BoxsterLS376 introduction - LS3 conversion :)

[Smallblock454]

Hi,

maybe he means the Renegade conversion kit. Tried to make a reference to the Boxster conversion kit description on the Renegade website, but that didn't work. So i've made some screenshots an put them together.



Regards from germany
Markus

[Boxster 50]

Smallblock454, bc993 and JRL I was just giving props to Boxster(LS376) by saying I would just wait on his kit because he has been doing a better job then Renegade with the details of the build. I guess it didn't come off the way I intended.

[JRL]

Originally Posted by Boxster 50

Smallblock454, bc993 and JRL I was just giving props to Boxster(LS376) by saying I would just wait on his kit because he has been doing a better job then Renegade with the details of the build. I guess it didn't come off the way I intended.

No problem - I was just confused as John is using the Renegade kit and to my knowledge Renegade is the only kit and I'm not aware of any other kits coming out in the near future.

[bc993]

Originally Posted by Boxster 50

Smallblock454, bc993 and JRL I was just giving props to Boxster(LS376) by saying I would just wait on his kit because he has been doing a better job then Renegade with the details of the build. I guess it didn't come off the way I intended.

Yes, it was a bit confusing. However I couldn't agree more as Boxster(LS376) does indeed deserve the props. In addition, one would think Renegade would be following this thread closely and actually supplying more Tech Support if their intent is providing quote a "Kit". What Boxster(LS376) has gone thru so far does not constitute a kit in my opinion.

I'd be more compelled to work with Boxster(LS376). My guess he with the help of his boss might even fabricate better solutions where Renegade is lacking.

Back in July there was this thread as well but with an Audi transplant. I also had interest in this solution but no new info on that thread.

http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/53095-boxster-v8.html

[BoxsterLS376]

Hey everyone,

Sorry for the lack of updates lately but now I finally have some news to share... The bummer is I just spent 30 minutes typing stuff up only to have Internet Explorer crash on me - YAY! So here is the short version of what has been happening...

Finally for my breather plate back this week so I can get the intake in place... still have to make a few mods but nothing major. For now I'm just going to get an aftermarket oil pressure gauge but I have heard of a 996 Carrera instrument cluster swap which I may try in the future...

Finally got my oil pan... FYI don't order one from Marine Engine Depot, they are cheap but they don't actually have them so after waiting 2 weeks I called and cancelled cause they won't have more until mid-January...

Luckily a guy down the street who does RX7 V8 conversions have exactly what I needed so we are rocking and rolling again... hoping to test fit the motor this weekend!!!

I'll update with pics in a few days!
Thanks!
John

[bc993]

Originally Posted by BoxsterLS376

The bummer is I just spent 30 minutes typing stuff up only to have Internet Explorer crash on me - YAY!

Probably wasn't IE's fault probably would have occurred in any browser, have had that happen to me numerous times on this and other forums. Most likely your session timed out. Just FYI if you're going to write/type a lot of info ... compose it in Notepad or some other editor first. Then cut and paste into the thread. Learned this early on as I can't type for S&%T.

[dronz]

Originally Posted by Smallblock454

Hi,

maybe he means the Renegade conversion kit. Tried to make a reference to the Boxster conversion kit description on the Renegade website, but that didn't work. So i've made some screenshots an put them together.



Regards from germany
Markus

interesting would like to see photos if possible

[BoxsterLS376]

Merry Christmas everyone! Happy New Year etc. etc. etc.~

Hope everyone had a great holiday, I finally made a bit more progress this week and finally got the Chevy motor to fit into the Boxster chassis! Still a lot of work to be done but definitely reached a milestone~

Oh but it was not without its trials and tribulations When I went to put it in the first time I still had some trimming to do so I basically got the front of the motor about where it needed to be and figured out what I needed to cut... done and done! Well upon my second attempt I got the two front bolts lined up, but the rear was nowhere close, I mean like 4 inches off. SHIZA!!

Took it back down and tried to figure out what happened. Went to look through my "instructional pictures" Renegade sent me and first picture I found discouraged me quite a bit. Actually it made me feel downright stupid and made me want to give up on the whole project Looks like I had put the motor mounts on the motor backwards Not a happy camper

Well after shouting a string of obscenities better then the kid from A Christmas Story I calmed down a bit and started looking at it all again... Let me present to you exhibit "A"...




Well at that point I figured out pretty quickly what happened... It may be hard to tell but in these two pictures I was sent the freaking mounts are on in different configurations?!?!?$!?#$@!$#@! I was still pissed, but at least I felt better about it not being my fault!! I'm sure there is some reason for it, LS1 motor vs LS7 but come the F on man. Oh well.

So after some re-rigging of the mounts I figured out where things were supposed to live. Third attempt going in and BANG!! LIKE A GLOVE!! Almost as if it was put there by the factory! I didn't bother putting in the center cradle as it all has to come back out but it sure felt good having it all come together overall fairly smoothly.

I must give credit to the engineering of the kit, it is tight but fits right in!

I made a few videos, the short one is done but the longer version will take a bit longer, here's a link to the shortie: http://youtu.be/g9Um4PM9tz4

Here are a few pictures of it tucked in... i'll be back later with the other video!!
THANKS!!
J