replace 2.7 with 3.2L .... how easy ?? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

boxer121 · 12-06-2009, 08:20 AM

Hi forum,
I have just had the unfortunate experience of the dreaded IMS on my 2001 boxster 2.7. I am understandably annoyed and thought about replacing the 2.7 with a 3.2.
How easy can this be and would the gearbox have to be replaced too ?

Many thanks for your help

scott

kabel · 12-06-2009, 09:53 AM

hmmmm...perhaps it is time to add an engine swap category so it is easier for new members to find all our threads about engine swaps/rebuilts.

Boxtaboy · 12-06-2009, 10:00 AM

Sorry to hear. I have an 01 too, and I would be pissed as well. I know of one guy who installed a 3.2 to replace his 2.7 after it's IMS failed too, and he didn't have to change his tranny. I also know another guy who upgraded to a 3.4 on his early 986, and it too, was using the 5-speed tranny, so I think you'll be fine.

Lobo1186 · 12-06-2009, 10:19 AM

you could always throw in a new 3.8...

Someone on here upgraded to i believe a 3.2 and he has a 5speed but of course if you wanted to eventually get a 6speed it could be a later project.

clickman · 12-06-2009, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boxer121

Hi forum,
I have just had the unfortunate experience of the dreaded IMS on my 2001 boxster 2.7.

Details, pls

boxer121 · 12-07-2009, 01:20 AM

Thanks for your help guys, sorry if my post was in the wrong section!!

Dragonwind · 12-07-2009, 02:54 AM

What's you budget like for replacement? If you have the funds go get a Raby built engine.