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Old 01-02-2020, 10:57 PM   #1
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Does anyone know if this is correct for a 99 Boxster :

"201 horsepower @ 6000 rpms and 181 lb-ft of torque @ 4500 rpms"

If so, for maximum performance do I want to shift at 6000 rpms ( HP ) or 4500 rpms ( torque ) ?

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Use torque to determine shift points. See this YouTube video for how to determine shift points:
https://youtu.be/zZBqb0ZJSwU

I already have a Dyno. Now I just need to know the gear ratios. Mine is a 2003 986 Boxster S. Anyone know where I can find the gear ratios?
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Old 01-03-2020, 05:50 AM   #2
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Holy resurrection Batman! This may be a record for reviving a thread. I was a wet behind the ears NOOB when this thread started.

A quick google search found this:

https://californiamotorsports.net/pages/porsche-986-boxster-transaxle-specifications

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Old 01-03-2020, 10:08 PM   #3
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Holy resurrection Batman! This may be a record for reviving a thread. I was a wet behind the ears NOOB.

A quick google search found this:

https://californiamotorsports.net/pages/porsche-986-boxster-transaxle-specifications

BTW... welcome to the forum.
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Use torque to determine shift points. See this YouTube video for how to determine shift points:
https://youtu.be/zZBqb0ZJSwU

I already have a Dyno. Now I just need to know the gear ratios. Mine is a 2003 986 Boxster S. Anyone know where I can find the gear ratios?
Nice job, noob
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Nice job, noob
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