Bore Scoring is Overblown: Blackstone Labs Porsche Data Revealed
Do you want the actual data from the expert that disputes everything you have heard about Bore Scoring? Every forum, Facebook group, and "expert" corner of the internet would have you believe that if you own a water-cooled 911, your engine is a ticking time bomb. I’ve spent countless nights losing sleep over this—so I went straight to the source for the real numbers. In this episode of ElevenAfterNine, I’m joined by Joe Adams of Blackstone Labs. Joe isn’t guessing; he’s looking at a database of thousands of Porsche engine samples. We break down the actual failure rates for the 996, 997, and 991 generations, and the results are not what you’ve been told. TIMESTAMPS: The Truth About Porsche Bore Scoring • 00:00 – Why I’m losing sleep over Bore Scoring • 01:23 – How Blackstone Labs analyzes the "lifeblood" of your car • 03:45 – The Power of Data: Comparing your engine to thousands of others • 05:56 – Explaining the Porsche Engine Generations (997.1, 997.2, and 991) • 08:15 – THE ANGRY TRIO: The 3 elements that actually signal bore scoring • 09:11 – SHOCKING DATA: The real failure rate of the 3.6L M96/M97 • 10:45 – Is the data skewed? Why these numbers are more accurate than forums • 12:56 – 3.8L "S" Motors: Is the Bore Scoring risk actually higher? • 15:00 – What a "Healthy" engine break-in looks like vs. a Lemon • 16:40 – Can an engine's health actually IMPROVE after a bad report? • 20:00 – 997.2 & 991 DFI Engines: Are they truly "safe" from scoring? • 22:40 – THE 1% REVEAL: Shocking 991 generation statistics • 27:10 – The "Snake Oil" Debate: Do oil additives actually save your bores? • 33:30 – Does track time guarantee engine damage? Two identical cars, two different results • 36:00 – Storage Myths: Should you change your oil before or after winter? • 39:00 – Why the "1 Year Oil Change" rule might be a waste of money • 42:30 – The DIY Hack: How to take a sample without a full oil change • 47:00 – Cutting open your oil filter: Is it worth the mess? Connect with ElevenAfterNine: • Official Website: ElevenAfterNine.com (Leave a topic suggestion or question!) • Instagram: @theelevenafternine • Podcast: Search "ElevenAfterNine" on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Connect with Blackstone Labs: • Website: Blackstone-labs.com • Podcast: Check out Joe on the Slick Talk podcast. Support the Show: Please Subscribe and hit the Notification Bell to join the community. No press cars, no sponsored opinions—just honest talk for everyday owners. #Porsche #911 #BoreScoring #BlackstoneLabs #997 #991 #996 #FlatSix #ElevenAfterNine #Porsche911 #OilAnalysis #CarPodcast
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