Who can i send my T4 heads to, Len does not want to rebuild anymore |
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
Who can i send my T4 heads to, Len does not want to rebuild anymore |
jsayre914 |
Jan 25 2010, 10:57 AM
Post
#1
|
Speed Up !!! Group: Members Posts: 3,188 Joined: 10-February 08 From: Timonium MD 21093 Member No.: 8,696 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I just got a email from Len Hoffman today. He is focused on producing new Heads, not rebuilding used ones anymore (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
Every time i do a search, it always leads to LEN. Who can I send my 2.0 heads to now?? I need to get on this 2056 build. any other recomendations??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
Jake Raby |
Jan 27 2010, 08:19 AM
Post
#2
|
Engine Surgeon Group: Members Posts: 9,394 Joined: 31-August 03 From: Lost Member No.: 1,095 Region Association: South East States |
Rich,
You are assuming way too much in your post. What makes no sense and has the least ROI is using the most critical component of an engine after it has been heat cycled for 35 years, abused, neglected and generally thrashed on. Replace all the other components, update the crankcase and top that off with a pair of cylinder heads that are marginal at best doesn't really appeal to me or my clients that want to do this job once and not do it again. We will continue to offer machine shop services for all other aspects of the engine, just not cylinder heads. The 356/912 is an engine that I hate to work with because most everything is in the same boat as the heads on the TIV. It has all been used, abused and is basically worn out since the last engine of the series (616) came off the assembly line in 1969. Now that these heads are no longer the focus of Len I am sure that others will take advantage of that and provide the same old services that everyone else has and will go on providing something to help cripple these engines along for another few more years. Matter of fact I could make a forecast right now who will jump on that bandwagon of opportunity next. When I made the decision not to use ANY rebuilt heads on my engines it wasn't a business decision that was made due to profits or productivity rates. I wanted to retain the reputation that I had worked hard to attain and have continued to perpetuate that. When we had a casting failure on a 2.6 liter engine I vowed that would never happen again. That was the last engine failure that we had and it was in 2004. I'd rather not produce an engine as to produce an engine thats sub-standard or fails. |
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 8th June 2024 - 02:20 AM |
All rights reserved 914World.com © since 2002 |
914World.com is the fastest growing online 914 community! We have it all, classifieds, events, forums, vendors, parts, autocross, racing, technical articles, events calendar, newsletter, restoration, gallery, archives, history and more for your Porsche 914 ... |