Anyone Need a New Motor Cheap?
 

saw this on Ebay; most would probably miss it since Boxster or 996 aren't in the title; it's a new Cayman motor:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=009&sspagename=STRK%3AME WA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=190005057674&rd=1,1

- grand total of 4 feedbacks
- ridiculously cheap buy it now price
- $15K in items for sale
- no contact info, except for AOL email address

Do you feel lucky? :)

245 HP right?

In fairness to the seller, they seem to have a fairly reputable "presence" and in the ad they offer installation services.

http://www.orbitracing.com/

i'm assuming it's not the 's'. can't imagine someone would go through the expense of replacing a new 300HP motor with a new 325HP or 355HP motor.

Will it fit in a 2001 Boxster?
 

I think I could/should get this item. I've got 50K on my motor now, but probably will be at 100K in a year. Hmmm...

What about the DME on a 2001? Will it run the 2007 Caymen motor??

don't see why not

Didn't see that; good call. Maybe I am too paranoid!

Gary

No, it won't. The DME on the 2001 is the 7.2 model. 03 + runs the 7.8 DME. Basically, you'd need to change the DME too. Even the 03/04 boxsters DME differ from the 05+ dme's and changes need to be made. You'd be better off swapping in an 2000-2002 3.2L S engine in to a base 2001.

Hi,

I do - the '01 models used Bosch Motronic version 7.2 while the later models use Bosch Motronic version 7.8. You'd need to add a $3k DME to your Parts List...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

So I take it that the e-gas DME can't be flash updated?

4000 bucks for 5 HP....sounds like a good mod to me!!!! all joking aside, does seem like a good deal for someone that can make it fit....

Hi,

Not that I'm aware of...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

My guess is no. I don't think the 2001 DME will even run the '03 engines which have a revised VarioCam.