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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-02-2012, 11:58 AM

Replies: 4

Anyone recognise this severed vacuum line?

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Posted By tranceatlantic

Anyone recognise this severed vacuum line?

I found this vacuum line while rummaging around in the engine compartment. It was cut or disconnected. I have no engine trouble, roughness or ECL. Its by the engine bay cover belt-side and appears...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-28-2012, 11:48 AM

Replies: 40

TPC SuperCharger

Views: 12,612

Posted By tranceatlantic

Looking at the manual for SMT6 they say they call...

Looking at the manual for SMT6 they say they call the manifold pressure sensor AMP to avoid confusion with their timing maps. So an AMP sensor is a MAP sensor. The boxster has a MAP sensor right? ...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-27-2012, 06:55 AM

Replies: 14

Boxster 986 stock bumper for sale

Views: 3,194

Posted By tranceatlantic

I'll take some photos this weekend of the turbo...

I'll take some photos this weekend of the turbo bumper. Here is a pic I have of what it will look like when its painted and installed. I ended up with two of them; one is my garage and the other is...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-26-2012, 11:58 AM

Replies: 40

TPC SuperCharger

Views: 12,612

Posted By tranceatlantic

I'm hoping to install the Perfect Power SMT6...

I'm hoping to install the Perfect Power SMT6 within the next few weeks. Maybe this Sunday if Im lucky. I should be able to wire it up in a similar way to the diagram below and then monitor the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-26-2012, 07:51 AM

Replies: 14

Boxster 986 stock bumper for sale

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Posted By tranceatlantic

It is artic silver. If you car is a similar age...

It is artic silver. If you car is a similar age I don't see any reason why it wouldn't be colour matched and ready to go. That is the car it was taken off in the back ground.

I also have a...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-25-2012, 12:37 PM

Replies: 14

Boxster 986 stock bumper for sale

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Posted By tranceatlantic

Boxster 986 stock bumper for sale

Here is a used bumper cover off a 1999 Boxster that I replaced with a turbo-look bumper. They cost about $900-$1000 for a new replacement. I am asking for $300 plus $50 to help cover the cost of...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-15-2012, 07:24 AM

Replies: 40

TPC SuperCharger

Views: 12,612

Posted By tranceatlantic

I got an SMT6 from Virginia Speed new for $225. ...

I got an SMT6 from Virginia Speed new for $225. It did not come with a USB or serial cable so Ive got to get one off those to allow program changes.

Next step: Get an EGT, air/fuel gauge (not...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-10-2012, 05:04 AM

Replies: 46

Warm the engine driving or in the driveway?

Views: 5,095

Posted By tranceatlantic

here's my 2 cents: Idling may be less...

here's my 2 cents:

Idling may be less stressful for the engine but will require more time to to reach normal running temp. Driving is harsher but the engine will warm up faster. I would suggest...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-10-2012, 04:52 AM

Replies: 79

Why I installed a low temp thermostat.

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Posted By tranceatlantic

I installed the LN low temp thermostat a few...

I installed the LN low temp thermostat a few weeks ago. I noticed that the temp gauge seem to sit at the lower temperature for a while but then eventually moves back up to its previous normal...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-07-2012, 07:55 AM

Replies: 40

TPC SuperCharger

Views: 12,612

Posted By tranceatlantic

I think I missed Softronic so I just sent them an...

I think I missed Softronic so I just sent them an email. I had contacted APR and FabSpeed and didn't get any good news from either. They suggested that I'd have to stick with the solution...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-06-2012, 08:32 AM

Replies: 40

TPC SuperCharger

Views: 12,612

Posted By tranceatlantic

I purchased a used TPC SC kit from ebay. The...

I purchased a used TPC SC kit from ebay. The problem was it did not come with the piggy back computer and TPC no longer supplies them. I contacted a few Porsche tuners such as FabSpeed but nobody I...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

05-23-2012, 08:12 AM

Replies: 10

New MAF

Views: 1,679

Posted By tranceatlantic

If you get the MAF sorted out and you start...

If you get the MAF sorted out and you start considering a stereo again you should maybe consider getting the double din conversion (can be found on eBay). That way you can get something with a 7inch...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

05-19-2012, 09:31 AM

Replies: 17

Magneson supercharger on a 2.5

Views: 8,339

Posted By tranceatlantic

Further investigation into the use of the stock...

Further investigation into the use of the stock injectors 996 606 122 00 suggests that they should be good for 300hp since they are also used on larger engined Porsches. So now I'm thinking that...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

05-17-2012, 05:43 AM

Replies: 17

Magneson supercharger on a 2.5

Views: 8,339

Posted By tranceatlantic

Tim986, thats great that you got the system...

Tim986, thats great that you got the system working. I'm really looking forward to installing now I've done some reading but I want to do it right. Thanks for the info on the rebuild kit. Thats a...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

05-07-2012, 02:48 PM

Replies: 17

Magneson supercharger on a 2.5

Views: 8,339

Posted By tranceatlantic

Kashmir: you have a MegaSquirt in a 986? I'm...

Kashmir: you have a MegaSquirt in a 986? I'm sure people here would be interested to hear about that once they get over the silly name. I certainly would. I agree the Bostronic system is way to...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

05-07-2012, 01:32 PM

Replies: 17

Magneson supercharger on a 2.5

Views: 8,339

Posted By tranceatlantic

Thanks guys. I'm going to start with reading...

Thanks guys.

I'm going to start with reading on the subject. Then I think I'm going to look at the large injectors and see if it's I'm willing to try myself. Any suggested retailer? Pelican can...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

05-06-2012, 05:45 PM

Replies: 17

Magneson supercharger on a 2.5

Views: 8,339

Posted By tranceatlantic

Thanks radium So TPC just buys magneson SCs...

Thanks radium

So TPC just buys magneson SCs and then sell them on as a kit for the boxster I take it. I'm a bit confused on a few points. What is the extra bracket for? I have found the spot...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

05-06-2012, 01:34 PM

Replies: 17

Magneson supercharger on a 2.5

Views: 8,339

Posted By tranceatlantic

Does anyone have any instructions manual for any...

Does anyone have any instructions manual for any supercharger kit sold for a boxster. The Magneson SC I ordered is here sans instructions. Although the instructions written by ohioboxster...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-01-2012, 05:39 PM

Replies: 6

De-amber; how easy is it?

Views: 5,362

Posted By tranceatlantic

Thanks guys. Unfortunately I have a 99 so from...

Thanks guys. Unfortunately I have a 99 so from what I read in the link by md10835 I cant get the amber off as its infused in the plastic. I may decide to spay on the black because to get that more...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-30-2012, 02:12 PM

Replies: 6

De-amber; how easy is it?

Views: 5,362

Posted By tranceatlantic

De-amber; how easy is it?

I've seen a few forum users list deambered lights. Id like to do that but I'm worried I'd botch the job. How easy is it on the front lights? Looks to me like one section is covered in film while...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

04-28-2012, 03:42 PM

Replies: 1

Using an ObdII reader with the 987

Views: 3,750

Posted By tranceatlantic

I have an Acutron handheld reader and it seems to...

I have an Acutron handheld reader and it seems to have no problem reading the basic codes on a 986 (or my wifes VW Bora or our Audi S4). I think if you are having a problem its with the software. ...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

04-28-2012, 07:52 AM

Replies: 17

Magneson supercharger on a 2.5

Views: 8,339

Posted By tranceatlantic

You have seen it I guess? I finally bid $1400...

You have seen it I guess? I finally bid $1400 and he accepted.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

04-28-2012, 07:20 AM

Replies: 17

Magneson supercharger on a 2.5

Views: 8,339

Posted By tranceatlantic

Magneson supercharger on a 2.5

So I just purchased a used Magneson SC that was removed from a 2.5l and its on its way to me. It comes with the mounting brackets, piping but no instructions (its a custom kit from what I can tell -...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

02-15-2012, 06:19 PM

Replies: 26

Engine fires then dies immediately

Views: 9,521

Posted By tranceatlantic

I took the battery out and after I put it back in...

I took the battery out and after I put it back in in started up no problem! I've heard of clearing fault codes that way but last time I checked I had none.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

02-15-2012, 02:53 PM

Replies: 26

Engine fires then dies immediately

Views: 9,521

Posted By tranceatlantic

.....and it's not the crank position sensor.

.....and it's not the crank position sensor.

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