Boxster Subaru conversion interest?

[VRsyncro]

Originally Posted by Jake Raby

The Boxster/ Suby conversion makes lots of sense to me... Even though I am no fan of the German car with a Japanses engine, the suby engine is a real powerhouse.

Done right this conversion could be the key for those who want big power and aren't worried about keeping the car Porsche powered.

I agree, it's always fun to have options out there! I love my Boxster, and having the potential for both a Suby engine or Corvette LS engine is great!

Heck in my old VW days I still remember one of the coolest swaps I'd ever seen was a Cadillac 32v Northstar V8 shoe horned into an early 90's MKII Golf. Nowadays the diesel TDI engine is finding it's way into many applications, including Jeep YJ's.

Excitement through experimentation leading to application!

[kcpaz]

Quick update...

The plan was to finish the intercooler plumbing before doing the cage to make things easier... but I couldn't help myself. The cage isn't done yet (still have harness bars to add and final welding) but it's pretty close. I'll throw up some better cage pictures once everything is completely finished...

[kcpaz]

I made a custom intercooler for the trunk and started the "duct-work" to direct the hot air out the rear bumper. The last shot shows the bottom of the duct open. This will be closed off to force the air out behind the car rather than randomly under the car. I'm just waiting to pull the engine/tranny to finish everything off. You can see the turbo dumps directly into the intercooler on the driver's side, then shoots off into the engine bay on the passenger side. The plumbing will be VERY short and direct. I was going to use Wiggins clamps, but then reminded myself that this is supposed to be a "budget build" The intercooler core measures 18" x 12" x 4.5" with 2.75" inlet/outlets

[Stroked & Blown]

nice jungle gym!

[RandallNeighbour]

Man, I wish I had your resources and knowledge. That looks like more fun than a man should be legally allowed to enjoy!

[JTP]

Nice work! Definitely one of the coolest Boxster projects I've seen to date.

[kcpaz]

Intercooler plumbing finished. That's it. Only one short section of tube on the cold side. The hot side is just a 2"-2.75" coupler from the turbo to the intercooler so no plumbing there. The engine and transmission are now out so I can do all of the engine service work (TGV delete, gaskets, injectors, fuel rails, leak-down test blah... blah...) and install the flywheel. The next time the engine goes in the chassis will be to try and start it. Time to finish the cage, do the body work, and paint the thing...