Engine Replacement Advice

[Gelbster]

Check EBay "Completed Sales" for actual selling price(Not meaningless Asking Price). Even the Boxster S is down to Miata price levels. But the used Bxstr S engines with a warranty are $5k+/-
But collect your own facts first.
A rebuild is financially the worst option -but that is what I did because it interested me.

[Cbonilla]

Originally Posted by Gelbster

Check EBay "Completed Sales" for actual selling price(Not meaningless Asking Price). Even the Boxster S is down to Miata price levels. But the used Bxstr S engines with a warranty are $5k+/-
But collect your own facts first.
A rebuild is financially the worst option -but that is what I did because it interested me.

I have seen 2003 S engines anywhere from $5k to $8.5k with 30 day warranties.

[kk2002s]

Any reason why you are not thinking 996 motor - Expense only?
It appears to be somewhat more difficult but there seems to be many 3.4 swaps being done, or even 3.6s
No you would not return your investment but would certainly up the performance
I'm at 90k+ and think about what to do if I fall to the same misfortune as you.

In any case, what ever motor swap you do, change out the IMSB, tensioners, chain guides while the motor is out to at least minimize some of the fail points for the future

Good luck and keep us posted

[Cbonilla]

Originally Posted by kk2002s

Any reason why you are not thinking 996 motor - Expense only?
It appears to be somewhat more difficult but there seems to be many 3.4 swaps being done, or even 3.6s
No you would not return your investment but would certainly up the performance
I'm at 90k+ and think about what to do if I fall to the same misfortune as you.

In any case, what ever motor swap you do, change out the IMSB, tensioners, chain guides while the motor is out to at least minimize some of the fail points for the future

Good luck and keep us posted

The KISS ("Keep it simple stupid") principle and cost.

What do tensioners and chain guided cost to replace with the engine out?

CB