Rebuilt RND Engine suitable for tracking?

Hi, Would the RND Engine rebuilds be suitable for racing/tracking? It seems like the engine builders tries to make them as bulletproof as possible, is there any missing upgrades that are needed for tracking? Or what would cause one of these engines to fail on track? Currently on the original engine but trying to plan ahead.

Basically, you're getting a rebuilt M96 with all the well documented failure points addressed - that is, Nikasil bores, IMS Solution, JE pistons, Low-t thermostat, etc. If you want more durability on the track from the base M96 engine, then you need to contact Flat 6 Innovations and inquire about their Stage II Track Performer engine program. Your second question I've seen asked a million times on the forums and that's too wide open to pinpoint to one exact failure mode. Some would say, it's the lack of a true dry sump oil system in the Carrera M96/M97 engines that leads to oil starvation. Others would point to overheating on the track. Some would point to people not using proper racing oil... or servicing and preparing the engine properly for the trauma that these engines can experience on a hot ambient day at the track. On and on it goes... There are no absolutes when it comes to these engines on the track. Even the Mezgers experience catastrophic failure. But as they say, "the worst day at the track is better than the best day at the office!"

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Amen! It's so tempting to build a 996 race/track car, every morning my car whispers to me "hey build a race car out of me". Besides engines, 996 parts are not that expensive - so it kinda makes sense! On my other race cars I consider engines as a consumables, eventually they will blow up. It sucks but mostly more a hassle than an economical issue (Mazda and Nissan junkyard engines can be had for cheap and last a good amount). However on the 996 it's really an economical issue! I can't afford to spend $20k more than once Trying to figure this one out...

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996's are cheap...Race it, blow it up, sell as a roller, go buy another...

There are no absolutes when it comes to any engine on the track. Engines blow up on the track all the time. It doesn�t mean the engine is bad or that it�s a bad design - it�s just part of the deal. If you�re looking for a unbreakable track motor - good luck... I don�t think you�ll find one. Racing is expensive!

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Maybe for a track car the LS swap makes sense. Seems like a lot of the troubles with the LS swap is getting it to work with Porsche accessories and electronics. In a race car you don't have any of that. And when your engine blows it's $3k instead of $10-$20k. To bad they sound awful