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Originally Posted by The Radium King
looking at the 996 install it seems pretty involved. we're not just talking motor mount and transmission adaptors. it looks like most of the ancilliaries are pulled of the ls motor to make it fit - kit requires remote-mounted electric water pump and power steering. it's $7k just for the parts. add a strong motor and you are pushing twice that.
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This is true with EVERY cross-manufacture engine conversion. Physically mounting the engine is the easiest part. Making it function seamlessly is what takes most of the time and money. I always tell people that engine conversions should only be considered by people who intend to keep their car for the long term. Otherwise, the return on the financial investment will never be seen.
As far as an V8 in a Boxster, I think it is going to be a hard sell (for a few reasons), especially when it requires a 6 speed conversion (even more money invested). I think if you are making a conversion kit that can not easily be installed into the early 2.5 cars, you are seriously limiting your market considering those are the most affordable, and most likely cars to be used for conversions.