Question for Jake Raby on Turbos

[Boxtaboy]

Originally Posted by Jackelfox

Well yes, but I can't believe it will run forever. I get a ton of mileage out of my expensive high wear michelins I'm told. So I'm soft on the car. I want some grunt though, or just a change. I love the lovables on Porsche. Brakes, steering feel, balance, noise.... But it needs a kick in the butt, or I do. I'm still young (25) so call it imaturity.

If that's the case, then I would pass on paying up for the forced induction idea because I'm not sure I'd want to put further stresses on the engine, and instead, for similar money, consider finding a used 996 3.4L engine to drop in. I've driven a Boxster with such a set up, and it does give you more get up and go if you like more ooomph in 1st and 2nd gear stoplight to stoplight driving situations.