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Old 08-25-2019, 05:11 PM   #1
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Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Spokane, WA
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Greetings from a new member

Hello all. My name is Mark, and I'm becoming addicted to a Boxster S conversion.
Yes, an LS V-8 swap. I never imagined I would be in this situation.
I've swapped 390 FE engines into 1960's F-150's, 400M's into 1956 Lincolns. Then this happened. I sold off my '56 Lincoln Premiere and had an urge for something smaller.
My wife has had RX-7's, MR2's, RX8's, and is now driving a 250SLK.
The bug for something smaller with more HP and a stick shift has bit hard! I picked up a 2001 S 6 speed with what was advertised with a failed IMS bearing for $2450. It was advertised as a perfect candidate for an electric conversion. I paid to have it towed home, then tried the key. It Ran!!! Smoked like a freight train, but ran with no major issues, or so it seemed. My hopes soared until I checked the dipstick. Yup, milkshake.
The exhaust pipes, intake manifold and air cleaner, radiators, and intake were all full of a sticky brown milkshake goo.
Now I have the engine out and am looking for options as to mounts to install a Chevy LS. I can fab everything but would prefer to buy something to put the main components where they belong. It seems no one is offering an affordable "kit" that actually works for mounting a different engine in this chassis. I am looking for motor mounts and it should not be this difficult. I have looked a the options from the company in Las Vegas. While they offer a "kit", I really don't want all of what they offer, nor do I want to maintain all of the accessories. Also not really interested in going the Audi route.
All other ideas are welcome! Thank you for allowing me to join your group! I'm in eastern Washington if anyone is local and would like to meet up.
Thanks, Mark
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