Eric, I like the way you think
I have some trick solutions for packaging intercoolers on the box, I may be headed down the DIY TT at some point if a commercial kit isn't availible soon. Biggest problem I see is 11.0 CR which makes any detonation catastrophic. Tuning would have to be spot on for peak power and any reliability. I've also thought about meth injection too as a safeguard vs tearing down the block and installing forgies.
The GN swap is doable, I've yet to take measurements. The V6 is not that tall campared to the full long block of the boxer, if the intake plenum and plumbing is done right, chances are good it will fit (the crank centerline will determine all, if not the rear trunk could be raised for packaging.) Subframe connectors would be easy if needed. Stouter control arms not so easy. Cromoly arms could be fabbed for prolly $2k.
Where are you located?
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Originally Posted by efahl
I'm not so sure... How are the flow numbers on the Scooby compared to the heads on a Box motor? I'd think just a DIY turbo system on the Porsche motor would be the most cost effective, since you don't have to fab up motor mounts and transmission adaptors and all that stuff. The only real engineering problem is how to intercool it.
On the more extreme end, the GNS motor sure has a lot to say for it, the 600 HP mark is pretty trivial for those guys, but packaging would be hard. You'd be cutting out the sheet metal over the motor and tubing out the rear structure to get enough clearance and strength to hold it up. Anyone local to me doing this? I'd love to come over and help.
Oh, while I'm at it, does anyone know torque limits on the various Boxster/911 transmissions?
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