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Cloudsurfer · 09-09-2010, 08:22 AM

Sorry to hear that

However, that is why I have upgraded rods and ARP bolts in the 3.8 I built that's in my car. In your case, I would suspect an oiling issue, which is a common problem of all the M96 series engines when put on the track.

Obviously what you have left isn't going to be rebuildable, but on your next motor (whichever route you go with), I'd strongly recommend, at the very least, the 996 X51 pan (which is MUCH better baffled), while the real solution is an accusump.

09-09-2010, 08:22 AM	#6
Cloudsurfer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Depends on the day of the week.... Posts: 1,400	Sorry to hear that However, that is why I have upgraded rods and ARP bolts in the 3.8 I built that's in my car. In your case, I would suspect an oiling issue, which is a common problem of all the M96 series engines when put on the track. Obviously what you have left isn't going to be rebuildable, but on your next motor (whichever route you go with), I'd strongly recommend, at the very least, the 996 X51 pan (which is MUCH better baffled), while the real solution is an accusump. __________________ Boxster S