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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-16-2008, 07:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,838
Posted By BoxsterLewis
Bought new engine!! How much HP does it have?

I know I sound like a complete rookie but I bought an engine from a 2004 911 Carrara C4S and when i searched it and it says they come with 3.6L 315 HP which is a nice bump from what i had. Then i get...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-12-2008, 09:47 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,678
Posted By BoxsterLewis
I am in the exact situation you are in and i have...

I am in the exact situation you are in and i have a lawyer willing to help me out. My warranty is with Great Lakes Warranty though.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-04-2008, 11:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,469
Posted By BoxsterLewis
Sorry if you look at the second pic, weld near...

Sorry if you look at the second pic, weld near the bolt that was missing or something around there. I mean a good motor shipped for 6K, i dont mind that, plus if somethings wrong theyll warranty it....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-04-2008, 10:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,469
Posted By BoxsterLewis
2004 with 40K on it, The car it came from is...

2004 with 40K on it, The car it came from is attached. it got in a wreck and dented the oil pan and leaked some oil but the guy said hes going to weld it up nicely, motor was running fine before hand.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-04-2008, 09:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,469
Posted By BoxsterLewis
I just ended up buying the Carrera C4S 3.6 motor,...

I just ended up buying the Carrera C4S 3.6 motor, guy said it is 345 hp but it lists 320, either way itll be a nice bump from the 250 hp :) I got it for 6K shipped so not a bad deal. also comes with...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-04-2008, 09:06 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,180
Posted By BoxsterLewis
Thanks tnoice for that link! Looks like ill get...

Thanks tnoice for that link! Looks like ill get the 3.6L now since i have a pre 2005.

Thanks edelvin, i called them and someone is supposed to call me back but looks like you need a 2005+ for the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-04-2008, 06:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,469
Posted By BoxsterLewis
2004 Carrara C4S fit Boxster S?

Would this 3.6 fit a 2001 Boxster S?

The only Boxster swaps are from the Carrara and Carrara S, not sure iif the all-wheel drive affects it? Sorry I have to buy the motor today so i was just...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-03-2008, 09:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,180
Posted By BoxsterLewis
Why wouldnt the exhuast bolt up to mine from...

Why wouldnt the exhuast bolt up to mine from after the headers? It doesnt seem like much has to be done there but i can be ignorant on this since i'm new to Porsches..
The ECU i would just use the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-03-2008, 07:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,180
Posted By BoxsterLewis
K Am i missing something here? I can get a 3.8 w/...

K Am i missing something here? I can get a 3.8 w/ everything shipped for 5800 and installed for 750 (my boxster engine is already out), then I added $1250-3K for misc stuff I will prob need to buy....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-03-2008, 07:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,180
Posted By BoxsterLewis
WOW just called http://www.gotengines.com/ and...

WOW just called http://www.gotengines.com/ and they have 3.8L with 3,000 miles shipped for $5,800 and 3.6L shipped for $5450. So with the shop charging prob around 2,000 for the swap thats a deal!!...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-03-2008, 07:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,180
Posted By BoxsterLewis
I bet you I can get it done for around 10K :)...

I bet you I can get it done for around 10K :) What year 3.8 and 3.6's can i get that will fit my boxster???
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-03-2008, 07:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,180
Posted By BoxsterLewis
Also, what is the name of the Porsches that the...

Also, what is the name of the Porsches that the 3.8L and 3.6L engines come out of? Is it a 2005 carrara S or?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-03-2008, 07:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,180
Posted By BoxsterLewis
edevlin, can you guide me to where i can purchase...

edevlin, can you guide me to where i can purchase one? I would buy one right now for that price!! Thanks so much for your help.

ekam, no way i can spend 26K on that lol : )
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-03-2008, 06:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,180
Posted By BoxsterLewis
Better Engine; 3.6 or 3.8?!

Ok i know this is on my other thread but i wanted to make another post about it :)

So the shop said they can put in a 3.6 or 3.8 into my 2001 S no problem (I blew my 3.2). Question is which motor...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-03-2008, 05:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,856
Posted By BoxsterLewis
3.2 seems to have the most failure after my...

3.2 seems to have the most failure after my research?? Both the IMS fails and sleeves. I've neevr heard of the 3.6 or 3.8 failing??

Ok so the shop will do the 3.6 or 3.8 engine!?!? Can anyone...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-02-2008, 10:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,856
Posted By BoxsterLewis
Yah i dont think im going to get that one. And...

Yah i dont think im going to get that one. And why would i put another 3.2 in, so i can blow another one up? I rather get more power and piece of mind witht he 3.6 or 3.8. I hope i can talk the shop...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-01-2008, 11:10 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,049
Posted By BoxsterLewis
Im a young engineer and my IMS failled 2 weeks...

Im a young engineer and my IMS failled 2 weeks ago and warranty wont pay. I am screwed now :( I have called a couple lawyers and one has said i dont have a case bc the car was used and im waiting to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-01-2008, 10:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,856
Posted By BoxsterLewis
Thanks for all the replies guys. Yes I am still...

Thanks for all the replies guys. Yes I am still fighting the warranty company, it has escaladed up to the President and he even denied me. Its going to coporate right now.
As for an engine i did...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-25-2008, 07:09 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,856
Posted By BoxsterLewis
Thanks Mike, the engine is already out of the car...

Thanks Mike, the engine is already out of the car as i had to approve that to show the warranty company the broken part and take pictures. So the shop is charging me 750 to drop in a new engine in a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-25-2008, 06:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,856
Posted By BoxsterLewis
I did look on there and they have like a couple...

I did look on there and they have like a couple engines left but they have a 2.7L with a Min of 240 hp. I really want a 3.2 or higher. One indie shop said they can get me a 3.2 Reman by Porsche for...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-25-2008, 06:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,856
Posted By BoxsterLewis
Where can I get that at and how much?

Where can I get that at and how much?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-25-2008, 05:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,856
Posted By BoxsterLewis
Angry I need a new Engine, where to buy? Please help

Well after the warranty company made me pay $2k in useless parts and to tear down the engine to show them the broken piston they denied by claim. I know it is a horrific expereince and I am talking...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-21-2008, 11:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,349
Posted By BoxsterLewis
I have a broken 2001 S Yellow...And the engine is...

I have a broken 2001 S Yellow...And the engine is already out, interested?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-18-2008, 10:01 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,206
Posted By BoxsterLewis
No one is paying that for that lol, negative...

No one is paying that for that lol, negative feedback for that buyer coming soon!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-13-2008, 08:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,271
Posted By BoxsterLewis
I called my warranty company and it seems like...

I called my warranty company and it seems like they do not care I did my own oil change, as long as it was done is what they wanted to see. So far so good, they said they just have to send an...
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