What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by Brian in Tucson

I spend money like a crack whore.

Sir. Crack whores spend far less money than you do. You've been buying so many parts I wouldn't be surprised A&E isn't close to contacting you for a Hoarders Special Edition: 986.

Lets see some pictures. Or, are you waiting for the big reveal?

[M9G]

Replaced all speakers

Went for all JBL speakers as there are made by Harman

JBL 5020 subs in the doors
JBL 4020 mids in the dash
JBL 3020 mids in the rear

Very happy with the sound :-)

[P_Carfahrer]

Machined/test fit rear toe lock outs.

[Oldcarguy]

After a long discussion with Jake and Jud I contracted for a Stage 1+ Street Performer engine rebuild with the ‘Exclusive Service’ for my 550SE. Took the first available slot at Jake’s Georgia facility. I ship the car to him end July 2020 and I should have it back in Jan 2021.

In the interim, I just had the new Cocoa Sonnendeck top installed and I’m waiting on my new DCT steering wheel and Classic9 leather upholestery to arrive. Both are in Napa cocoa leather with silver stitching.

New PSS9s are in and will be installed next week.

I’d post pictures but I still cannot upload pics to any Pelican site without using Tapatalk and I’m just tired of Pelican’s refusal to address this issues for years now.

[Ciao]

Originally Posted by Oldcarguy

After a long discussion with Jake and Jud I contracted for a Stage 1+ Street Performer engine rebuild with the ‘Exclusive Service’ for my 550SE. Took the first available slot at Jake’s Georgia facility. I ship the car to him end July 2020 and I should have it back in Jan 2021.

In the interim, I just had the new Cocoa Sonnendeck top installed and I’m waiting on my new DCT steering wheel and Classic9 leather upholestery to arrive. Both are in Napa cocoa leather with silver stitching.

New PSS9s are in and will be installed next week.

I’d post pictures but I still cannot upload pics to any Pelican site without using Tapatalk and I’m just tired of Pelican’s refusal to address this issues for years now.

Oldcarguy, that is cool! Will the boxster's drivetrain support the swap without any upgrades? What kind of hp/torque are you looking from the upgrade?

[Oldcarguy]

Originally Posted by Ciao

Oldcarguy, that is cool! Will the boxster's drivetrain support the swap without any upgrades? What kind of hp/torque are you looking from the upgrade?

Hi Ciao, because every build is different FSI doesn’t quote hp or torque gains in advance. We’ll have to wait for the dyno runs. Also, FSI is doing a custom 93 octane tune (included is their tuner which stores up to 5 tunes). They indicate that the custom tune will be more effective on my 550 SE due to the 987 intake parts and my Fabspeed mid pipes with the FVD Brombacher muffler. Probably minor improvements but worth the effort IMHO. So the dyno runs will reflect the sum of all parts.

The focus of the Stage 1+ engine is mid range torque more than hp. In any event, FSI says there is no problem with the stock 6 spd handling even their Stage 2 or race engines if the drivetrain is in good shape going in.

[Ciao]

Originally Posted by Oldcarguy

Hi Ciao, because every build is different FSI doesn’t quote hp or torque gains in advance. We’ll have to wait for the dyno runs. Also, FSI is doing a custom 93 octane tune (included is their tuner which stores up to 5 tunes). They indicate that the custom tune will be more effective on my 550 SE due to the 987 intake parts and my Fabspeed mid pipes with the FVD Brombacher muffler. Probably minor improvements but worth the effort IMHO. So the dyno runs will reflect the sum of all parts.

The focus of the Stage 1+ engine is mid range torque more than hp. In any event, FSI says there is no problem with the stock 6 spd handling even their Stage 2 or race engines if the drivetrain is in good shape going in.

Thanks Oldcarguy. I believe the gains will be impressive and more cost effective in terms of buying HP for your current Porche than buying a new one. I hope the build is durable and longlasting. I've noticed typically factory specs w/out mods make for a long lasting engine 275K miles plus. But specing your engine from the bottom end up may be a better solution than just a tune or increasing intake/exhaust flows.

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by Ciao

Oldcarguy, that is cool! Will the boxster's drivetrain support the swap without any upgrades? What kind of hp/torque are you looking from the upgrade?

Yes it will as mine has for the last 9 years.

[JimmyBad]

Originally Posted by P_Carfahrer

Machined/test fit rear toe lock outs.

Would you still be able to do adjustments with these?

[P_Carfahrer]

Originally Posted by JimmyBad

Would you still be able to do adjustments with these?

With only these no, but yes after I also finish building/installing these adjustable toe arms.

[maytag]

Originally Posted by P_Carfahrer

With only these no, but yes after I also finish building/installing these adjustable toe arms.

Yeah.....a little less typing and a little more "building cool parts for me", yeah? Hahaha.

Hope you're well!

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[Zzorro]

Got my rear suspension refresh all bolted back together. Brakes, tires and then alignment. But while it's all jacked up I'll change the oil.

Fun little project. I'll get around to my front suspension soon enough.