WTB: 2.7 or 3.2
 

Well my sons engine has died!
We haven't determined the exact cause but it's ugly...

We need a replacement engine or car complete or a right off.

He has a 2003 Boxster Base with a 2.7 tiptronic.
(Not sure if a 3.2 would go in or how much work it would be)

We are in Ont. Canada so something close would be nice.

Hope someone can help us out.

Bart.

I unfortunately don't have an engine to offer, however this article should provide some insight into engine compatibility.

Porsche Boxster Engine Drop / Removal - 986 / 987 (1997-08) - Pelican Parts Technical Article

Bart,

Saw this on PP... no affiliation.
That sucks about your son's car.
Best of luck.


Boxter S Engine for sale - Pelican Parts Technical BBS

Thanks BoxsterSteve! I have emailed the guy and will do some investigation. It seems that the engine should be compatible with my vehicle.

Good luck boys on getting it on the road! Want to see both of you on our spring Muskoka Run next year.

a 3.2 will fit, but you will need to reflash the ECU and change the exhaust. I have a 2.7 from a tip complete with 70k for sale $2800 here in Denver if you don't want to go that route.

Leak down numbers are great 4% on cyl 1 2% or less on all others.
Shipping will be around $300 to a residence, less to a shop.

I will let my son know.
Thanks

[QUOTE=specboxCO;513504]a 3.2 will fit, but you will need to reflash the ECU and change the exhaust. I have a 2.7 from a tip complete with 70k for sale $2800 here in Denver if you don't want to go that route.

As long as the 3.2L is 2003-2004 you don't have to re-flash the ECU

Sorry to hear about the engine. Hope she's up and running by the spring!

sorry to hear the news. hopefully it gets a transplant soon

Thanks Guys

We thought we found one in the USA but still no luck...

If anyone knows of one we would love to hear from you.

Cheers!

what prices were you getting for the 2.7

Found a 2004 110k
6 month warranty
$3500 usd
Tried to get it but for some reason we are having shipping issues.
We also found a few others in the same price range and mileage.

there was a 2004 from a wrecker in NJ I believe it was 100k. $2500 USD

If you can find it again we would appreciate the info.

Cheers

I'll get it for you tomorrow. Its gonna be in my internet history at work

Thanks very much

What kind of shipping quotes are you getting? I use freightquote.com. They have good pricing and offer insurance. Most freight companies will only reimburse you the scrap value of the used automotive part you're shipping. So if they lose or damage it, you're only getting a few bucks for your $3000 motor. If you call them and talk to a representative, they might give you an even better rate. Ask for Shannon Miller 800.323.5441 x6764
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The place is called TNT it's in new Jersey 1-844-868-7278

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Thanks for the info.
I just got off the phone with them.
They have never heard the eng run....and no warranty.

I think we will pass on that one.
Thanks

If anyone knows of one please let us know.

Thanks for the info

As it turns out it is the eng that GTA G20 put me onto.
My mechanic was after the same one and I guess when they found out it was no good
they passed on the deal and told me it was a shipping issue.

Please let us know if you have something or hear of something.

Cheers! Bart

Sorry man, I was looking for an engine for an '04 I was gonna buy and then the car sale didnt materializze so I didnt move forward with the motor.

I did find others but again the price was creeping up and I wasnt willing to go over $3k usd which they were asking

I checked where I get the majority of my vehicles and there wasn't anything coming up in the near future. No 2.7, 3.2, 3.6 or 3.8 that where in my buying area. Another suggestion I have is that you get the engine shipped to Buffalo and go pick it up down there. Just the act of crossing the border will possibly save you a few hundred. I'd also say it's a Subaru engine worth $500 when you cross back too. Just make sure the intake is off first

Where in Buffalo would you ship it to?
I just got a quote from freight quote for $1200 Canadian.

Please advise

Thanks

If you are dealing with a good commercial scrap yard, they should be able to arrange the freight to a city of your choice. The freight hauler will probably have a preferred facility in that city. I just bought an Audi engine from a wrecker in Ohio. My freight cost to Oklahoma is $150. The wrecker arranged the shipping to the nearest freight facility - about 25 miles away from my home. I didn't have to make any arrangements or find a place to receive it. I just told them where I was and that I wanted it shipped. They took care of the rest.

$1200 is insanely high! Even half that is way too much. I'm not sure what figures you used but an engine on a pallet roughly weighs 425lbs and measures 39x34x31. I generally pay $200-450 to ship an engine. The cheapest is to have the engine dropped off and picked up at the freight company dock. Having the freight company pick up and delivered with a lift gate is the most expensive. You'll have to do some googling on where the freight companies are located in Buffalo and weigh your option on location vs price.
On another note, there's a 2003 2.7 I have my eye on. I should know something in a week, but don't wait on me to make a purchase.

Please keep me in the loop on that engine.

The guy called me on the week end and changed his quote to $445 CDN.
This is a lot more appealing to us.

I found an eng from Flat Rock Auto Parts in Murfreesboro TN..
Anybody ever have dealings with them? Any input Good or Bad!

Cheers!

In case you are still looking for a carrier, here's the one that I'm picking up my engine from. I have used them twice before, they have been reliable and competitively priced: R+L Carriers | Freight shipping and logistics company