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mnavarro · 09-28-2006, 11:19 PM

Guys, I'm a noobie. I just bought a use 2003 porsce S boxster in seal grey with 26K miles. I think I know why it's difficult for us to mod the HP for these cars. Porsche knows a thing or two about engineering, but these cars are designed not to be modded easily. If they could easily be modded HP they would prove themselves with inexpensive modification to be superior to the 911, because the handling is already there. So we are given a light engine, unless you want to buy the rumored turbo caymen @ > 100K

I think putting in bigger motors personally sucks compared to the versatility of a turbo setup. On a turbo setup you can have a 100 octane map and make safely 50-60hp more.

How much would it cost to fortify the engine (forged pistons) and what are the limits of the drive train/clutch etc. The boxster S would be awesome with 50-70 hp more. Some of the mods here are ridiculously expensive compared to what I can get for my Subaru STI. It's primarely because these mods are coming from the guys who work on the 911s/turbos. I'm not talking about labor here.... I'm just talking the price of these kits.

09-28-2006, 11:19 PM	#35
mnavarro Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 10	Guys, I'm a noobie. I just bought a use 2003 porsce S boxster in seal grey with 26K miles. I think I know why it's difficult for us to mod the HP for these cars. Porsche knows a thing or two about engineering, but these cars are designed not to be modded easily. If they could easily be modded HP they would prove themselves with inexpensive modification to be superior to the 911, because the handling is already there. So we are given a light engine, unless you want to buy the rumored turbo caymen @ > 100K I think putting in bigger motors personally sucks compared to the versatility of a turbo setup. On a turbo setup you can have a 100 octane map and make safely 50-60hp more. How much would it cost to fortify the engine (forged pistons) and what are the limits of the drive train/clutch etc. The boxster S would be awesome with 50-70 hp more. Some of the mods here are ridiculously expensive compared to what I can get for my Subaru STI. It's primarely because these mods are coming from the guys who work on the 911s/turbos. I'm not talking about labor here.... I'm just talking the price of these kits. Last edited by mnavarro; 09-29-2006 at 04:53 AM.