10-20-2010, 09:09 AM
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Location: Wichita; KS
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Originally Posted by Perfectlap
Given the inventory of Porsches in general, you should look for a newer, in terms of engine design, Boxster. At this particular weight, those extra ponies really hit the sweet spot when you are exiting out of corners. It also helps in merging on highways and overtaking soccer mom vans. When I first drove a Honda S2000 on 240 HP (albeit with less torque) and came out of braking I instantly had an 'a ha" momment. Although the S2000 has its engine weight before the front shocks, the principle was similarish to a mid-engine two seater like the Boxster: At 240-260 HP(3.2 Boxster engines), this variety of roadster "comes alive".
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I was thinking this same thing after reading the 911 comment. But then I also know how appealing a pristine interior can be.
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Last edited by yelojkt; 10-20-2010 at 09:12 AM.
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10-20-2010, 09:56 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Clarksville, Tn
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S2000's are fun cars to drive, but a 986S will walk all over one....and the honda is very cramped for interior space too.
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'13 S - Guards Red / Luxor Beige - Options - Loaded to the Hilt!!
'01 S - Guards Red / Beige - Surrendered - 04.18.12
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10-20-2010, 12:41 PM
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Engine Surgeon
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Cleveland GA USA
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I have changed the oil once in 7 years. My car has 12k on it. It still smells like new!
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Classic example of a situation where someone doesn't understand what kills engine oil.. How about fuel intrusion? coolant intrusion?
The oil in that engine should have changed at least once per year, EVEN IF THE CAR WASN'T BEING DRIVEN!
Based on what I have seen, I'd bet the engine posted above would be at higher risk of experiencing an IMS issue or some other engine issue than most any other 100K mile engine that had been driven by a teenager.
Lack of use IS ABUSE!
To the poster bragging about the 7 year old service:
Do an oil change and send me a 1 liter sample of that oil. I'll analyze it for free, I'd pay to see the acid numbers that oil has!
Extended drain intervals are one reason why these engines are seeing failures and thats not just in terms of mileage..
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IMS Solution/ Faultless Tool Inventor
US Patent 8,992,089 &
US Patent 9,416,697
Developer of The IMS Retrofit Procedure- M96/ M97 Specialist
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10-20-2010, 12:51 PM
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Location: Clarksville, Tn
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Jake, I was on your site the other day and love the comment on your 4.0 race engine....
"For those with Deep Pockets and Big Balls!!!"
Laughed my ass off...but I bet that engine is a freaking screamer!
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'13 S - Guards Red / Luxor Beige - Options - Loaded to the Hilt!!
'01 S - Guards Red / Beige - Surrendered - 04.18.12
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10-20-2010, 01:33 PM
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Engine Surgeon
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Cleveland GA USA
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Originally Posted by jwade
Jake, I was on your site the other day and love the comment on your 4.0 race engine....
"For those with Deep Pockets and Big Balls!!!"
Laughed my ass off...but I bet that engine is a freaking screamer!
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Yep... I say it like it is! Keeps the tirekickers away!
I designed the first of these 4 liter engines for my Wife's Land Speed 996... Her T shirt reads:
"If I had balls they'd be bigger than yours".. She currently holds four Land Speed Records :-)
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Jake Raby/www.flat6innovations.com
IMS Solution/ Faultless Tool Inventor
US Patent 8,992,089 &
US Patent 9,416,697
Developer of The IMS Retrofit Procedure- M96/ M97 Specialist
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10-20-2010, 02:59 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: USA
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I have a 1997 with 60k miles and just swapped my IMS bearing out for the $600 LN bearing.
I wish I hadn't even bothered replacing mine becasue my stock bearing was in "like Brand new condition".
At least I have piece of mind now but if I could go back in time, I certainly wouldnt have messed with mine.
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10-20-2010, 05:02 PM
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Porscheectomy
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Seattle Area
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Originally Posted by dirkdiggler
I have a 1997 with 60k miles and just swapped my IMS bearing out for the $600 LN bearing.
I wish I hadn't even bothered replacing mine becasue my stock bearing was in "like Brand new condition".
At least I have piece of mind now but if I could go back in time, I certainly wouldnt have messed with mine.
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I replaced the bearing on my 45k mile 2000S as well and the bearing looks great, but I'm still glad I did it.
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10-20-2010, 05:06 PM
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Engine Surgeon
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Cleveland GA USA
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Originally Posted by dirkdiggler
I have a 1997 with 60k miles and just swapped my IMS bearing out for the $600 LN bearing.
I wish I hadn't even bothered replacing mine becasue my stock bearing was in "like Brand new condition".
At least I have piece of mind now but if I could go back in time, I certainly wouldnt have messed with mine.
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That bearing can go from perfect to failed in less than 1K miles.
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Jake Raby/www.flat6innovations.com
IMS Solution/ Faultless Tool Inventor
US Patent 8,992,089 &
US Patent 9,416,697
Developer of The IMS Retrofit Procedure- M96/ M97 Specialist
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