base 986 engine swap options

[Escy]

I'm the guy doing the Audi 2.7t swap. It's probably the easiest engine to fit as it'll bolt straight up to a 5 speed transaxle and it's not too big. I haven't had to cut my shell at all.

Turbocharging a Boxster isn't cheap or easy, regardless of the engine so if you are only wanting 350bhp i'd probably be looking at the Audi V8 (will require hacking to fit it).

[Gelbster]

Originally Posted by Escy

I'm the guy doing the Audi 2.7t swap. It's probably the easiest engine to fit as it'll bolt straight up to a 5 speed transaxle and it's not too big. I haven't had to cut my shell at all.

Turbocharging a Boxster isn't cheap or easy, regardless of the engine so if you are only wanting 350bhp i'd probably be looking at the Audi V8 (will require hacking to fit it).

Thanks for chiming in .You have more credibility that most on this subject. I just wish the local Smog Test Laws here in Ca;California made it possible. It would have saved many of those with failed M96 engines a lot of money.

[78F350]

Originally Posted by Escy

I'm the guy doing the Audi 2.7t swap. It's probably the easiest engine to fit as it'll bolt straight up to a 5 speed transaxle and it's not too big. I haven't had to cut my shell at all.

Turbocharging a Boxster isn't cheap or easy, regardless of the engine so if you are only wanting 350bhp i'd probably be looking at the Audi V8 (will require hacking to fit it).

That reminds me; my original idea was to try out a 2.8L V6 from a B5 which is very similar to the 2.7TT without the turbos. I only went as far as fitting it in the engine bay. That would probably be the easiest, least expensive alternative to replace a failed 2.5L M96. For all the trouble though, it isn't an upgrade and the full cost of doing the swap would probably be higher than a replacement 2.5L.
Here's a pic with the engine sitting a little higher than it would actually mount:

[Tonybandit]

Originally Posted by 78F350

That reminds me; my original idea was to try out a 2.8L V6 from a B5 which is very similar to the 2.7TT without the turbos. I only went as far as fitting it in the engine bay. That would probably be the easiest, least expensive alternative to replace a failed 2.5L M96. For all the trouble though, it isn't an upgrade and the full cost of doing the swap would probably be higher than a replacement 2.5L.
Here's a pic with the engine sitting a little higher than it would actually mount:

I think that is a great fit but all that plastic round the engine will melt!! 😂😂😂