2006 Ruf Boxster 3.8S X51 Conversion

[Bavarian Motorist]

I think this is a pretty good deal, considering you get a whole new engine, which is not cheap, obviously. Besides, isn't the main thing that divides a boxster from a 911 the engine, wheels, and maybe the suspension? Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

What else does ruf offer for boxsters?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Bavarian Motorist

I think this is a pretty good deal, considering you get a whole new engine, which is not cheap, obviously. Besides, isn't the main thing that divides a boxster from a 911 the engine, wheels, and maybe the suspension? Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

What else does ruf offer for boxsters?

You are correct about the suspension, the Boxster has mcpherson struts all the way around compared to the 911's multilink rear setup.

[Bavarian Motorist]

Originally Posted by Adam

You are correct about the suspension, the Boxster has mcpherson struts all the way around compared to the 911's multilink rear setup.

So is it safe to say this is a boxster turned into a "911 roadster"? When you think about it like that, it justifies the price tag entirely.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Bavarian Motorist

So is it safe to say this is a boxster turned into a "911 roadster"? When you think about it like that, it justifies the price tag entirely.

No, a boxster with a 911 engine is better than a 911.

[webster132]

Originally Posted by Adam

No, a boxster with a 911 engine is better than a 911.

That's how I'm seeing it. Better looks, better handling, better performance (same engine in a 300lbs lighter car).

I called the guy. The install takes 3 weeks and is done out of their Dallas office. He has done about 6-7 of them now. The $38,900 only covers the engine, if you want anything else (like new suspension), it's extra.

He's going to see if he can put me in contact with one of the owners that had this done. I'll share some more details when that's done.

Oh, and the difference between X51 and not is about two grand. So you get ~30hp more for about two grand, which he said all of the folks he had done it on opted to get.

I'll fill in with more details as they arrive.

[z12358]

webster132:
"I'll fill in with more details as they arrive."

Please do.
And, yes, the X51 option is definitely worth taking (for extra $2k) now that it comes with the engine straight from Porsche -- so no extra after-market labor to add it. The Excellence article said that it had costed much more not too long ago when it sold as an add-on kit from Porsche.

Does the $39k price already reflect the value of the "old" 987S engine that's replaced, or clients have to sell it on their own?

Does warranty stay intact after this conversion?

Thanks,
Z.

Originally Posted by z12358

webster132:
"I'll fill in with more details as they arrive."

Please do.
And, yes, the X51 option is definitely worth taking (for extra $2k) now that it comes with the engine straight from Porsche -- so no extra after-market labor to add it. The Excellence article said that it had costed much more not too long ago when it sold as an add-on kit from Porsche.

Does the $39k price already reflect the value of the "old" 987S engine that's replaced, or clients have to sell it on their own?

Does warranty stay intact after this conversion?

Thanks,
Z.

Z, I don't know about the warranty.

The price assumes that they keep the "old" engine.

[webster132]

Originally Posted by z12358

Does warranty stay intact after this conversion?

Ruf gives 1 year warranty on the engine, the warranty for the rest of the car stays in place. The car can still be serviced by your local authorized Porsche dealer.