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Gerardo de Kort · 12-28-2009, 06:46 PM

I do agree that boost will destroy a stock boxter but for that matter in can destroy a raby prepped one too. The important factor is how much boost.

About 2 years ago I opted for a the Twin Turbo kit by Turbowerx. My reasoning behind this is that for the amount of money I could spend trying to make the stock boxster (intake, headers, exhaust etc) I thought the turbo kit was a better deal. Oh yes, the mere fact of having a twin turbo boxster also had something to do with it.

The kit's turbos came preset at 5psi if I remember correctly. I did the install myself (three weekends but I really took my time). Once every thing was in place I was given the green light to adjust the wastegates to 6psi.
I'm quite knowledgeable about car but did not know anything about turbos (and still don't really). What I do know is not to overboost.

Yes, 600hp is very tempting (as we have a few Cayenne Turbos on this tiny island) but I have my doubts whether the only thing I'll need is the Raby engine. Other parts may not be up for the challenge (ranging from clutch to tires).

12-28-2009, 06:46 PM	#23
Gerardo de Kort Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Curacao, Netherlands Antilles Posts: 58	I do agree that boost will destroy a stock boxter but for that matter in can destroy a raby prepped one too. The important factor is how much boost. About 2 years ago I opted for a the Twin Turbo kit by Turbowerx. My reasoning behind this is that for the amount of money I could spend trying to make the stock boxster (intake, headers, exhaust etc) I thought the turbo kit was a better deal. Oh yes, the mere fact of having a twin turbo boxster also had something to do with it. The kit's turbos came preset at 5psi if I remember correctly. I did the install myself (three weekends but I really took my time). Once every thing was in place I was given the green light to adjust the wastegates to 6psi. I'm quite knowledgeable about car but did not know anything about turbos (and still don't really). What I do know is not to overboost. Yes, 600hp is very tempting (as we have a few Cayenne Turbos on this tiny island) but I have my doubts whether the only thing I'll need is the Raby engine. Other parts may not be up for the challenge (ranging from clutch to tires). __________________ '98 Porsche Boxster 2.5 non US Spec Mods: B&M short shifter, new shifter, new handbrake, new steeringwheel. K&N element filter. Zimmerman cross drilled rotors. Pagid Blue brack pads. Ruf front bumper. Aftermarket side skirts. Ruf 18" wheels with Michelin PS2s premounted and balanced. Turbowerx Twin Turbo kit (self installed) Ruf lowering springs.