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Old 10-19-2014, 07:33 PM   #26
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Originally Posted by jaykay View Post
How is the drivability and handling of the Boxster with the LS3 if I may ask.......I guess one feathers the throttle to get back to where it was originally as far as traction and balance....would you need a huge leep / amount of seat time to handle it? Have wheel widths been changed..square? I have been on track in a Cayman R (I think the engine was stock) and found that to have just an insane amount of momentum.....well it was the old Mosport, lots green and yellow traffic, R comps....anyway it felt way way over my head even in the power department.
I favor the big fat torque curve driveability of the LS3 over a 951 or 930 that hits you hard when the boost comes on and if you are not steering straight ahead, tosses you unceremoniously into the weeds. Like a GT3, Z06 or any high hp car, wisdom suggests we ramp up our speed gradually and avoid running around stabbing the throttle unless we like buying a lot of fresh rear tires.
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