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YOUR RESEARCHBore Scoring, ECU Cloning, and Lightweight Flywheels - What We?re Seeing in the Shop
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How does the ecu adjustments impact emissions testing in obdii readiness check states.
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I do an annual oil change - car is only drive 1000 miles annually.
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What�s real vs overstated online, and how top vs bottom scoring changes the diagnosis when evaluating a 996 engine.
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Replace i will consider going
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For the spring oil change, I will consider going to a 5W50.
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Use toy car
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With my previous toy car, we often would use the toy car to go to the cottage.
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We just released a new
Slakker Porsche Podcast
episode where Brandon and I sat down to talk through some of the topics that come up constantly with 996 builds, things we thought this community might appreciate hearing a deeper perspective on.
Here�s what we covered:
Bore Scoring Myths:
What�s real vs overstated online, and how top vs bottom scoring changes the diagnosis when evaluating a 996 engine.
ECU Cloning:
How we approach ECU cloning for displacement-converted engines (like 3.4 → 3.9 or 4.1L) to ensure parameters match and updates are straightforward if an ECU ever needs replacement.
Lightweight Flywheels:
Real-world comparisons between dual-mass and lightweight setups, what changes in throttle response, drivability, and overall feel.
Sensor Placement & Thermostats:
Practical recommendations on where to install oil-temp and pressure sensors, and when a lower-temp thermostat truly helps.
Shop Reflections:
What it means for us to be approaching our 100th engine milestone and some of the naturally aspirated development work underway inside Slakker.
The goal with the podcast is to share what we�re seeing day to day in the shop, the recurring patterns, what�s myth vs measurable, and how we�re continuing to learn from each build.
🎧 Full discussion here →
Bore Scoring Myths, ECU Cloning Secrets, Lightweight Flywheels, & Major Slakker Developments
I�d love to hear your take on some of these � especially lightweight flywheel setups. Have you noticed a meaningful difference in response or drivability with your configuration?
#WeAreSlakker #Porsche996 #EngineBuild
Can�t wait to watch later. How does the ecu adjustments impact emissions testing in obdii readiness check states. Interested in the m96.01 3.4 to 3.9 when the day comes but worry about Arizona emissions.
I made a point of watching this video uninterrupted by making a point to my lovely wife "Can't you tell I'm focused on Porsche Geekdom"
Great video, the one I enjoyed the most from Slakker.
It is interesting to find other viewpoints on bore scoring and cylinder scoping.
In 2018, as part of my ppi, I had the bores scoped and leakdown done. It came back clean and I purchased my 2003. When i took delivery of the car, it went right into the shop for the solution, water pump, clutch, flywheel, rms, aos, thermostat. That was at 71000 km. Car is almost at 80000 so very little mileage.
My big worry has been bore scoring. I do an annual oil change - car is only drive 1000 miles annually. Car gets fresh oil before spring start up. For the spring oil change, I will consider going to a 5W50. I've been doing a 5W40 since I got the car.
I think some of my worry about bore scoring has been reduced with this video. I follow all the starting rituals we have been advised to do. Unfortunately, my car is a bit of a garage queen since I don't often have opportunities to drive it. With my previous toy car, we often would use the toy car to go to the cottage. The year I got the 996, we got a standard poodle and not a regular standard poodle, we ended up with a giant. He has been in the 911 once - front legs were by the gear shifter with him in backseat! I can't do that to him on a minimum 2 hour drive to the cottage.....
