Uncertain what to do with my "broken" Boxster..

[heymanwatchthis]

Violametallic,

I may be able to help you, just sent you a PM.

Gary

[itsnotanova]

Originally Posted by maytag

Well the part of a swap that scares me the most is the electronics. That's where I'm weakest. It occurs to me that an '03 3.6L might "talk" to my DME better than an much later 3.8L. ?? waddya know?

(by the way, I sent you a PM about the previous topic)

I'm by no means an electrical wizard, but swapping within generations is very simple. Just take the wiring harness off the boxster motor and put it on the 996 motor. The biggest hassle would be getting DME's programmed for the motor you're using. Your dealer sucks but I know lots of guys in Colorado that could program it.

(I keep my pm box full so people can't ask me for parts)

[thstone]

If the goal is a lot more power:

Swap in a 3.2 used engine, sell the Boxster, and buy a 996TT.

[Topless]

Originally Posted by violametallic-S-

Long story short I have a 2001 Boxster S with 55k on it with a broken engine, " D chunk" in one of the cylinders. This happened in 2014, I had a medical situation that kept me out of commission since. But lately its been really bothering me the car sitting in my garage with no engine. I need to find a proper path to what to do.

Ive tried getting ideas from the Porsche Boxster 986 facebook group and a while ago I posted something about this situation but never got a good answer as what to do.

I want more power, and I want to stick with Porsche engines. No LS's or Subaru engines etc. I dont want to hear about anything else but Porsche.

I spoke with Jake Raby a while ago and was quoted $20k USD for a stage one performer engine upgrade. He says he can open it up to a 3.8 and claims 100hp gains over the 3.2 engine. I live in Ottawa, Canada so the logistics would be a pain im sure and costs would exceed well over $20k USD when all is said and done im sure.

Literally saw a 2002 911 TTS 6speed with 45k for sale the other day, next day it was gone. It had a minor accident with a rebuilt title but like $30k USD ready to go! So when I see stuff like that I wonder if $20k USD for an engine rebuild on a 986 is the right move. All I know is im fed up with seeing my car in the garage with no engine for almost 6 years. I need to figure out a plan of action.

So please someone with experience chime in. I want more power. I want a Porsche engine and I dont want to spend more than $10K USD. Id maybe spend the $20k USD if that means 450hp all motor. But thats wishful thinking...

You just won't like the price of putting a 450hp motor in your Boxster. Best fastest, most direct solution: Sell your car as a roller and find a nice 996TT. Problem solved as quickly and directly as possible. Anything else and you will be fiddling with the same car for another 6 years and still be disappointed. Time to punt.

[Smallblock454]

Dump the 986.

But why a 996 TT? 997 TT prices seem to get closer to the 996 TT. At least over here in Germany.

Also Panamera Turbos seems to be also in the price range and have 500 HP. OK, it's a much bigger car and it's not a B6. But it's a Porsche.