boxster engine swap options - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

evo3m3 · 07-04-2005, 05:07 AM

I was wondering if anybody knows what motors can be put into a 1998 boxster not s, My wifes boxster motor failed and porsche would not step up and take car of the motor because we were not the first owner. So I have to replace the motor and was just wondering if we can put in a 2.7 or 3.2 without major modifications? or has anyone done it before?
Thank you for any information!

Brucelee · 07-04-2005, 06:44 AM

Do a search here and you will find numerous threads that will help you.

Yes, this can be done and this is the time to check it out.

However, this is not like dropping an old time small block Chevy into a GM car. The issue is complex and you need some pros to do the work. This will not be cheap but since you are doing an engine anyway ..........

Largely, it is an issue of electronic compatibility but there are some mechanical issues to boot.

Good luck and keep the thread alive!!!!!

bigislandboxster · 07-04-2005, 12:32 PM

Good luck in your pursuit of a new engine for your Boxster

.....I have a '98 as well, not giving me any problems.....But I have to ask, what exactly happened to the motor?....and at what mileage did it happen?

evo3m3 · 07-05-2005, 04:24 AM

Hello,

Thank you for the information and insight. The motor had 59,991 miles on it when it expired. The number 5 cylinder wall let loose and coolant completly filled the left side of the motor and made the car look like an F1 car when the engine blows. It happened at highway speed and in fifith gear with no warning at all, just a big boom and smoke everywhere.

I hope this answers your question about the motor letting go?

RandallNeighbour · 07-05-2005, 05:37 AM

Yes, I believe you answered Lou's (bigislandboxster) question quite well...

Lou, I bet you're not going to sleep well tonight are you?

PS - The engine in my MY97 was replaced at 79k two weeks before I bought it.

acf53 · 07-05-2005, 06:40 AM

I was reading another Boxster forum and it appears that there's some failed engine problems. That gets me worrying a little. I have about 13600 miles on mine. How many of you have had engine failure problems here ?