I have a 99 Boxster too, some mods I've made are:
Cold air intake $370
Power Intake Plenum $900

Mods planned to be done are:
Chip $700
Sport Throttle body $500
Exhaust $3-5k

I also noticed scargoracing.com has lightweight pulleys for sale, anybody done a swap on those? Anybody used their headers also? I notice they're atleast double the Dansk headers, just wondering if they're that much better.

If you want the short shift kit from a2rinc shoot me an email. I have an extra one,never installed just opened. They work GREAT on a 5-spd,I HATE the feel of it on my 6-spd though.

with 3K budget I would do this:

Litronics 1G
corner lights: 60 bucks max
updated rear lights: 170 bucks
clear or smoked third brake light 120 bucks
rear diffuser 200 bucks
cayman style spoiler 275 bucks
aluminum pedals 100 bucks
cold air intake 350 bucks
short shift 150-200 bucks depending what you get
exhaust 900 bucks


If your smart you can get get alot more for your buck

I got everything I have for around $2K. not to mention the stock parts I sold.

look out on ebay and the forums and rich peeps who strip their 996's and dont care what they get for their parts

kn panel filter, and a decent exhaust, and if you have money after the decent exhaust get some cargraphic wheels

Here are the prices of mods that i have done.

taillights-300
carbon fiber shifter- 200
Rims tires- 1200
Exhaust-500
Steering wheel crest-80
De-snorkel- free :)
Side light de amber-50