Boxster V8

[Gelbster]

500hp ? Insurance? Smog test in CA? Impractical.
I am not a rich man. I'll stick with salvage title ,less than300hp,reasonable insurance cost, fewer tickets. The cost of 400+ hp is a fantasy.And for that kind of money I have more interesting fantasies & imagination?

[BOOTLEG]

I too am interested. My 01 Box S is waiting patiently for a heart transplant. I am evaluating the LS, Audi, Subaru or just an EBAY PMotor. Each has pros and cons. Will the Audi bolt right up to my 6 speed? Is there a source for mounts or do I have to make my own? What about ECM? A kit would be nice!

[itsnotanova]

The audi 4.2 or 2.7 will bolt up to a boxster 5 speed with no problems but the 6 speed doesn't have a provision for the audi starter. The 5 speed is on the right, 6 on the left

[KRAM36]

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[Dlirium]

Originally Posted by Gelbster

500hp ? Insurance? Smog test in CA? Impractical.
I am not a rich man. I'll stick with salvage title ,less than300hp,reasonable insurance cost, fewer tickets. The cost of 400+ hp is a fantasy.And for that kind of money I have more interesting fantasies & imagination?

Exactly! That's why a V8 conversion would likely not be your cup o tea...