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Discussion in 'South Central - USA (TN, MS, AL, GA)' started by indaville, Oct 19, 2010.

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  1. indaville

    indaville Formula 3

    Oct 6, 2005
    2,309
    Louisville, KY
    #1 indaville, Oct 19, 2010
    A client of mine bought a used Porsche 911. I can't remember the year but it is a first generation water cooled engine with 48,000 miles on it. Long story short he is being told that the engine is ruined because of a "intermixing" issue between the oil and coolant. He was told by a local independent that he needs a new engine at a cost of about $14,000 before labor.

    He was referred to Flat 6 Innovations in GA and they think if he ships the car to then they miht be able to repair the existing engine. Does anyone knw this shop and their reputation??

    Matt
     
  2. ROULEUR

    ROULEUR Formula Junior

    Dec 15, 2008
    308
    Atlanta, Ga
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    Chris C
    #2 ROULEUR, Oct 19, 2010
    14k??? You can buy a new, rebuilt motor, I think from Motormeister in Cali for 6k. Not sure where they are coming up with the 14k number. Heck, I could be wrong but even if he pulled the motor, put new pistons, jugs and rods, it would not cost that much. Is it a 2.4L motor? Who did he take it to? Sounds pretty steep. Heck, I think he could hit eBay and pick up a kick as 3.2L motor for about 5-6k and have it put in cheaper. Maybe even with a new G 50/50 transmission.
     
  3. Pingoo

    Pingoo Rookie

    Oct 13, 2010
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    #3 Pingoo, Oct 19, 2010
    Please stay AWAY for Motormeister in Cali!!!
     
  4. Pingoo

    Pingoo Rookie

    Oct 13, 2010
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    #4 Pingoo, Oct 19, 2010

    It's a new gen. watercooled engine. Probably a 3.4 with cracked cylinder walls.
     
  5. indaville

    indaville Formula 3

    Oct 6, 2005
    2,309
    Louisville, KY
    #5 indaville, Oct 19, 2010
    He took it to an independent shop here in town who used to work at the dealership. $14k was for a new engine.

    Yes he already heard to stay away from them.

    Matt
     
  6. CharlesE

    CharlesE Formula 3

    Nov 19, 2007
    1,144
    Johns Creek GA
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    Charles E
    #6 CharlesE, Oct 20, 2010
    Never heard of them and I'm a P car guy. check on the Pelican Parts forum.
     
  7. atlshaver

    atlshaver Formula Junior
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    Feb 21, 2004
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    Atlanta, GA
    #7 atlshaver, Oct 20, 2010
    They are reputable and have some good solutions for some of the knows issues in late model Porsche engines. My local dealer recently did some upgrades for me using parts from them.
     
  8. EMI-SC

    EMI-SC Karting

    Aug 2, 2008
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    Chris Felber
    #8 EMI-SC, Oct 20, 2010
    Flat 6 innovations is a great company, they have great fixes for known boxter and 911 issues. First class company
     

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