I Accidentally Broke my "Cheap" Porsche 911 Turbo

[@TeodorGorranov]

Lmao my man dissed both his own decisions - the Porsche and his girl, legend.

[@bubberrand]

That shit was crazy.

[@matt13ross]

LOLOL

[@shr00m7]

I cannot accurately describe how I enjoy this Porsche build series. It looks like a headache, but a fun headache.

[@matt13ross]

As long as you all enjoy it!

[@taken0]

FYI for boost leak testing on these cars you need to put a plug in the output for the second turbo or all the air you put in will come out through the intake.

[@proabuser]

This is the way.

[@matt13ross]

Thanks guys!

[@danbrown4517]

Those poly motor mounts add another shade of yellow to your car!

[@ElBach1y]

lmao

[@matt13ross]

BAHAHAHA true story!

[@mrjoseywales1865]

Hey Matt, totally feel your pain...I had a 996TT pushing about 750HP at the crank and the freaking leak issues were constant! We ended up dropping the motor, re-tuning the computer, going through the fuel system and the damn plenum intake would not stay on during high boost! I ended up buying a $50 Dorman clamp and torqued it to almost 90 ft lbs and whaddya know, no more leak! The clamps also kept coming off the intercoolers.

[@matt13ross]

These problems wouldn't both me as much if I had 750 hp...lol.

[@paulsullivan1901]

LMAO on your Hey Google answer and to release on Valentine's Day! You are the MAN! Your videos are killing it, so entertaining! Keep up the hard work on them!

[@matt13ross]

I didn't even think about this releasing on V-Day lol.

[@enjoyradiosilence]

Stay the course my man! Youre doing great

[@matt13ross]

Thanks!

[@Tappar1]

Fwiw When I was boost leak testing my s4 (similar twin turbo) I tested in sections. I tested the throttle body to engine and then tested all the cold side pipes by putting a plug in the hose that connects to the y pipe and another on the side I wasn’t testing making that a closed system. Not sure how clear that was but isolating sections made diagnosing everything easier and not massive blow through like when you just hooked to the bottom

[@matt13ross]

I'm sort of doing it in sections now.

[@fernandovaca7970]

Really hope you pull the engine and give it a good inspection

[@matt13ross]

Eventually. I'd like to enjoy driving it first.

[@kiwihame]

Those motor mounts are gawgeous! 😍

[@matt13ross]

Agreed!

[@joncamilleri2172]

Wow that was an epically big rabbit hole but you sure are tackling this head on. Huge respect to you for the patience and wish to get things right, you now have two loves of your life both costing you dearly 😂 But would you have it any other way? Keep going, this build is great to watch.

[@matt13ross]

Wouldn't have it any other way! lol

[@iangreen946]

Keep up the good work, looking forward to the next video

[@matt13ross]

More to come!

[@Rulez7]

Man I’m having deja vu watching this video, lol. I was chasing a boost leak on my 996 and tried over and over and over, getting the same result as you. I was inspecting the vacuum hoses on top of the plenum and broke that same freaking thing! I ended up getting a used IPD plenum with a larger TB as well. That install was…..not very fun. Good luck buddy!

[@matt13ross]

Terrible plastic design!

[@zachmoffa4091]

Man, I swear youre reliving my same exact issues. Broke one of those plastic nipples off my plenum and replaced with the IPD, I didn't go with the bigger TB though. Someone else mentioned it, but you've gotta plug both sides of the charge pipe to get a seal, otherwise your compressed air is going straight through the non-charged side.

[@matt13ross]

Yea I'll do that next time. To be fair, I did that when I did the first test with no pressure built.

[@ChuckUnderFire]

Is it just me that never really needs you to drive this car? I’m perfectly happy watching you take parts off and put parts on.

[@matt13ross]

Who knows, the thing may never drive again lol.

[@kyallaiken7801]

You should almost just pull the whole motor out of the car, and just do a complete rebuild with upgraded/ updated parts. You’ll probably find more parts that are on there way out that way!

[@matt13ross]

Eventually, but dammit, I just want to drive it!

[@kyallaiken7801]

I get that!😂

[@dannsmcshane1233]

It's get to a point that your are in denial with these cars . You have too drop that engine out did it on a 9974s . The turbo are fabulous bits of kits but you have to no all the bonded in water pipes have been done

[@christurner7601]

You are doing fantastic work, really enjoying your series. I used to like watching Goonzquad when they did this sort of content, but they have moved on. You are my replacement! Thank you!

[@matt13ross]

Thanks! I’ve actually never watched their stuff. It seems once the small guys get big, they don’t work on their stuff anymore. Boring!

[@nickchaput4916]

Love the Taylor Ray reference

[@matt13ross]

He makes good, simple videos and seems like a down to earth dude. Good inspiration.

[@nickchaput4916]

@Matt Ross without a doubt, I appreciate your content as well man.

[@Tactical_Pterodactyl_Knives]

Just found your channel and I'm really enjoying watching the progress on this! Something about knocking out little tasks that lead up to a big result 👌

[@matt13ross]

Thanks for watching! It's satisfying to make progress no matter how small.

[@Tactical_Pterodactyl_Knives]

@@matt13ross indeed!

[@Harvy500]

Always follow the rabbit hole. It's the only way to learn or complete a job properly as it should be. Standing back and looking down the rabbit hole won't gain you knowledge and experience.

[@matt13ross]

Next rabbit hole is going to lead me to a new clutch lol.

[@j.a.therollingman9216]

Porsche coming through😎

[@RidgeRaptor210]

I'm committed to seeing this porsche get sorted out. #legitstreetcars

[@cargen12]

I think that ipd plenum nets quite a noticeable hp gain. Looks like a pain rn working on all those items but im sure itll all be worth it when youre experiencing crazy acceleration on boost soon 👍

[@sutherlacd27]

It actually doesn't. The stock plenum and throttle body will handle any upgrades just as well as the upgrades for any power level that can be done before it requires tearing into the engine.

[@cargen12]

​@@sutherlacd27 Not sure what argument you're trying to make; it might not be the biggest bottleneck in stock system, but an upgrade is an upgrade. IPD plenums have shown to increase 20-30 peak HP after installation on the dynos. What more is there to debate?

[@sutherlacd27]

As for doing the leak test...I think that markski provides instructions on how to do it. Step by step

[@sutherlacd27]

I know you already ordered the upgraded throttle body but I just thought I would let you know and anyone else who reads this that the stock throttle body will handle 1000hp no problem. No need to upgrade it.

[@matt13ross]

Agreed, I’m mainly doing it for the better design that isn’t made of plastic that will break over time.

[@Jagman2919]

Matt, you need to keep Jack Daniels in the garage and take a shot every time you find something wrong with the Porsche. Love the vids.

[@matt13ross]

LOL I'd be hammered every time I touch the car!

[@ChuckUnderFire]

From a vicarious perspective, Thank you for your service.

[@matt13ross]

Haha, you're welcome!

[@ivanjovanovic362]

Just think about what a nice car you will have when it's all finished. Aaaaand down the rabbit hole we go!

[@matt13ross]

Someday!

[@martinez9747]

Maybe FCP Euro may have parts that you need

[@matt13ross]

I'm certain they do.

[@vettesrule3170]

Ohhh, Matt. Don't know whether to laugh or cry for you. For all your time, effort, and yes, parts, maybe you could've bought a nicer 911. But hey, who am I to say as I'm a Vette guy. Maybe you got sucked in by the good looks and that brings me to my next thought. Those damn rabbits always got us guys chasing them down, or for, that damn hole, lol....Anywho, love your vids as I'm subscribed and honestly hate to see you struggle so much with that porschit and hope your Valentines is a little more rewarding with a different "rabbits hole".😅😉

[@matt13ross]

I prefer to cry....lol.

[@996Revival]

Well, at least it is… content rich😁

[@matt13ross]

THAT'S FOR SURE!

[@doclobster]

Hopefully she waits until after valentine's day to see this one. Lol

[@matt13ross]

LOL she hasn't watched like the last ten videos. I could really do and say some crazy stuff.....

[@doclobster]

@@matt13ross sounds like a good woman. Lol

[@RadsGarage]

Great work! I’ve got the 4S 996 and have been down several of these rabbit holes before. Current one is poor shift feel so new motor mounts, new transmission mounts, new clutch parts, while I’m in there maybe take the whole engine out…. Would that make it easier? :) 😂

[@sutherlacd27]

Numeric shifter upgrade, semi solid motor mounts, and new transmission mounts will make a huge difference.

[@matt13ross]

Motor and tranny mounts getting installed now. I'm excited to feel the difference.

[@stevolarry420stevenslozz3]

Matt, I want one of the 996 hoodies, but live in the UK, can I ask if u ship to out here?

[@matt13ross]

Yes, or at least I'm pretty sure. Try to checkout on the website, it will tell you shipping rates for out of the country. I know I sold some stuff which was shipped to Australia.

[@stevolarry420stevenslozz3]

@@matt13ross nice one mate 👍

[@e1kaiser482]

Hhahah I love the jokes, so on my style I think you having boost leak on your turbos you should upgrade tho 😂

[@matt13ross]

I will be upgrading them eventually!

[@sutherlacd27]

@Matt Ross if you have to do turbo work get ahold of Freddy Lewis. He will port the housings and put in larger wheels for far cheaper than anything else on the market.

[@jaredjared8347]

Oh shit the picture of your girl and the comment ☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@matt13ross]

LOL, will she see it?

[@raymondvillasenor199]

I feel you’re pain

[@daleyfamily2179]

I wanna see the vitoman run a microwave lol.

[@matt13ross]

😂 maybe next time

[@zabuomar]

anyone else's Google home hear Matt say, "Hey Google"?

[@matt13ross]

Ha, I love my Google home stuff!

[@michaelwessels3148]

The worst decision in this video was the maxwell house.

[@matt13ross]

LOLOL I'm not picky with my coffee.

[@cleanasdirt6832]

Do it right the first time = Reduce stress and save time.👍🇨🇦

[@matt13ross]

Yes!

[@themuz3]

How did you get the IPD so cheap?!

[@matt13ross]

It was a scratch and dent unit on eBay.

[@bcut]

whew! ok u scared me. so hopes not totally lost! just waiting for the parts... but please for the love of God, do not use bricks on a jack! you scared me :(

[@matt13ross]

Bricks? I had 2X4s on there.

[@tanaseav]

Do you want you teeth polished while driving? get those engine mounts ! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@matt13ross]

Have you tried these? 75A isn't that hard. These certainly aren't solid mounts.

[@jeffreyjohnston6843]

I really should not say anything. LOL but was interesting

[@ripmrsmith1]

And that’s exactly why I only buy new Porsches. Buying is cheaper than maintaining.

[@matt13ross]

I can't afford a new 200K Porsche lol.

[@sutherlacd27]

Hmm. I got my 997.1 turbo for $42k a little over 3 years ago. I've put nearly 50k miles on it. Only "major" failure has been a failed water pump. And the car has upgraded turbos, intercoolers, exhaust, turbo intake tubes, and tuning.

[@matt13ross]

Would have loved to get one while they were cheap!

[@JohnDoe-jc9tr]

phht you didnt "break" it, it is just getting an upgrade :)

[@matt13ross]

Sort of, ha!

[@codylewis9437]

I thought you would have this thing fixed by now.

[@matt13ross]

😂 😂 same

[@Lemonspeppasteppa]

It's almost time to drive this thing into a lake and report it missing!

[@matt13ross]

HAHAHHA

[@996turbo]

When you get to million subscribers you will figure it out .

[@matt13ross]

At this pace that will be in 10 years lol.

[@travisa6311]

financial decisions be like that sometimes.

[@matt13ross]

💯

[@willsimm6695]

door locks are the same as Audi TT MK1 8N1. Do not use VW Mk5 locks as they don't have correct behaviour on the key

[@matt13ross]

I got a used OEM one

[@DCreatorsCreations]

You used yellow for the color. Don't lie 🤣

[@matt13ross]

HAHA I didn't even think of that.

[@chesspiece81]

That intake looks like shit. I know it's a Fabspeed but it looks cheap as hell. At this point the next video should be titled "Discovered new shade of yellow on my cheap Turbo 996"

[@matt13ross]

Agreed. I'd like to get a stock one, or at least something different.

[@sutherlacd27]

@Matt Ross there are intake kits for the 996 that go through the wheel well area instead. You have to run socks on the filters to protect against water intake but they are the best option for performance.

[@cheapcargarage]

You need a smoke leak detector. They’re like a $160 bucks on Amazon

[@MistaaFrosty]

^^^^

[@olivervaldes4223]

You should do a collab video with the wizard. *takes out his crystal ball*

[@matt13ross]

Wizard?

[@olivervaldes4223]

@@matt13ross www.youtube.com/@CarWizard

[@JohnKaufmann]

@@matt13ross The Car Wizard maybe?

[@matt13ross]

I doubt a KZbinr with 800k+ subs wants to collab with me lol.

[@DarkstarDarth]

Get an MX5 and enjoy life a bit.😄

[@matt13ross]

😂

[@Tyreakmcgregor]

Do a smoke test instead

[@davidpancerz5820]

Speaking of the girlfriend, where have the gratuitous shots of her been Matt? That 911 looks pretty dirty to me and needs a bath. Maybe you could sweet talk your other half into a quick wash? Can't think of the last time we saw her. A possible idea for another "Like" challenge? Keep the aftermarket exhaust, give us some updated eye candy!

[@matt13ross]

😂 she hasn’t even caught up watching the videos herself, let alone be in them!

[@marvinvisser5039]

Don't use a pressure test for leaking boost. Use a smoke tester...

[@matt13ross]

I like a pressure tested for a system that sees pressure, AKA a turbo car.

[@tombazemore1098]

First mistake is starting off with, shall I dare to say, an economy brand of coffee… Just saying.

[@matt13ross]

LOL I drink all sorts of coffee, I'm not very picky.

[@87Maroon]

I'll trade my stock intake for your Fabspeed intake. HMU.

[@matt13ross]

Awesome! Send me an email or DM on Instagram

[@wessellyrics3380]

Id like to recommend that you keel your videos more positive. No one js waiting on a title like this porsche is a disaster. It gives negative vibes. People are attracted by positivity more, just look at the big youtubefs😅

[@easycom65ify]

We already had this conversation stop saying Hey Google you keep making my Google go off

[@matt13ross]

LOL whoops!

[@davidr6865]

Should have paid more for a cleaner car

[@matt13ross]

Couldn't afford a nicer one. Also, hindsight is 20/20. And one more thing, if it was a super nice clean car, I wouldn't have any content for KZbin.

[@davidr6865]

@@matt13ross yea but you’re dropping tons of money into that thing, and it will still be a 150k mile Porsche.

[@matt13ross]

Idk about tons of money, but yes, money. It's worth it to me to save an older beat up car and have fun along the way. Plus then I can mod this thing heavily and not worry that much about resale with the high miles.

[@illiniarmory3142]

LETS GO BRANDON

[@matt13ross]

Forbidden words around here....lol

[@Chilicharger665]

Was the girl thing saying you two broke up? Or just that women are expensive? Lol

[@matt13ross]

We're together, just stating the obvious lol.

[@mortenvinding]

You are really dramatic

[@matt13ross]

Yes

[@trizio4248]

First