Boxster V8

[Nerv]

Hello everyone!

I just wanted to stop in and give a quick report on the Boxster V8 kit being developed.

First, this is definitely getting finished so no worries there. Right now the electrical systems are being matched so the OBD and gauges work fully as OEM intended as well as the EVAP system. The EVAP system uses a slightly different air leak monitoring system so we are trying to keep the Boxster as stock as possible while still keeping the Audi ECU completely satisfied that everything is functioning as stock, because it will be! No resistors or funny maps to get rid of emissions systems here.

We have decided this project is going to be completed in two stages:

One is simply a stock Audi engine with the appropriate adapters to fit in the car. This is not only going to be the cheaper option but it will also offer reliability this car has never seen, and believe it or not, that is actually one of the main reasons why we feel this is worth investing in.

The second will be the dry sump, independent throttle bodied version with more expensive and elaborate components. This will be developed after the initial stage is done and we can start getting these kits out there for people that just want a better solution to the failure prone flat six. This IS the best IMS fix... no IMS at all, +100HP

The Boxster is a unique car in that it handles great and is special enough that no one wants to see it crushed, and yet no so exotic that people wouldn't mind swapping a different engine into it. Even the purists can't ignore that the Cayenne engine is based of an Audi V8, and the Boxster comes from factory with an Audi transmission. The Climate control module is the same as the unit used in an A6 from the same time frame. (We did a 5 cylinder TDI 01E 6-speed quattro manual swap to a V6 automatic A6 wagon before this project, had to practically rewire the whole car to make it work as factory).

When this is finished it will have several in house machined billet and cast parts that bolt on to allow the engine to fit as intended into the Porsche chassis. We have put quite a bit of time into this project with the designing and pattern making and will give you guys further updates as it progresses. We really hope to retain the intake by machining a new throttle body with the same design but different shape to suit the boxster engine bay. We are still working on the 3D models for this.

Hopefully the vehicle will be ready in less than two months. Thanks to everyone that has shown interest so far, we really hope everyone appreciates the efforts we go to make this a professional kit when it is finished. The intent is that no one would suspect it was modified if they were to look at it, it will look pretty stock.

If you are interested in this project please come on and voice your thoughts! We really value your feedback, even if you are only pointing out how much you would like to go this route yourself.

Dave
Nerv

[Nerv]

Just a quick note to clarify on the electrical:

The Audi ECU will be used instead of the DME, and the custom engine harness will hook up to both the Audi ECU and the two Porsche (technically BMW) connectors in the trunk.

Gauges and all electrical systems will work as normal. Key immo will be lost but at least if the immo module in the car gets wet at least you can still start the car! Remote key lock and unlock functions will be retained as before.

This is being made a complete kit that will have a list of parts that need to be sourced from the donor Audi vehicle. It will have many custom machined parts, both cast and billet as required, as well as the custom wiring harness and flywheel. Many parts will be able to be sourced elsewhere, such as the clutch.

We will keep you posted as the car nears completion.

Dave
Nerv

[Nerv]

One last note for today on our V8 kit design.

We have been contacted by several people in regards to what we think the price will wind up being for the kit that is developed. It is early to say but the price will likely be higher than the kit offered for installing the LSx engines, but the engine itself will be much cheaper to source and most importantly, no modifications will need to be performed to the vehicle in any way shape or form. Anything that will not work with the Audi V8 will be simply unbolted and replaced with a component in the kit that will work. Installation will be much cheaper and faster. Every component required will be able to be supplied from us, including the exhaust system.

Essentially this kit will be able to be removed and the car made completely stock if so desired. We do our design work up front so the installer doesn't have to fabricate.

More to follow soon.

Dave
Nerv

[bc993]

Originally Posted by Nerv

Hello everyone!

I just wanted to stop in and give a quick report on the Boxster V8 kit being developed.

First, this is definitely getting finished so no worries there. Right now the electrical systems are being matched so the OBD and gauges work fully as OEM intended as well as the EVAP system. The EVAP system uses a slightly different air leak monitoring system so we are trying to keep the Boxster as stock as possible while still keeping the Audi ECU completely satisfied that everything is functioning as stock, because it will be! No resistors or funny maps to get rid of emissions systems here.

We have decided this project is going to be completed in two stages:

One is simply a stock Audi engine with the appropriate adapters to fit in the car. This is not only going to be the cheaper option but it will also offer reliability this car has never seen, and believe it or not, that is actually one of the main reasons why we feel this is worth investing in.

The second will be the dry sump, independent throttle bodied version with more expensive and elaborate components. This will be developed after the initial stage is done and we can start getting these kits out there for people that just want a better solution to the failure prone flat six. This IS the best IMS fix... no IMS at all, +100HP

The Boxster is a unique car in that it handles great and is special enough that no one wants to see it crushed, and yet no so exotic that people wouldn't mind swapping a different engine into it. Even the purists can't ignore that the Cayenne engine is based of an Audi V8, and the Boxster comes from factory with an Audi transmission. The Climate control module is the same as the unit used in an A6 from the same time frame. (We did a 5 cylinder TDI 01E 6-speed quattro manual swap to a V6 automatic A6 wagon before this project, had to practically rewire the whole car to make it work as factory).

When this is finished it will have several in house machined billet and cast parts that bolt on to allow the engine to fit as intended into the Porsche chassis. We have put quite a bit of time into this project with the designing and pattern making and will give you guys further updates as it progresses. We really hope to retain the intake by machining a new throttle body with the same design but different shape to suit the boxster engine bay. We are still working on the 3D models for this.

Hopefully the vehicle will be ready in less than two months. Thanks to everyone that has shown interest so far, we really hope everyone appreciates the efforts we go to make this a professional kit when it is finished. The intent is that no one would suspect it was modified if they were to look at it, it will look pretty stock.

If you are interested in this project please come on and voice your thoughts! We really value your feedback, even if you are only pointing out how much you would like to go this route yourself.

Dave
Nerv

Where are you guys at with showing the conversion? Here you said you were 2 months away, in a pm you mentioned early August. It's almost Sept. And for folks like me in Michigan , and you in Canada I guess we wait til next spring. More timely updates would be appreciated or actual photos of progress would be even better.