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Old 07-27-2012, 06:19 AM   #113
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Originally Posted by MConte05 View Post
Really all you need is a good jack, jackstands (all cheap at Harbor Freight) and a metric tool set. If you seriously wanted to do a swap yourself, I could bring my tools over for a weekend and help you out, or let you borrow some. Things are much easier with a portable impact, extensions, and a good torque wrench.

Not the same engine, but similar design (boxer), though you have to drop the engine down through the car rather than pull it up in a Subaru. But really once you've tackled one modern engine swap, you've tackled them all. Hardest part seems to be removing the transmission, and that doesn't really seem all that hard in itself, just time consuming.

Once you've swapped an engine you'll be able to tackle any maintenance job on most any car. I know I am confident. Just not confident enough to rebuild a trans. That'll I'll still have a pro do, ha.

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thanks, I'm considering swapping. Buying another boxster is smarter financially but I really loved mine

For now I'll just have to buy something cheap to get around since ex wanted my extra vehicle.
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