2004 Boxster S SE 550 spyder to 3.6
Well last fall and early winter I spent several months looking for the right newer Boxster to invest in. Trouble being no one wanted to pay anything as a trade for my 2003 2.7 5-Sp. I spent 2 weekends and put every stock item back onto it and still no trade value. In reality there isn't a thing wrong with the car. So I decided to refresh it. In January I purchased motor from a 2004 Boxster SE 550 spyder. I sent the block to LN and today it returned as a 3.6. (some assembly required)
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9008adc4.jpg http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/...psb7f8bdd2.jpg http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/...ps692bda89.jpg http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/...psaef844ea.jpg |
This is butifule !
Would be great if you will document the process and share it with us. Good luck. |
One less '04 SE....
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The motor at least is getting a second chance. :rolleyes: |
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Making progress today
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2e53fef7.jpg Crank Completed. http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/...psa0e9111e.jpg Pistons in 1-2-3 http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/...pse1beacb6.jpg First head installed |
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I was surprised the motor block is exactly the same on the outside. I had the 3.2 and the 2.7 blocks side by side in the garage they measure the same. Size wise the only real differences are the oil cooler and starter, noticeable buy size on the outside
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/...ps26af0271.jpg They look the same in the car as well http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/...pse5b765f7.jpg Project getting close to done. |
I was thinking of buying that car to part out. That looks like a great project.
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Buttoned up loose ends today Installed the center radiator and covers. Filled with water and antifreeze but I didn't take as much as expected only 4.8 gallons. new Pentosin PS fluid.
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/...psf7360e55.jpg On the first attempt the motor turn over popped a carried on, then shut off. Second attempt ran about 30 second and shut off. The third time was the charm, it kicked over almost immediately and revved right up. |
What is the expected crank hp from this enlargement?
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Great thread!
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What intake set up will you be using?
Can you tell us if the stock 550 SE intake tract has a helmholtz chamber of any kind? Pictures would be good but I realize that you must have your hands full Also very curious to see what the stock air box looks like and how it fits in the engine bay. How is the 987 air box "muffler" chamber accommodated in there??? It may be that this muffler is the helmholtz chamber that we are all shaving off Oops just realize that you don't have the 550 body |
Project complete
I'm calling it completed but I do need to build a box around the air filter to keep hot exhaust air from the exhaust and compartment from being pull in the engine. the front bumper was installed today
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/...ps927aeae6.jpg The air filter is OK but not optimal http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5dbb7e25.jpg The exhaust is loud compared to the 2.7 with the same setup. I was able to log about 20 miles this evening with no issues. low end is not a lot better than my original motor. At about 3500 if you pedal the gas it pulls you hard into the seat. |
Wow, nice work, I really wanna have LN do a displacement upgrade for my motor someday :)
Where did you find instructions on how to reassemble the M96? |
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Last time I checked I couldn't find a manual for the 987. I thought Porsche only had the electronic version they charge a fortune for?
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Took me a few nights to find it, hope it still works! |
That link has the owners manuals, but the workshop manuals are only for the 986.
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