09-07-2023, 04:31 AM
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I'm purchasing a Porsche Boxster Need Advice
Hai...
I wanted to get some advice from the community. What are the key differences between the different Boxster generations (986, 987, 981, 718, etc.)? Are there any standout features or drawbacks I should be aware of for each generation? NJMCDirect Website. Use our service to find out the pending tickets. I'm torn between getting a Boxster with a manual transmission or PDK. What are your thoughts on the driving experience and resale value for each option?
Thank you.
Last edited by StellaJonas; 09-07-2023 at 09:24 PM.
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09-07-2023, 02:33 PM
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1998 Boxster Silver/Red
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09-07-2023, 04:52 PM
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The OP edited their post and added in a link to whatever it is they are promoting. "StellaJonas" is an evil spammer and needs to be banned, deleted and IP address blocked.
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Last edited by 78F350; 09-12-2023 at 04:59 PM.
Reason: My original respose was to the original post.
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09-10-2023, 11:57 AM
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When it comes to Boxster models, I'm biased. I've always felt the first series, the 986, was the most beautiful. As with the Series 1 E-type, the designers got it right the first time. However, not content with perfection, they had to fiddle with it (as did the E-type's designers). To my eye, other than the addition of a glove box, the changes were not improvements. But as I said, I'm biased.
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09-11-2023, 11:54 AM
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Totally agree. The later models with glove box had some other nice things under the skin- S suspension, and fewer chain ramp issues.
Although there’s something to be said for cable throttle
Last edited by 986tate; 09-11-2023 at 11:56 AM.
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09-11-2023, 02:09 PM
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Agree, the I like the 986 after 2003 for the rear glass window. The 2005 adds an upgraded interior. The 2009 eliminates the IMS problem. I really like my 2003 S with a 6.2 liter LS3.
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09-11-2023, 05:48 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by obthomas
I really like my 2003 S with a 6.2 liter LS3.
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Sorry Thomas but you will need to post some pictures of your LS engined 986BS :-)
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09-12-2023, 05:15 AM
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Call me suspicious but...
Someone comes in from the Balkins, asks a cpl of mile wide ques, and then never comes back into the discussion. OBW, also includes a sketchy link.
I might be wrong, but this one has some potential red flags.
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09-12-2023, 07:43 AM
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Quote:
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Sorry Thomas but you will need to post some pictures of your LS engined 986BS :-)
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My 986LS not so much BS
These were progress pictures. The car is now finished and I am driving it around.
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2003 Boxster S with 2008 400+HP L92 with VVT delete, Comp Cam Thumpr, LS3 intake, 42# injectors, Corvette gas pedal and throttlebody, LS7 lifters, double valve springs, heavy push rods, rocker trunnion upgrade. 2009 corvette MAP. 2009 corvette computer.
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09-12-2023, 10:10 AM
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Finished car
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09-12-2023, 10:36 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by obthomas
Finished car
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Only 400HP?
/S
That thing is a beast! How much quid all in?  
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09-12-2023, 10:50 AM
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Quote:
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My 986LS not so much BS
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obthomas, please forgive me but when I said 986BS meant 986 Boxter S (I promise..) but I really wanted to see the pictures! Wow, thank you! :-)
PS: Is that an electric water pump?
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09-12-2023, 10:53 AM
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Only 400HP?
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That thing is a beast! How much quid all in? |
Sold the Porsche engine and the exhaust parts surprised me how much they were worth.
So the conversion cost me about $10000.
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09-12-2023, 10:56 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gilles
obthomas, please forgive me but when I said 986BS meant 986 Boxter S (I promise..) but I really wanted to see the pictures! Wow, thank you! :-)
PS: Is that an electric water pump?
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No. You can't see the electric water pump in the pictures.
What you probably see is the water block taking the place of a water pump.
There is no room in this build for anything on the front of the engine.
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09-12-2023, 12:11 PM
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Who's askin'?
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Quote:
Originally Posted by obthomas
My 986LS not so much BS
These were progress pictures. The car is now finished and I am driving it around. |
I think I'm in love.
More pics of it finished? video?
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09-12-2023, 05:50 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by obthomas
No. You can't see the electric water pump in the pictures.
What you probably see is the water block taking the place of a water pump.
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So you used an electric water pump that is remotely located, and the water block handles the flows..?
PS: By any chance you got a couple of pictures of the rear end of the engine? Curious to see how far back the engine is, the angle of the driveshafts, how crowded is the area where the engine and gearbox mate?
Thanks again!
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09-13-2023, 05:52 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gilles
So you used an electric water pump that is remotely located, and the water block handles the flows..?
PS: By any chance you got a couple of pictures of the rear end of the engine? Curious to see how far back the engine is, the angle of the driveshafts, how crowded is the area where the engine and gearbox mate?
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Correct on the water pump. The engine room ends up no more crowded than originally.
The transaxle is exactly in its stock position back to front. It is lower by about 1 inch.
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09-14-2023, 04:50 PM
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So inquiring minds want to know: how many Corvettes have you surprised with it?
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09-14-2023, 05:00 PM
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Quote:
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So inquiring minds want to know: how many Corvettes have you surprised with it?
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Two so far, the Dodge Chargers and Cadillacs are fun too. The Mustangs are a bit iffy some of them are pretty hopped up it is definitely a sleeper.
Last edited by obthomas; 09-14-2023 at 05:04 PM.
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09-14-2023, 05:13 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by obthomas
Correct on the water pump. The engine room ends up no more crowded than originally. The transaxle is exactly in its stock position back to front. It is lower by about 1 inch.
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Thank you for the pictures and congratulations on your project!
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