Non-Porsche engine swaps?

[Brucelee]

I don't see this as feasible.

The electronics, motor mounts and trans mating alone make me shudder.

[ohioboxster]

So like is this what were talking about?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/02-SUBARU-IMPREZA-WRX-ENGINE-MOTOR-EJ20-227HP-LOW-MILES_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33615QQihZ007QQit emZ170060746551QQrdZ1

[pecivil]

those subie engines can be modded to ridiculous hp. One of the drafters at my job has a 2004 WRX STi. He hooked up with a tuner in Oceanside, and got and different subie engine, that is bored out with a bigger turbo and larger intercooler. He puts 400 hp to the wheels, and his tuning is "mild" (it cost 20 grand tho ). The guy who owns the shop races STi's and has 2 that put 600 hp to the wheels.

This is using a 2.5l engine!! The guy at my office's engine is bored out to 2.65l. He is very actice on the Subie forums and he has told me several times that there some posters who talk about dropping the subie motor in boxsters. I dont know if it has been done yet tho.

I bet when all is said and done tho, you will have spent what a 3.4 or 3.6 or 3.8l carrera engine swap would cost. Not to mention that the Porsche gods would strike you dead with fireballs from hell.

As you would deserve, BTW. :troll:

[boardertj]

I own a 2004 wrx and am somewhat active in the subaru world and used to be very active on nasioc which is the biggest subie forum. I read a thread about someone who was contemplating the swap into a boxter and that is why I decided to make this thread.

Mounting up to the trans seems like the biggest task. Thats why i suggested audi engines because I read on a 914 forum that they bolt right up to the 914 trans...

This topic needs to be explored more in depth because this could be a more economical solution to high horsepower.

Does anyone know of a good reputable shop that I could talk to and see what they think is possible?

[ohioboxster]

Do you own a Boxster? by the way I dont think you will offend any one with this thread.

[boardertj]

No i currently do not own one but I have a relative who is likely going to be selling me their low mileage 99 for a very good price.

[ohioboxster]

Low mileage? You planning on it not running in the near future or just want to keep your options open?

[j.fro]

Just to throw in another curveball, how about a gt3 or gt2 cup motor? I'm not thnking of a new one, but rather a used/rebuilt race motor. There are quite a few around, and I'd gather that with a bit of searching, one could be found in useable shape for a reasonable price. The modifications to install this motor would be considerable, but no where near what it would take to use a motor from another manufacturer. The Porsche gods would save their fireballs for someone else and hopefull smile down with a twinkle in thier eyes.