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Gelbster · 05-13-2014, 09:18 AM

It will be an interesting test of the merits of the Raby/LN/Pelican filter upgrade.
The engine did not seize. Just rod knock.Or what I speculate was rod knock.
So far there is no bearing debris anywhere but the pan and filter. But it will be a week or two before I have results from further dismantling. The oil was otherwise clear and seemingly recently changed.
If Cheetah/Softronic had a simple 3.4l conversion plan , I would have jumped at that chance because that engine has only 8000 miles,is from a friend, and is $3000. But the
'02 Boxster S/06 Cayman difference and the Tiptronic issue seem too much of an obstacle - for me at least.
If the spin-on filter saved the engine it will be a spectacular endorsement of such an inexpensive(compared to a rebuilt engine) modification.
And just to repeat ,the original 80,000+ IMS was perfect when removed and the LN dual row ceramic replacement is also perfect.No IMS hysteria here.

05-13-2014, 09:18 AM	#29
Gelbster Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: S.California Posts: 2,029	It will be an interesting test of the merits of the Raby/LN/Pelican filter upgrade. The engine did not seize. Just rod knock.Or what I speculate was rod knock. So far there is no bearing debris anywhere but the pan and filter. But it will be a week or two before I have results from further dismantling. The oil was otherwise clear and seemingly recently changed. If Cheetah/Softronic had a simple 3.4l conversion plan , I would have jumped at that chance because that engine has only 8000 miles,is from a friend, and is $3000. But the '02 Boxster S/06 Cayman difference and the Tiptronic issue seem too much of an obstacle - for me at least. If the spin-on filter saved the engine it will be a spectacular endorsement of such an inexpensive(compared to a rebuilt engine) modification. And just to repeat ,the original 80,000+ IMS was perfect when removed and the LN dual row ceramic replacement is also perfect.No IMS hysteria here.