Boxster V8

[BoxsterLS376]

So in reading back through this thread a bit I'd like to add a bit more...

Regarding the insurance conversation... I use Progressive and using the website they only allow like an additional $3000 in modification before you have to call them... So I called and long story short I simply insured the car for $40,000~ No question as to what was done etc. just said I have put a lot of money into it and want it insured for $XXX. Done and done.

Also wanted to chime in about the price/platform... First off starting with a base boxster is just dumb. dumb dumb dumb. The S suspension and brakes do OK at best with my car and I think they need to be upgraded to be on par with the performance of the motor. If you put the V8 into a base model you will NEED to upgrade the brakes and suspension or else it will just be dangerous.

For the price difference in base models vs. "S" models it makes no sense at all to "engineer" a kit for the base model. Anyone who is gonna spend the kind of dough to do a V8 conversion won't give a rats ass about saving $3-4,000 on the cost of the car, quit being cheap and get an S model.

Also to say the kit will be more expensive but somehow the motors are cheaper? I went the expensive route and bought a brand new motor from Chevy and all said and done was under $8K, brand new with a warranty.

How much are Audi motors going for anyway?