02' engine blown!

[victoreric]

Wow, I can't believe this whole thing took 5 months!

Anyways, through alot of headache, I'm glad to report that my boxster is finally up and running. Long story short, I managed to find an old 3.4 engine with only 37,000 kms and did the swap.

[23109VC]

glad to hear it's back and up and running!

how much did the whole swap / labor /etc COST??? US dollars??

how much faster is it than the 2.7L ????

is it just a little or is it OMFG faster..

must suprise the heck out of someone in a 987 as they see an old "base" boxster blow them away..

[victoreric]

I havent driven an S, but it definitely could spank a 2.7L. I notice this especially in the corners where I gave it a bit more gas than should, then tail starts going.

Fun!!!

Originally Posted by 23109VC

glad to hear it's back and up and running!

how much did the whole swap / labor /etc COST??? US dollars??

how much faster is it than the 2.7L ????

is it just a little or is it OMFG faster..

must suprise the heck out of someone in a 987 as they see an old "base" boxster blow them away..

[9eighty6]

Happy to hear about the succesful swap. By no means am I hoping that this happens to me, but if it does I would likely try and go the same route you did. Nice work, hope you're enjoying the car again to the fullest!

[23109VC]

how much did this swap cost you?

did you price it compared to doing the 3.4L 911 motor swap?

[victoreric]

Originally Posted by 23109VC

how much did this swap cost you?

did you price it compared to doing the 3.4L 911 motor swap?

This is a 3.4L from a 911. I think it's about $14000, after everything.

[Quickurt]

Originally Posted by victoreric

This is a 3.4L from a 911. I think it's about $14000, after everything.

Remind me to trade my CPO 987 before it's out of warranty........