The Slakker Porsche Podcast

This might be the most important episode we ever publish.After years of testing, data collection, and engine tear-downs, we’re ready to talk about the #1 cause of catastrophic failure in Porsche M96 and M97 engines — and how to stop it before it destroys your build.In Episode 3 of Ask Brandon: The Slakker Porsche Podcast, Brandon breaks down everything we’ve learned from hundreds of engines, oil analysis reports, and dyno sessions.🎙️ Topics Covered:The #1 cause of M96/M97 engine failureWhy it’s preventable with the right knowledgeWhat oil starvation really looks likeHow to avoid the mistakes that lead to rebuildsOur real-world data on oil pressure, pickup design & driving habitsThis one could save your engine — and your wallet.🔊 Listen on the go:Spotify Apple Podcasts 💬 Have questions or want us to go deeper on anything? Drop them in the comments or submit your own for future episodes.🔧 Learn more: www.sr.dev#AskBrandon #SlakkerRacing #PorschePodcast #M96 #M97 #Porsche997 #EngineFailure #WeAreSlakker

🎙️ Back in the shop and back in the hot seat, Brandon returns for Episode 2 of Ask Brandon — and this one dives deep.From how Slakker Racing Development started (yes, it began with municipal Wi-Fi networks) to how our team approaches engine design, performance, and drivability, this episode peels back the curtain.We talk:The real origin story of Slakker Racing DevelopmentPartnering with Hartech and building a Porsche engine labWhat makes our engines different (hint: we measure everything)The evolution of engine tuning and dyno testingWhy Porsche’s design philosophy influences everything we doThe role of resonance, intake geometry, and cam timing in drivabilityHow closed-deck blocks changed everythingAnd where we’re taking this platform nextThis is the why behind the builds — and a look at what’s ahead.🛠️ Listen, subscribe, and join the garage.📲 Learn more at www.sr.dev#SlakkerPodcast #AskBrandon #PorscheTech #EngineDesign #M96 #M97 #Hartech #FlatSixLife #Porsche997 #WeAreSlakker

In the debut episode of The Slakker Porsche Podcast, we sit down with Brandon—the mastermind behind the motors at Slakker Racing Development—for a no-fluff conversation on some of the most asked Porsche engine topics.From IMS bearing longevity and ECU tuning strategies to reading used oil analysis like a pro, this episode is packed with real insights straight from the shop floor.🛠️ What we cover:Should you still worry about your IMS bearing?Tuning displacement builds: What actually worksPorsche ECUs explained (ME7.2 to ME7.8)How to read a used oil analysis reportAnd more, all from real community questionsWhether you're driving your 997 through the backroads or wrenching on your 996, this episode delivers the knowledge you didn’t know you needed.🎧 Subscribe for future Q&As, shop talk, and Porsche performance breakdowns—direct from the team at Slakker.