Boxster V8

[KRAM36]

Originally Posted by Smallblock454

@ KRAM36: On your pitures is the torque converter missing.

I just pulled those pics from an eBay listing.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-911-996-Twin-Turbo-Transmission-Tiptronic-Automatic-2001-2005-A96-50-/171242163787?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27ded40e4b&vxp=mtr

Actually this is what mine should look like. The other was from a 911 and this one is from a Boxster. Looks to be more common to the 5 speed on the right.




Also looked at another Boxster Tiptronic and it had this on it.

[Gelbster]

1. Dismissing California Smog rules is short sighted. Other States seem to blindly adopt them. So I suggest the availability of a CA smog compliant engine is vital.There are Audi V8 Ca smog compliant engines.
2.The insurance issue is another hurdle. If an insurer 'sees' a massive increase in engine displacement and power it will be prohibitively expensive to insure . The alternative is to 'forget' to tell them .That is the same as no insurance +fraud+ unlimited personal liability.Not good if you own a home.
There is a milquetoast solution:
The Audi A6 3.0/ 3.2l 32 valve FSI V6 from the A6.255hp. On paper it would pass Smog,be insurable, fit easily(shorter but 1/2" taller than the 3.2 flat 6),same bolt pattern?
It may not be exciting but it is practical and highly tuneable.