07-12-2011, 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Topless
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.  |
Good to know! The chevy V8 is nice, but not the "best" engine for the Boxster.
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07-12-2011, 03:31 PM
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97s are usually not chosen for spec boxsters for the very same reason... Supposedly weak subframe issues.
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07-12-2011, 07:55 PM
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Rumor has it that there is a V8 Boxster running around Mississippi..........
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I'll believe that when I see it! Post some video already!
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07-13-2011, 02:20 PM
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You purists don't need to comment on how this bastardizes the car or brand or whatever. I couldn't care less myself.
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I'm all for modding cars. But personally, in a car like the Box, I'd far rather have a zing, revvier smaller capacity engine with lots of top end howl. The sound and power delivery of a big Chevy V8, while very attractive in some cars, is just not what I'd ever want in a Boxster. Something that performed like a BMW M Power straight-six (not an option due to layout, obviously) would be very interesting. But I'd have to say no thanks to a Chevy V8.
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07-13-2011, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by pothole
a zing, revvier smaller capacity engine with lots of top end howl. Something that performed like a BMW M Power straight-six (not an option due to layout, obviously) would be very interesting. But I'd have to say no thanks to a Chevy V8.
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I'm running a 4.2 L Audi V8....... German Spec Baby!
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11-09-2011, 06:59 AM
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I'm reviving this thread to demand more information!
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11-09-2011, 08:54 AM
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I'm reviving this thread to demand more information!
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I second that!
It would be especially interesting to hear about complexity and cost to make the motor mounts, cutting the frame (?) and all the little thingies that drive up the cost.
As I mentioned in the other thread; I think these are the same A8 engines that Spyker is using. I talked to the owner of Spyker last year (still the owner of Saab until the Chinese buy him out) and they are using the Audi engine because it is virtually bullet proof and can easily be tuned.
Drop the same engine in a Boxster and I'm sure it will keep up with a Spyker. Hence the interest.
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11-09-2011, 11:54 AM
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I third that!
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11-09-2011, 12:14 PM
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I'm reviving this thread to demand more information!
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Call Scott Mann. He is ready when you are:
996 V8 by Renegade Hybrids - YouTube
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11-09-2011, 06:00 PM
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THAT IS AWESOME... Who did the work?? What was the cost??
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11-09-2011, 06:09 PM
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Just me, my welder, my grinder, and a little help from a few close friends......
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THAT IS AWESOME... Who did the work?? What was the cost??
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11-09-2011, 06:26 PM
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MRmiatanut you rock.
That is all.
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11-10-2011, 12:11 AM
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