I just blew my stock 2017 GT350R motor with 4700 miles

[hiiammarcin]

2019 motor is here. Built 09/23/2019 and it’s the 37th that day.

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[Stage_3]

2019 motor is here. Built 09/23/2019 and it’s the 37th that day.

NICE!!!
At least it's moving right along! Good luck.

 

[O-H-5-0]

Interesting, mine spun two rod bearings when it seized.

Overall, I had a good experience with my dealer replacing the engine.

 

[hiiammarcin]

Interesting, mine spun two rod bearings when it seized.

Overall, I had a good experience with my dealer replacing the engine.

Which motor did you get?

 

[NDALLAS40]

Ladies and Gents,

I know the forum has been recently filled with stories like mine, but I wanted get your opinion on my motor situation. Saturday night after I did a second gear pull to ~6-7K RPMs I started to hear a faint knocking noise, at first it sounded like something was stuck between the wheel and caliper. After driving approximately one mile or so it progressively got louder and louder. I pulled over, and realized I think I just spun a bearing, and it most likely getting chewed it in the crank case like a blender. I drove it slowly while keeping the RPMs under 3K and dropped it off at the dealer. I check my oil regularly and my burn rate was ~1.5qt. ever 2000 miles. I keep everything under 4K until the oil temp reaches 170-180F, and I don't usually drive it hard, its more babied than anything. Never seen any track time either.

Here is a video of what the motor sounds like.

Went back to the dealer today, and talked with the service manager. He started the car and thinks its a bearing also. They will get it on the rack something sometime today, and start a case with Ford for a new motor. For now, looks like I'll be getting a 2019 motor.

For those who have been through this experience, what are some good questions to ask? What have you learned or wish you knew before going through this? I read the 2019 updates, but I also saw some guys had already their 2019 motors replaced as well. I know 2019's haven't been around long enough, but do we know what gen 2 motors have resolved gen 1 flaws? How does mismatching motor VIN# effect resale? (this will probably vary from person to person) I know having a new motor replaced has a lot of positives but it can also be a drawback when it comes to selling the car.

That's bad luck 'Bama. I've got a 2016 GT350 with 25K miles and 8 track days on the clock. I've had to add a total of 1 quart of oil in the 4 years I've had it, so I can't complain. I hope your dealer is one of the few good ones, because I've heard some real horror stories from some owners that had their Voodoo replaced.

 

[O-H-5-0]

Which motor did you get?

Mine occurred last year so I ended up with a 2018 R replacement.

 

[Chrism99]

Jesus H that is a terrible noise...

I agree, makes me cringe

 

[nastang87xx]

Jesus H, that is a terrible image...

 

[hiiammarcin]

Install took 22 days and majority of time was spent on waiting on parts but it’s finally complete. They had to order new oil cooler because of new clips and I also got a new intake manifold in case metal shavings traveled outside of the block. Overall very pleased with the service, and I can’t tell they were in even in there. Chassis surrounding the motor looks clean without scratches or dings, at least from the top view, and I’m bit of stickler for perfection. Motor has only 70 miles and I’m keeping her under 3k through the break in, with the first oil change planned at 500 miles.

 

[Stage_3]

^^That's awesome man.
Good luck and enjoy.

 

[RJay]

Looks great! I can't even IMAGINE what that repair order would look like if there were $$$ instead of WARRANTY!

 

[hiiammarcin]

Looks great! I can't even IMAGINE what that repair order would look like if there were $$$ instead of WARRANTY!

Let me shine some light on this. Saw their bill and dealership cost was $20k. You or I walk in there it would’ve been at least $30K I believe.

 

[hiiammarcin]

^^That's awesome man.
Good luck and enjoy.

Thanks bud. Will do.

 

[RJay]

Let me shine some light on this. Saw their bill and dealership cost was $20k. You or I walk in there it would’ve been at least $30K I believe.

And THAT'S why I have an extended warranty and will not mod my engine!

 

[50 Deep]

Break it in and give it hell

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