Replaced Voodoo Engine

[ClayDee]

Add my car to the list. 7k miles. No sign of issues or warning lights. In fact I was remarking the day before how great this car was feeling. I started it up and the whole car shuddered like the engine was seizing then ran fine. I got it home and started it again and heard metal on metal squealing. Shut her off and checked the oil and it wasn't even registering on the dipstick. Two quarts added and still not registering. Thick black suit in the exhaust tips and I just washed it a couple days before. Dealer told me the oil is full of metal shards and we are probably looking at an engine replacement. Great ...

What is your build date?

 

[Sid]

What is your build date?

Not sure exactly but believe it is an early 2017.

 

[ClayDee]

Not sure exactly but believe it is an early 2017.

10-4. Not that it matters. I was just curious.

 

[simulant]

Still waiting.

 

[Edward]

Still waiting.

Looks like they already tore up some of the insulation by the battery. You should have that ordered before they replace the engine. You should also look for any other damage.

 

[Zitrosounds]

Although I agree with you about Porsche not being Junk, the FPC is far from being an experiment or failed. Far from it.

 

[GT_Dave]

Although I agree with you about Porsche not being Junk, the FPC is far from being an experiment or failed. Far from it.

+1 . . . . The 5.2 FPC is a mechanical marvel in the world of high performance street engines !!

 

[roygriffin2020]

+1 . . . . The 5.2 FPC is a mechanical marvel in the world of high performance street engines !!

Granted the 5.2 FPC is an 8k rpm wonder, but I would have to insist that the 4.0L BMW 8k rpm engine is the mechanical marvel with 8 throttle bodies and instant throttle response.

 

[roygriffin2020]

Hey guys, you can add my GT350 to the list. It's been at the dealer since September 6th. 2424 miles. The motor didn't actually blow, but it is getting replaced. Details: I was driving normally when I heard a metal rattle or knocking noise. It was very faint at first but got progressively louder, until it almost sounded like a piece of metal was dragging on the ground. It sounded like dragging tin cans through the street. I thought something was loose and dragging. I was driving stoplight to stoplight in traffic so I didn't notice any change in power. I pulled into a parking lot and turned the engine off. I checked underneath and there was nothing abnormal. No oil leaking. I started the engine and it struggled for a second before starting. The noise persisted. The engine was not overheating. Oil temp and pressure was normal. I checked the oil level, and it was near the top of the mark. I had just put a quart in at 2279 miles. Looking in the engine bay I saw nothing abnormal. I shut it off and got it towed to the dealer. After two weeks they said they found heavy metal debris in the oil filter, then after a few more days they told me engine replacement was authorized. Still waiting for the engine.

Other stuff:
-18 GT350, built Feb 18
-Incident occurred at 2424 miles
-Added 1 quart of Motorcraft 5w50 at 1443 miles
-Added another at 2279 miles
-Both FP catch cans installed at 104 miles
-Catch cans cleaned at 1530 miles; passenger side had maybe 1/3" of oil. Driver side empty.
-No mods
-No track use

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I have heard of that many times about fairly large chunks of metal in the oil filter. I think it was small pieces of rings from the photo. Hopefully, they can get you back "on the road again"...Willie Nelson.

 

[fpa1974]

Granted the 5.2 FPC is an 8k rpm wonder, but I would have to insist that the 4.0L BMW 8k rpm engine is the mechanical marvel with 8 throttle bodies and instant throttle response.

I will take an s54 over an s65 any time if you ask me. And while the throttle response on the voodoo is not quite S54 like software has a lot to do with it.

 

[roygriffin2020]

I will take an s54 over an s65 any time if you ask me. And while the throttle response on the voodoo is not quite S54 like software has a lot to do with it.

I just don't like the sound of the straight 6 in the Bimmer. My E92 Coupe sounded so good. But I think all sports should have a least a V8.

 

[fpa1974]

I guess that is a personal thing. The S54 sound is quite distinct even for an I6. Generally you cannot argue when it comes to a V8

 

[roygriffin2020]

I guess that is a personal thing. The S54 sound is quite distinct even for an I6. Generally you cannot argue when it comes to a V8

To be sure the straight 6 in the bimmer is unique and powerful, and also very smooth as most straight 6's are. When a V8 is available, I will always take it. Comparing V6's, flat 6, etc, 6's have their place in the sports car world. I just like the sound of a V8.

 

[Demonic]

I will take an s54 over an s65 any time if you ask me. And while the throttle response on the voodoo is not quite S54 like software has a lot to do with it.

As much as I'm a BMW and S54 fan, I'd argue based on the rod bearing design in the S54 that that engine was strung out far more past its limits than the Voodoo. Even after a recall spanning 3 years of engines, any S54 owner expects to have to replace the rod bearings before 100k miles. The Voodoo has had the reliability of an F150 compared to S54 failures.

 

[Zitrosounds]

Absolutely...

Mass hysteria!