Read this:
Pelican Technical Article: Boxster Engine Conversion Project - 986 Boxster (1997-04) - 987 Boxster (2005-08)
..and buy this:
101 Projects for Your Porsche Boxster
..and learn to search.
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Which engine is the easiest to swap in,
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probably a 3.2 from another Boxster
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and what all is involved.
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More than anyone will post in one reply, but not too much to find and read. Consider more than just the engine: transmission, brakes, cooling...
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I figure I can sell my good engine for a small chunk of change, and put the rest to getting the new engine.
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Probaby, look in the classified section and on eBay, they may be cheaper than you think.
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Does anyone make mounts for this conversion?
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Engine mount (front) can be the same, but may need to be lowered. You can buy more solid aftermarket ones.
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Being that I have the 01 car will I need a different ecu?
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You will need the appropriate tune flashed to the ecu (DME) or get one compatible with the '01 and new engine.
...and read through the other threads that you have started.