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Old 08-10-2009, 05:36 AM   #1
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Question didn't the VW/Audi group make a W8? And, wasn't the point of that motor to fit into a Passat? Maybe that's the right sized motor for a Boxster? Thoughts?


2 problems with the W8: like the W12, they break crankshafts. which leads to the second problem that there are no internal parts available from the dealer. long blocks only, $20K...


and why doesn't the QUOTE work right on this board?

Actually, it works just fine!
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Check out this thread for some updates.
http://www.914club.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=69069&st=200&start=200

go to page 14 for some pictures.

teaser: LS1 is the priority at the moment!
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Old 05-18-2010, 09:09 AM   #3
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how about the new 'coyote' ford 5.0 v8?
hmmmm....a 'Forsche' ?

dyno's are showing these motors putting out 435hp / 400tq stock!
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If I'm putting a Cayenne V8 in anything, this is where I'd like to put it:

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