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Originally Posted by Techart Boxster
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Brand new member here. I just purchased a very sweet 98 Boxster with a 25k Techart package. This car looks so fast but in reality with the exception of some minor suspension mods it is mechanically bone stock. I bought the car essentially to build (although I am a checkbook guy). My question to you in the know, what is the best avenue to extract maximum performance and reliability from this car. My max budget is 20-25k.Thanks for your thoughts
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For 12k or less you could put in a 996 non e-gas 3.4L engine,it would be the most reliable power upgrade putting your Boxster at 300HP and you would have a sub 5 second 0-60 car. I would have whoever is installing the engine change the serpentine belt,spark plugs,clean the throttle body and whatever else is possible to change and clean while the engine is out.
Then you could put the RoW 030 or PSS9 suspension in for another $1.5-2.5k.
As for the tranny,have whoever is putting in the new engine install a new clutch,should be at most $700 parts & labor since the engine is removed. Then install a Short Shift Kit and your tranny is good to go!
Even after all of that,you should still have some money left over.
If only all of us had $20k to spend on out cars.
