Starters different between S and base?

[JFP in PA]

Let's put this to rest: Manual transmission starters for the Boxster are all the same, base and S. The Tiptronic starter is completely different.

[elgyqc]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

Let's put this to rest: Manual transmission starters for the Boxster are all the same, base and S. The Tiptronic starter is completely different.

Thanks JFP. Now I see that the PET specifies that the 2 higher Kw starters are for Tiptronics. So neither of my starters is stock for the engine it came off.

The shorter starter is from a 5-speed base and the longer one from a 6-speed S.

[Homeoboxter]

Do the tips come with beefier battery and alternator as well?

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by Homeoboxter

Do the tips come with beefier battery and alternator as well?

Yes.......

[Homeoboxter]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

Yes.......

Thanks, good to know, I just bought a tiptronic, good to get prepared..

[Mike Dealy]

I bought a DB starter for my 2001 S tiptronic through amazon. Was able to change out the old one. did not compare the two for size. I just went back to original amazon posting to find out my year 2001 3.2 listed as a suitable application. No mention of trans in their ad,Installed it with minor difficulty but it has worked ever since and its rated at only 1.1 KW. Am I in for a short life?