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 works

• Porsche ECUs explained (ME7.2 to ME7.8)

• How to read a used oil analysis report

• And more, all from real community questions

Whether 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.