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Originally Posted by woodsman
I feel your pain- I've also had some unusual problems with my car but they were the mechanics fault and not Porsches and weren't as severe as yours. There's been a base engine for sale on CR-VAN lately. I think a long-time Porsche mech. from N Van has it and it has rebuilt heads-$3600) I think it's a 2.7. The ad said he could install. Maybe all you need is a short block? than again a 3.6 sure might turn 2 negatives into a positive! It doesn't sound like you want out of the car yet.
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Hey guys, thanks for all the great info and help. I ended up purchasing the above engine and should be able to have it installed at the end of next week.
Its a 2001 engine with 60k miles and rebuilt heads. They will be installing my intake, fuel system and engine management systems to get it working with the 2003 car. Other then that it is a lot simpler then the 3.4 cayman swap and shouldn't cause any headaches.
Now I am wondering if I should install the LN IMSB while I have the chance.
I am not sure if I am going to sell the car right away or keep it. Either way the LN bearing might be a good investment for my personal peace of mind or the next owner's.
I am also having trouble trying to think of replacement cars for the boxster I would like to have a car that is a little more practical and that I could run year round instead of having two cars. I am willing to spend a reasonable amount on anual mantinace but can't afford any more catastrophic failures.
Cars I am considering not in any real particular order:
E46 BMW m3
135i
B7 Audi S4
996 c4s or c2
C5 Corvette Z06
2008+ WRX STI
987 Cayman/Boxster S
Honda s2000
May be willing to stretch the budget to include
997 C2
e90 M3
B8 Audi S4
I do love Porsches, but I am open minded and willing to look at almost anything fun or quick. Prestige is not a a big factor to me, I am 20 year old university student and have been running my detailing company since the age of 13. I have owned 8 cars 3 audi's (a4,a4,a6) 3 bmws (325ci, 330cic, 330ci) and 2 boxsters. Before the 03 box cars had cost me almost nothing, repairs or depreciation. Now I am looking for a car that I will keep for a while and enjoy. I enjoy doing club drives/gimmick rallys and the ocasional Auto X or DE event.