Boxster Subaru conversion interest? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

kcpaz · 08-11-2010, 09:53 PM

It's not a question of whether or not I'm going to do it. It's already started. I have a donor car already (a 2000 "S" with a blown motor) and I already have the first adapter plate finished. Here are the initial pictures of the project...

JTP · 08-12-2010, 02:58 AM

Nice work! I didn't realize you were the guy that did the Subaru engine in a 911. I saw your site a few months ago and saw your videos on your exhaust also. Nice work on those as well. With a race prep shop at your disposal this conversion should move right along. Looking forward to see the progress.

The Radium King · 08-12-2010, 09:03 AM

ot - where did you find those rear flares?

kcpaz · 09-02-2010, 12:35 AM

Started on the wiring harness tonight. Here is the unmolested 2007 WRX harness ready to be "reduced" wire by wire...

RandallNeighbour · 09-02-2010, 09:02 AM

The only thing that makes me happy about seeing all those wires in this pic is the fact that if I pay your company to do this motor swap, you have to screw with it and make it work and not me!

More power to you, my friend. More power to YOU!

jacabean · 09-02-2010, 10:01 AM

all that wiring looks crazy to me . i give props to the person who can integrate that with the boxster

edevlin · 09-02-2010, 10:35 AM

More pictures, I love it....

Ed

kcpaz · 09-03-2010, 06:00 PM

I finally got the exhaust finished today. I'm pretty happy with the way it came out. I still need to add two double slip joints in between the cylinder banks, some wastegate dump supports, and a couple of O2 bungs, but other than that, it's done. This first system is only 304 SS but I made sure to carefully purge everything, and all of the welds are full penetration welds rather than the standard "automotive style" welds so it will have the best possible chance of surviving. Also, the turbo is supported by a 1/4" thick plate bracket so the actual exhaust tubing isn't holding any weight other than it's own. If the 304 doesn't survive, then I will do the second set in 321 and see how long that lasts.

JoeFromPA · 08-12-2010, 09:52 AM

Ahh, look at those banjo bolts. Makes my eyes water.

Make sure to check the Banjo on the turbo side for a filter INSIDE the bolt. Remove it, if it's there. Subaru used it on some models, and has since regretted that decision.

2001boxsters · 08-12-2010, 11:16 AM

Wow this is an awesome custom Porcharu! That adapter plate is so clean! Did you make it yourself?

kcpaz · 08-12-2010, 11:28 AM

I have done some Subaru conversions in the past as you guys have stated. This one is going to be the newest, and I believe, the best. The adapter plate and flywheel are all my own design and the complete kits will be manufactured in-house. Basically, we will be making two forms of the Boxster conversion... a street version, and a race version. This first test car is going to be a race car so that the components and systems can be tested under the most severe conditions prior to being released to the public. I didn't want to come on here and start name dropping my business because I'm not a paid advertiser, so I figured I would just post this as an informational thread, however, I will answer as many questions as I can without giving away any proprietary information.

JTP · 08-12-2010, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by kcpaz

I didn't want to come on here and start name dropping my business because I'm not a paid advertiser, so I figured I would just post this as an informational thread, however, I will answer as many questions as I can without giving away any proprietary information.

Sorry man, I didn't mean to expose you but the photo of the car in front of your shop window was a dead give away!

kcpaz · 08-12-2010, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JTP

Sorry man, I didn't mean to expose you but the photo of the car in front of your shop window was a dead give away!

Oh I don't mind being "outed". It's one thing for you guys to say something, but it's something completely different if I come on there and start trying to "sell" stuff without being a vendor.

P.S. maybe a moderator can contact me about becoming a sponsor...

kcpaz · 08-12-2010, 01:57 PM

Test fit the engine today to see how it fits. It's almost like it was meant to be. It almost looks like the turbo might be able to fit in the stock location on the engine, although that's not what I will be doing on this car. There is almost 6 inches between the crank pulley and the engine bulkhead which is WAY more than the stock M96 engine.

Next is motor mount fabrication.

blue2000s · 08-12-2010, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kcpaz

Test fit the engine today to see how it fits. It's almost like it was meant to be. It almost looks like the turbo might be able to fit in the stock location on the engine, although that's not what I will be doing on this car. There is almost 6 inches between the crank pulley and the engine bulkhead which is WAY more than the stock M96 engine.

Next is motor mount fabrication.

That's awesome. Will you loose and ground clearance with the Subaru oil pan? They hang pretty low. Are you using the Porsche axle shafts? What's the weight difference from a 3.2?