Looking for 3.4, 3.6, 3.8 Dyno numbers

[David_J]

After driving both Monday and Tuesday with the top down, I just can't get rid of the car. I have been tempted to do a 996TT, but think I would miss the top down feeling. Unless I'm on the track, the Boxster seems to do just fine. I just think everyone always wants more power/speed. I'm also not sold on the 996 cab. The Boxster was designed as a convertible, where the 996 cab was not. If I did decide to give up the convertible, I would seriously consider a 996 GT3 or a 997S.

If I was going to do a 993, it would have to be turbo. As for the Z06, I'm staying far away from that. I just am not sold on that car. It just seems a little too big for a sports car. There are many of them at my work and it just doesn't fit my style.

I've also been tossing around the idea of buying an older 911 or 944 Turbo as a 2nd Porsche. The only issue with that is I would have to get a lift installed in my garage. My wife says we already have too many things to insure so I'm not so sure on that yet. That's kinda why I've been leaning towards just dumping a ton of money into the Boxster. New engine, upgraded brakes, aerokit, etc.

I can never make up my mind so next week it will be something else.

-David

[Adam]

Good point. I was also going to say a used 996 TT. Those things are now going for the same price as a new well optioned boxster S. A lot of car for the money there.

[David_J]

There's just something about the Boxster that I'm drawn too. When we have our local get togethers, there are only a few Boxsters there. Everyone else is in a 911. Now the GT2 and GT3s are the exception, but the others are pretty much the same. Yes some have been heavily modded, but they are all the same car underneath. It's fun being different. Josh (JP-s-in st. louis) likes being the sleeper car that keeps up with the others. The SC in his car definately helps out. I'm trying to drag him down to the track in a few weeks to get some 1/4 mile runs in to compare a non-supercharged car to his supercharged one (both S models). I know his car will spank mine, but it can give me hope for the Boxster.

-David

[Cloudsurfer]

I, too, am planning a 3.6 or maybe even a 3.8 as soon as my 3.2 gets tired. I will certainly agree, however, that a 996 TT is a hell of a car for the money now. VERY temping but I do think the open roof bit of the Boxster is worth something.

Patrick

[j.fro]

You might have a look at Farbacher-Loles or Ruf. They could probbly give you some numbers (including dollar figures!) on those engines in a Boxster.