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Forum: 997 Forum
11-25-2017, 10:27 AM
Replies: 7
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Posted By gpjli2

The gift that keeps on giving. Just go have a...

The gift that keeps on giving. Just go have a bumper sticker and plate frame made for petes sake ;)
Forum: 997 Forum
11-25-2017, 10:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,744
Posted By gpjli2

Name of shop? TKX Performance in Huntington...

Name of shop? TKX Performance in Huntington Station
Forum: 997 Forum
11-23-2017, 10:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,744
Posted By gpjli2

Disasterous Engine replacement Saved By Raby Motors!

Short version and cautionary tale here:
Local LI shop (pm me for details) botched long block installation and buggered the warrantee to boot. Massive oil consumption, CEL's and misinformation. They...
Forum: 997 Forum
05-19-2017, 01:01 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 12,413
Posted By gpjli2

Imo OP has missed his calling. Here he has...

Imo OP has missed his calling. Here he has unwittingly created the most compelling commercial I have ever seen for the 991 Turbo. All that is missing is a quick shot of the other driver glancing into...
Forum: 997 Forum
05-16-2017, 06:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,856
Posted By gpjli2

Abit earlier maybe. I can feel/hear it about...

Abit earlier maybe. I can feel/hear it about 3200. I always wondered if the "burble" (does that make it less of a problem?) indicated a transition stage. Thought: What model graduated to dual...
Forum: 997 Forum
05-16-2017, 05:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 830
Posted By gpjli2

See if IPD sells this part separately

See if IPD sells this part separately
Forum: 997 Forum
05-14-2017, 10:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,856
Posted By gpjli2

Edit function doesn't work for me so let me add...

Edit function doesn't work for me so let me add that headers, cats and exhaust are aftermarket parts and the car is tuned. If you are crossing out possible causes you can rule these out together with...
Forum: 997 Forum
05-14-2017, 10:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,856
Posted By gpjli2

I have IPD racing plenum with GT3 TB. In this...

I have IPD racing plenum with GT3 TB. In this configuration (the plenum) the airbox/resonator tube is capped off. I mention this because I can hear, not feel, the "stumble" at 2700 rpm that you refer...
Forum: 997 Forum
04-26-2017, 07:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,459
Posted By gpjli2

Not sure I get where this is going

Not sure I get where this is going
Forum: 997 Forum
04-19-2017, 01:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,161
Posted By gpjli2

Bit of Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome hanging on...

Bit of Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome hanging on ;)
Forum: 997 Forum
04-17-2017, 09:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,215
Posted By gpjli2

I've used HJS in AWE system for over 8 years. I...

I've used HJS in AWE system for over 8 years. I have gotten "insufficient cat" that can be addressed by installing 'entensions' to change sensor position. Never seen what you describe.

I would not...
Forum: 997 Forum
04-17-2017, 06:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,161
Posted By gpjli2

Car up and running: update and apology

Hello all. Suffered cylinder failure back end of Dec or so. Actual cylinders affected were 4/5 it turns out. Went with long block from RND for reasons I won't go into here.

During the decision...
Forum: 997 Forum
04-15-2017, 11:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,029
Posted By gpjli2

Cats will move the torque curve down and get you...

Cats will move the torque curve down and get you smiling. Next: plenum/tb and chip.
Forum: 997 Forum
03-03-2017, 08:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,887
Posted By gpjli2

They (RND) 'highly suggest' the replacement of...

They (RND) 'highly suggest' the replacement of all hoses, fittings, clamps as I understand it. TKH (tech shop-Long Island)) and I are in agreement with that in addition to addressing injectors and...
Forum: 997 Forum
03-02-2017, 11:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,887
Posted By gpjli2

may have to do something like this. I will...

may have to do something like this. I will discuss with Tech working on installation and see how it goes. May need to talk to RND and get their take on it. With people going to 4.0 and other mods...
Forum: 997 Forum
03-02-2017, 10:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,887
Posted By gpjli2

I wonder if there was an issue with bore...

I wonder if there was an issue with bore concentricity from the factory.

My concern now is with the intake, exhaust and ecu mods that have been installed over the years. Not sure how RND will see...
Forum: 997 Forum
03-01-2017, 09:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,887
Posted By gpjli2

Yes. This apparently is the concern. I wish...

Yes. This apparently is the concern. I wish someone had thought to investigate this from the start. My car had rich left exhaust from mile one. Porsche borescoped motor with 3000 miles and found...
Forum: 997 Forum
03-01-2017, 06:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,887
Posted By gpjli2

Long block comes w 1 year warranty.

Long block comes w 1 year warranty.
Forum: 997 Forum
03-01-2017, 06:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,887
Posted By gpjli2

True. I am concerned about warranty being...

True. I am concerned about warranty being mentioned by rebuilder. Never heard of engine failing because of injector or maf issues if you get my drift.
Forum: 997 Forum
03-01-2017, 06:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,887
Posted By gpjli2

The 1200 I mentioned was for other parts found to...

The 1200 I mentioned was for other parts found to be needing replacement after tech removed oem motor and prior to installation of No estimate yet for injectors or 'testing' You are correct that...
Forum: 997 Forum
03-01-2017, 03:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,887
Posted By gpjli2

Arrow RND Replacement Motor Here. Read On:

Update on replacement for scored motor 2006 S 44k miles.

$20K RND long block in shop. In order to ensure one year warranty Tech advises they are "strongly suggesting" replacement of fuel...
Forum: 997 Forum
02-14-2017, 01:11 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,137
Posted By gpjli2

Whew. Sleep good tonight :)

Whew. Sleep good tonight :)
Forum: 997 Forum
02-10-2017, 01:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,075
Posted By gpjli2

Stock ECU usually can compensate for...

Stock ECU usually can compensate for muffler/exhaust 'upgrades'. Not to be an alarmist but soot on bumper is pretty extreme imo. Be especially careful if it is one side. Bore scope is your friend if...
Forum: 997 Forum
01-24-2017, 08:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 937
Posted By gpjli2

Doesn't take much of a misalignment/gap between...

Doesn't take much of a misalignment/gap between window and it's seals to result in noise at speed. The cause and remedy would be the question.
Forum: 997 Forum
01-15-2017, 11:47 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 33,321
Posted By gpjli2

Newbie or not first do your homework and search...

Newbie or not first do your homework and search the forum. If you have any questions after that you will find a much warmer reception. Members cannot be expected to regurgitate the same material over...
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