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racer_troy · 10-12-2006, 01:47 AM

...this is most likely the ideal upgrade in my mind...smooth reliable power increase with relatively little stress on the engine...the clutch upgrade is a good idea...but i've been told it's not an absolute must unless you are some sort of hot shoe and are notoriously hard on clutches...at the minimum...you will have a 3.4 interface to contend with and a converted 3.4 std clutch would likely be all that is required...I also know patrickmotosports.com is making a bolt in clutch for the specific conversion you are looking for...they also have a good and solid reputation for track prep cars and porsches...

if you are comfortable with a used motor...this guy at instant-g may be able to help you out...he generally can locate a motor for you and will go through it to make sure it's ready for the transplant...again, i think he echoes the comments of blink in regards to under 60k....it's all about what you are looking for....

http://www.instant-g.com/Projects/Boxster34/

the 3.4 conversion page is just pictures…you’ll want to surf around to get a real feel for what the guy is doing…the page is a little down home, but for me, I think that's the appeal, some guy with a phd just loves to build and race porsches...built a racecar for his wife (btw racecar spelled backwards is racecar)...and seems to be a straight shooter, which i always appreciate...I asked him to quote me a conversion and it was in the $8-9K range and he ships me the motor, wiring harness, mounts, brackets, exhaust, et. al....if you want him to do the install, it's going to run around $12-13K and 2 months, one for install and one for shake down...

also, if you want to source your own motor, you may want to give http://www.oklahomaforeign.com/ a shout...his been lisking a 6o somthing K motor on ebay off an on for the last 6 months...I believe the motor is still available and the price jumps around from $5000 - $5500 depending on his mood...

Anyway, you should be OK with the 5spd tranny with just the 3.4 conversion...other shops may tell you otherwise (RUF, Gemballa), however, Instant-G and FVD.us believe the 5spd is fine for up to 300bhp...

....good luck and have fun with this conversion...it is the way this car should have been delivered from the factory...

cheers,

--troy

10-12-2006, 01:47 AM	#7
racer_troy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 38	Nice upgrade ...this is most likely the ideal upgrade in my mind...smooth reliable power increase with relatively little stress on the engine...the clutch upgrade is a good idea...but i've been told it's not an absolute must unless you are some sort of hot shoe and are notoriously hard on clutches...at the minimum...you will have a 3.4 interface to contend with and a converted 3.4 std clutch would likely be all that is required...I also know patrickmotosports.com is making a bolt in clutch for the specific conversion you are looking for...they also have a good and solid reputation for track prep cars and porsches... if you are comfortable with a used motor...this guy at instant-g may be able to help you out...he generally can locate a motor for you and will go through it to make sure it's ready for the transplant...again, i think he echoes the comments of blink in regards to under 60k....it's all about what you are looking for.... http://www.instant-g.com/Projects/Boxster34/ the 3.4 conversion page is just pictures…you’ll want to surf around to get a real feel for what the guy is doing…the page is a little down home, but for me, I think that's the appeal, some guy with a phd just loves to build and race porsches...built a racecar for his wife (btw racecar spelled backwards is racecar)...and seems to be a straight shooter, which i always appreciate...I asked him to quote me a conversion and it was in the $8-9K range and he ships me the motor, wiring harness, mounts, brackets, exhaust, et. al....if you want him to do the install, it's going to run around $12-13K and 2 months, one for install and one for shake down... also, if you want to source your own motor, you may want to give http://www.oklahomaforeign.com/ a shout...his been lisking a 6o somthing K motor on ebay off an on for the last 6 months...I believe the motor is still available and the price jumps around from $5000 - $5500 depending on his mood... Anyway, you should be OK with the 5spd tranny with just the 3.4 conversion...other shops may tell you otherwise (RUF, Gemballa), however, Instant-G and FVD.us believe the 5spd is fine for up to 300bhp... ....good luck and have fun with this conversion...it is the way this car should have been delivered from the factory... cheers, --troy Last edited by racer_troy; 10-12-2006 at 01:51 AM.