Ruf 3800s/381

[blue2000s]

Here an Excellence article on the RUF 3800s/381. There's some very complimentary comments on the Boxster's chassis compared to the Carrera.

http://www.excellence-mag.com/art2/art2p1.html

great article!

[Rail26]

I just drooled on myself...I know what I want for Christmas.

[blue2000s]

For the same price as the Carrera Cab with the same engine, it's actually a viable alternative.

[David N.]

Damn, I guess it requires the 987 engine computer to install the 3.8L engine. So no dreaming for my little MY2000. No replacement for displacement I guess, turbo and supercharger upgrades aren't gonna give that steady torque band. Mmmmm, cubic centimetres....

-David

[z12358]

I read this article in the magazine few weeks ago. Things like this show how naked the emperor really is. Porsche can build this car and sell it for $70k base, but that would mean bye-bye 911. I wonder if the $46k conversion price tag has already subtracted the value of the new 3.2/3.4L engine that is being replaced. The rarity and optimality would make this car depreciate slower than a standard Carrera S.

[Jersey Dave]

Originally Posted by David N.

Damn, I guess it requires the 987 engine computer to install the 3.8L engine. So no dreaming for my little MY2000. No replacement for displacement I guess, turbo and supercharger upgrades aren't gonna give that steady torque band. Mmmmm, cubic centimetres....

-David

Dave,
Not true. I'm in the final stages of putting a 3.8L 997 Carrera S Crate motor in my 2002 986S. It is being done by FVD in Florida. Yes, the electronics were tricky with the Canbus vs. the new bus, and the replacement of the Motronics to a more modern version, but they have gotten it done and it will be back in my hands in a couple of weeks. Everything including the variocam plus will be working fine.

Dave

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53564