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twistinglane · 05-23-2013, 08:18 AM

In my search for the right box...

I had started to think that 2000, early 2001 3.2 engine might be a sweet spot for performance plus lower failure risk. They have double row IMS bearing.(I'd do the LN upgrade). And Pelican article and I think another source, suggested low risk of cylinder failure - walls thicker than others I think.
Pelican Technical Article: Common Boxster Engine Problems and Failures - 986 / 987

But posts here indicate some fatal cylinder failures. Can any smart folks provide insight about risks for the early 3.2 - and particularly cylinder cracking or slipping? Does it make sense to prefer this one?

Thanks from newbe trying to understand this stuff!!

05-23-2013, 08:18 AM	#226
twistinglane Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 2	Early Box S 3.2 engines - good? In my search for the right box... I had started to think that 2000, early 2001 3.2 engine might be a sweet spot for performance plus lower failure risk. They have double row IMS bearing.(I'd do the LN upgrade). And Pelican article and I think another source, suggested low risk of cylinder failure - walls thicker than others I think. Pelican Technical Article: Common Boxster Engine Problems and Failures - 986 / 987 But posts here indicate some fatal cylinder failures. Can any smart folks provide insight about risks for the early 3.2 - and particularly cylinder cracking or slipping? Does it make sense to prefer this one? Thanks from newbe trying to understand this stuff!!