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986_inquiry · 12-05-2006, 10:25 PM

ohioboxster,

if you were to do it all over again what would you have done differently?

I didn't see a intercooler on your list of items, do you think a intercooler would have helped with temperatures and would you recommend future S/C hopefuls to spend a few hundred extra on a intercooler as insurance against high temps?

Also what do you think about forged pistons? Would you recommend them? How many miles have you put on the car since the s/c and have you taken it to the track yet?

ohioboxster · 12-05-2006, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 986_inquiry

ohioboxster,

if you were to do it all over again what would you have done differently?

I didn't see a intercooler on your list of items, do you think a intercooler would have helped with temperatures and would you recommend future S/C hopefuls to spend a few hundred extra on a intercooler as insurance against high temps?

Also what do you think about forged pistons? Would you recommend them? How many miles have you put on the car since the s/c and have you taken it to the track yet?

I think an intercooler will always be helpful but Im not sure if one is even manfactured for my SC kit. Im still thinking about alcohol injection to chemically cool the air charge. This kit only produces 4.5 to 5 psi dont forget. I wouldnt do anything different. My goal was a low budget supercharged Boxster and I think I accomplished that goal. This kit new is anywhere from 5-7k plus just think if you had to pay for install at 100 bucks an hour. Im trying to hit all your questions. I've probably put about 3,000 miles on the car since the install. Once I figured out the vacuum leak the car runs great, idles smooth, great gas mileage and tons of power. No track times as of yet, this is my daily driver some Im not real inclined to beat on it, although I want to. Sure forged pistons would be great but tryin not to break the bank. Before I would spend 20k on a motor and sc setup I would just buy a different car. Did I get all your questions?

986_inquiry · 12-06-2006, 07:10 PM

yep that's about all of them, but i don't think forged pistons would run 20k. I've seen shops offer to custom make any pistons for $700 if you're buying for a V6.

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Originally Posted by ohioboxster

I think an intercooler will always be helpful but Im not sure if one is even manfactured for my SC kit. Im still thinking about alcohol injection to chemically cool the air charge. This kit only produces 4.5 to 5 psi dont forget. I wouldnt do anything different. My goal was a low budget supercharged Boxster and I think I accomplished that goal. This kit new is anywhere from 5-7k plus just think if you had to pay for install at 100 bucks an hour. Im trying to hit all your questions. I've probably put about 3,000 miles on the car since the install. Once I figured out the vacuum leak the car runs great, idles smooth, great gas mileage and tons of power. No track times as of yet, this is my daily driver some Im not real inclined to beat on it, although I want to. Sure forged pistons would be great but tryin not to break the bank. Before I would spend 20k on a motor and sc setup I would just buy a different car. Did I get all your questions?

ohioboxster · 01-03-2007, 02:51 PM

Im almost at 4k miles everything is great. Car is running fantastic, no check engine light and I moved my boost gauge to under the radio and CD/holder. Its in the middle so for now. In the future gauges can be added to both sides.

This is another plate I made to house an additional two gauges.

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porsche986spyder · 01-26-2007, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ohioboxster

Im almost at 4k miles everything is great. Car is running fantastic, no check engine light and I moved my boost gauge to under the radio and CD/holder. Its in the middle so for now. In the future gauges can be added to both sides.

This is another plate I made to house an additional two gauges.

Hello, I noticed your new placement for your gauges and remembered I saw some gauge pods made by AutoMeter. They come in single and daul. And they mount just above your steering wheel and give your car a nice stock look. I had some of these on my old car. They worked great and they are now offered for our Boxters. Here is the link if you are still wanting more gauges or want to re-located them again.

http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/4259_4804/products_id/16118

pteam · 06-29-2007, 06:39 PM

ohioboxster,

great job on the SC install!

Did you sell that boxster now? Why not keep it after all the work!

Gerardo de Kort · 07-26-2007, 12:08 PM

I'm in the process of installing a twin turbo kit by Turbowerx.
Very excited about it. Should boost 6psi.
Look forward to posting my experience on this.
Also have to find time to take out old springs and install the Rufs.

RandallNeighbour · 07-27-2007, 05:08 AM

Pteam, Ohioboxster sold his car and doesn't frequent this list any longer. I guess he got bored with his car after he did all he could do to it. I rode in his car though, and it was FAST.

Gerardo, when you get your turbo installed, start a new thread and show pix, dyno info and your thoughts on owning a turbocharged boxster!