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TNT79Bronco · 05-26-2018, 05:20 AM

Thank you all for the advice. Very much appreciated.

That is very encouraging. This is my $700 Project Porsche (clean title) and I am trying to revive it as cheaply as possible, just as a fun exercise. Total budget is $2,500, including purchase price. It was an attempted theft, stole the radio, jacked the immobilizer and ruined the back window. Interior is shot (worn leather seat and faded carpet) and a few other things.

I found a complete ECU setup for $400, with 3 keys from a ‘97 Boxster. Seemed like a good deal.

I will shave off the tabs on the wiring harness and give it a shot in a little while, and report back.

05-26-2018, 05:20 AM	#9
TNT79Bronco More of a truck guy Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: San Ramon, CA Posts: 77	Thank you all for the advice. Very much appreciated. That is very encouraging. This is my $700 Project Porsche (clean title) and I am trying to revive it as cheaply as possible, just as a fun exercise. Total budget is $2,500, including purchase price. It was an attempted theft, stole the radio, jacked the immobilizer and ruined the back window. Interior is shot (worn leather seat and faded carpet) and a few other things. I found a complete ECU setup for $400, with 3 keys from a ‘97 Boxster. Seemed like a good deal. I will shave off the tabs on the wiring harness and give it a shot in a little while, and report back.