As the article states, this engine has a Compression Ratio cosiderably higher than 14:1 but less than 20:1! On a NA engine? Wow...

Porsche seriously needs to drop this motor in the next GT2, or drop the CR a shade, turbo it, and then drop it in the next GT2.

Of course if they ever produce the GT1/CGT replacement, this might work well too. Twin Turbo it to ~850 to 1200 hp ought to do it!


Back on topic... What type of oil was recommended for the Ferrari Enzo? Wasn't it nearly $60 per quart, or am I off?

 

Thanks RTEAMSTRADALE I was sure of your words without seen the article

 

There is lots of info on oil for our 997TTs. Of course, the recommended type is on the sticker in your engine compartment. I found I was using more oil (maybe twice as much) during the first 5K miles and now I only top it up (1 bar) every few weeks or so. I was a little concerned but this heavy oil use passed and now it's very reasonable. Still, buy the whole case as you will use it - it is normal, but not anywhere as bad as your owner's manual leads you to believe!). I only add 400, not 500mls (1/2 quart), when I'm down one bar so I don't even come close to overfilling it and possibly gunking up parts (which I now forget, MAF? O2 sensors?) that are prone to this when over filling oil. The "bars" aren't that accurate (as noted by my dealer's service people).

On a few road trips I almost couldn't find 0-40 and wondered what other Mobile synthetic oil I could use in a pinch. Any ideas? Thanks to the cool guys at an Anacortes Island (WA) Wal Mart who looked long and hard and found a quart that had fallen behind a shelf in the warehouse.
K.