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Old 02-20-2020, 08:12 PM   #1
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I am living vicariously on the inter webs with this build!
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Old 08-12-2020, 09:24 PM   #2
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Haven't been able to really get in the garage for a while now, mostly due to work.

We got the engine to set in place today. Blown away with how well it fits.
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Extremely cool!
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Old 08-13-2020, 07:24 PM   #4
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trans is back in. Not mounted, just bolted to the engine and sitting on a jack. Figured out a mounting system, and eyeballed the axle angles. Bit more than I wanted, but not too bad.
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Old 08-17-2020, 03:51 PM   #5
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Motor's in and bolted down. The second picture shows the rear support for the transmission. All fabricated by us. If you wanna know how to mount a Ferrari F136 in a Boxster, here ya go.








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Old 09-07-2020, 05:45 PM   #6
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I guess I've forgotten to update here. Gotten a lot done, too much to list. Got some pictures, though!

First up: This is the ridiculous flywheel/clucth setup to mate the F136 to the G86 trans.



Next up: exhaust. OEM Maserati headers, 3" the rest of the way back.









Needed to add some clearance for the axles.

















Now we're getting down to the gritty stuff. Working on the wiring is the biggest roadblock at the moment. It's nearly impossible to find the Maserati wiring diagrams so we can attach the Haltech wiring harness to all the sensors correctly.
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Old 09-07-2020, 06:27 PM   #7
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I guess I've forgotten to update here. Gotten a lot done, too much to list. Got some pictures, though!



First up: This is the ridiculous flywheel/clucth setup to mate the F136 to the G86 trans.







Next up: exhaust. OEM Maserati headers, 3" the rest of the way back.



















Needed to add some clearance for the axles.



































Now we're getting down to the gritty stuff. Working on the wiring is the biggest roadblock at the moment. It's nearly impossible to find the Maserati wiring diagrams so we can attach the Haltech wiring harness to all the sensors correctly.
I love this thread! Haha.

Where did you possibly find a clutch and adapter for this combination?

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Regardless of engine output you're still my trans canary as far as driveshaft angle.

Who cares about output anyway it doesn't add inches to your junk. LOL

That sound is to die for. And the mud flaps are an awesome touch.
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Do upload an exhaust sound clip whenever you’re finished!
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Old 09-08-2020, 01:12 AM   #10
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The clutch, flywheel setup, and adapter kit was all custom made by Kennedy Engineered Products, in central California. They do some really mind blowing stuff.
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That is pretty awesome!
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Man I love this! How much weight do you think you cut out?
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Old 09-08-2020, 11:18 PM   #13
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Man I love this! How much weight do you think you cut out?
Honestly, I don't think I cut all that much out. Maybe 20-30 lbs or so.
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I’m worried about drive axle angle. It looks pretty severe, I know the LS swaps struggle with even the slightest angle, the axles fail. Is the angle as bad as it looks?

While I’m armchair quarterbacking I’m also a little worried about the transmission support you’re using. It looks like you’re using the rear muffler mount on the transmission to support the transmission / back half of the engine. The mount it’s self looks great but those aluminum posts on the transmission that hold up the exhaust are very weak. They commonly break holding just the muffler. I would think under a launch the weight of the transmission and engine along with the torque of the engine trying to rotate would easily snap the aluminum posts.
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I’m worried about drive axle angle. It looks pretty severe, I know the LS swaps struggle with even the slightest angle, the axles fail. Is the angle as bad as it looks?


Is there an angle associated with this? I've been nervous about this in my build since the beginning (not nervous enough to stop). I figure there are ways (less than scrupulous) to fix this issue.

As for my trans I'm about an inch back from stock. I don't know if that is gonna cause any issues.
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Hello, gentlemen! Apologies for taking so long to get back. Been busy.

Regarding the axle angle, yes, it's a bit extreme, but I'm confident it'll work. And by work, I mean it's going to obliterate the 156k mile stock axles and we get custom units that can handle the power and angle.

Regarding the transmission mounting points, we did think about the muffler mounting bolts as being a potential weak point, but I'm convinced that we'll end up with 3 1/2 neautral gears before we have to worry about the bolts on the back breaking out. Or we'll just snap the whole case in half. Whatever comes first.

In other news, the engine cranked over for the first time last night. Didn't fire, as there's still no tuning or anything to the ECU. but it showed signs of life.


She's nearly ready to rumble.

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dooood..... sittring ont he edge of my chair here.

When you fire it the first time, you'd better post that video!!! ;-)
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but I'm convinced that we'll end up with 3 1/2 neautral gears before we have to worry about the bolts on the back breaking out. Or we'll just snap the whole case in half. Whatever comes first.


Best quote ever.


Thats exactly my thoughts on my 5 speed. And who cares they are SOOOO Cheap (as compared to other Porsche transmissions)


Gear drives on each wheel if the axle angle is too much. It would suck power like Dracula but it would sound MEAN.
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I can promise that the first start is going to be extensively recorded.
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