

yay, I get to race Mike...and hopefully, Stanton will be at Petit or something...Cause Darren is and I lost him as a co-driver because of it!


You know who you with yet? Im with Ryan Eversley

coryf

I think I am joining you guys in the 21 car as well. Looking forward to running with Marcus again.

sechsgang

So its gonna be u, me and ryan, Im definitely happy about that. Ill see you there.




-Drew

analogmike

Glad you are coming, Cory!!

Stanton will be in the green car, maybe in my car too... but I think I will have David Murry helping out

See you there, Drew!

sechsgang

Well, so goes my winning strategy...lol...this is going to be a load of fun. Ill make sure to stop by and say hi.


-Drew

earlyapex

One engine per year? There doesn't appear to be an oiling problem with the M96/97 motor.

Good luck guys. Have a fun and safe event.

bgiere

Does Grand Am restrict the M96/97 engines ?

C.J. Ichiban

mike is that my boy Dirk in your photo?

sechsgang

looks like him, but regardless, Im pretty sure hell be running a BGB car as well...Greg Loles told me about a seat that was available with him.



-Drew

analogmike

Yes! I had the pleasure of co-driving with Dahk Vahna at Lime Rock. Check my website for a good writeup of that race with more pictures.

Good luck in the Miata!