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Jake Raby · 10-19-2015, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Radua

Hoping someone can answer this question: Just purchased a 2004 Boxster S Anniversary Edition that had a catastrophic IMS engine failure in 2009. Porsche good willed a new engine on 4/2009. New engine only has 26k on it. Is this new engine suspect for an IMS failure? Or would that have been corrected with engine. Thanks.

In this case the engine sill be fitted with an M97 IMSB. It has the same chance of living as all the 2006-2008 cars, which is very good as long as it is is not tracked. Change the oil 4X more frequently than the factory says, and just drive.

papasmurf · 10-23-2015, 06:13 AM

I can't imagine having to dump that kind of $$ right off the bat. I personally would have probably just searched out a used engine and took my chances from there as you could put two or three used engines in for the price of some of the varous rebuilds which frequently do not have all that much warranty anyways. Raby obviously builds really good engines and charges for them as well and there are plenty of people that have had great experiences and will vouch for his product. The only thing I get tired of is hearing him do the same. If your product is the best, just sit quiet and let your customers do the advertising for you...no need to knock down your competition (whether you want to acknowledge them as competition or not) with every discussion.

-flame suit on.

Hammerhead2501 · 10-26-2015, 03:14 PM

Got a call from Jake this afternoon, and things are progressing nicely and ahead of schedule. Could have the car back in 10 days. I feel like a kid waiting on Christmas to get here. More to come...

Jake Raby · 10-26-2015, 05:10 PM

This one has been a true resurrection... All the planets have aligned.

Hammerhead2501 · 12-08-2015, 04:14 PM

OK finally getting around to an update, but I've been busy DRIVING! Almost 2000 miles on the car since I picked it up at Flat 6. First I have to say I am really glad I didn't let this car go when it seemed like a total loss. Jake and the guys at Flat 6 resurrected this baby and I just have to say DAMN!! I absolutely love this car. Having daily driven and tracked Miata's for the past 10 years I feel like I have entered a new realm. Actually I guess I have. This car, since being resurrected has surpassed all of my expectations. What else can I say? Just a huge shout out for Jake and the team at Flat 6 Innovations. Top notch work and incredible customer service through the whole experience.

jdraupp · 12-08-2015, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammerhead2501

OK finally getting around to an update, but I've been busy DRIVING! Almost 2000 miles on the car since I picked it up at Flat 6. First I have to say I am really glad I didn't let this car go when it seemed like a total loss. Jake and the guys at Flat 6 resurrected this baby and I just have to say DAMN!! I absolutely love this car. Having daily driven and tracked Miata's for the past 10 years I feel like I have entered a new realm. Actually I guess I have. This car, since being resurrected has surpassed all of my expectations. What else can I say? Just a huge shout out for Jake and the team at Flat 6 Innovations. Top notch work and incredible customer service through the whole experience.

This is awesome news. And the peace of mind you must have knowing you have an m96 engine minus the issues must be fantastic. Congrats.

imari · 12-20-2015, 10:04 AM

Best of luck with this. I hope that everything works out. I'm looking to connect with Boxster owners in GA so feel free to stay in touch.

imari · 12-20-2015, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Hammerhead2501

OK finally getting around to an update, but I've been busy DRIVING! Almost 2000 miles on the car since I picked it up at Flat 6. First I have to say I am really glad I didn't let this car go when it seemed like a total loss. Jake and the guys at Flat 6 resurrected this baby and I just have to say DAMN!! I absolutely love this car. Having daily driven and tracked Miata's for the past 10 years I feel like I have entered a new realm. Actually I guess I have. This car, since being resurrected has surpassed all of my expectations. What else can I say? Just a huge shout out for Jake and the team at Flat 6 Innovations. Top notch work and incredible customer service through the whole experience.

Glad to hear that you're driving your Boxster. I have had the top down in November and December quite a bit with the great weather. Let's connect one day soon...I'm trying to find others in Atlanta that drive these wonderful cars!

Hammerhead2501 · 12-22-2015, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by imari

Glad to hear that you're driving your Boxster. I have had the top down in November and December quite a bit with the great weather. Let's connect one day soon...I'm trying to find others in Atlanta that drive these wonderful cars!

Where are you located?

imari · 12-23-2015, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammerhead2501

Where are you located?

I'm right outside of downtown Atlanta. Near Downtown Decatur and East Atlanta.