V8 powered boxsters - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

mrmiatanut · 07-12-2011, 01:45 PM

Rumor has it that there is a V8 Boxster running around Mississippi..........

Topless · 07-12-2011, 02:10 PM

Funny thing, I just spent the weekend with Scott Mann from Renegade Hybrids doing a DE instructor training course. He said the 996 V8 has been bulletproof and there is a 2001 Box S roller sitting in his shop right now getting ready for a 430 HP LS3 motor. Yes this can be done now!

Here is a little teaser:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3GXpKRTCIw

RandallNeighbour · 07-12-2011, 02:47 PM

I'm on Scott's email update list for this project. Man I wish I had an S model to upgrade!

I wonder if his company will be able to do this to a 1997.

Overdrive · 07-12-2011, 02:59 PM

I have to think it may be a long shot, Randall, and maybe too long of a shot for the Year Ones. My only reason for saying this is that issue of frame reinforcement that happened on every car after the first model year. If the car can handle the weight and torque without breaking pieces and/or pretzeling itself...then I might give it more than a second thought...

Topless · 07-12-2011, 03:30 PM

You could certainly transform a 97 to V8 power but a 1st gen Box is such a perfect 2.5 spec car. If you want to go V8 find a dead Box S. There are plenty around and they already have:
Bigger brakes
6 Speed
3 radiators
bigger radiator hoses
Heavier duty axles & rear hubs
Better stock exhaust and suspension

mrmiatanut · 07-12-2011, 03:41 PM

My 98 seems to like having a V8, what exactly is the difference with a 97?

Topless · 07-12-2011, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrmiatanut

My 98 seems to like having a V8, what exactly is the difference with a 97?

Beefed up suspension mounting points beginning with MY 98. Running 18" wheels is not recommended by Porsche on MY 97 Boxsters. For that matter 430 HP Chevy V8 power is probably not recommended by Porsche either.