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Old 02-25-2015, 12:57 PM   #1
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Go here and read about the Boxster V8 conversion kit. Even they say forget the base model.

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Old 02-25-2015, 01:09 PM   #2
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Go here and read about the Boxster V8 conversion kit. Even they say forget the base model.

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"50 state smog legal emissions options while still enhancing performance!"
Yeah, nice guys over there, but I'd take what they print with an entire salt lick. They, when pushed, couldn't point to one successful CA smog legal car. If there is one, it's news to me...

That said - does ANYONE know of a CA smog legal Boxster that has had a non-stock engine swap? Now THAT would be an interesting conversation...
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I'm thinking: man, it's a shame that people have to make Frankensteins out of their Porsches because Porsche has no viable alternative.
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I'm thinking: man, it's a shame that people have to make Frankensteins out of their Porsches because Porsche has no viable alternative.
I'm hoping my motor last a long time as I'm dropping some coin on it right now to get some more power out of it, but when the time comes a V8 would be awesome. An LS-3 engine is very reliable, has lots of power, cheaper maintenance, hopefully cheaper to buy when my motor does kick the bucket, and the sound of a V8 coming out of this car would be sweet.
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