FS: 2001 3.2 S engine and six speed trans

[alm001]

As a former S4 owner, I want to place a vote for you to swap in a 2.7t

[itsnotanova]

The 6 speed is much stronger than the 5 speeds. If you know anyone who can tig weld aluminum, I'd think about holding onto that six speed and try using it instead. Try welding a cover for the starter onto the 6 speed maybe? The five speed will hook up to the Audi motor easier though. If you're going to use the five speed, go with one from a 987. They're supposedly stronger internally.

[stuklr]

Thanks Woody. I have not explored the trans options much other than I know the 986 s starter is in the very wrong place.

The 4.2 V8 from an A8 or A6 is the power plant I am leaning toward. I have seen the 5 speed take LS power, so I assume it will take 330hp/280tq. I also considered trying to cable shift and audi 01E with the middle drive deleted. I know that will take the power, juts unsure of inner CV options.

[itsnotanova]

I believe the 01E is even stronger than the boxster 6 speed. It's what I'm going to use in my mid engine 911. I'm shooting for 650-700hp 2.7T in a 2500lbs car. If you're only hoping for 330hp/280tq, the 5 speed should work. You may want to hold onto the wire harness if you can. You never know what you might need off it. Jon had to buy one from me to get his ac working. http://986forum.com/forums/show-tell-gallery/54328-boxsterls376-introduction-ls3-conversion.html

[B6T]

I'm hoping to work on this swap in the winter too. I'm planning on the 4.2L V8 in my 2003 S.

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Originally Posted by alm001

As a former S4 owner, I want to place a vote for you to swap in a 2.7t

As a former S4 owner and 2.7t swapper into a B6 A4, I'd recommend going with the 4.2L V8. Someone in the UK has already done the 2.7T swap and I don't think the turbos fit in the engine bay of the Boxster, which is why that guy went with a big single turbo. So if you're going to have to re-do all the turbos or go big single, why not do it with the V8 to begin with? Plus as good as the 2.7tt sounds, there's nothing like a high revving V8.