Engine swap- labour??? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Brucelee · 05-09-2007, 05:38 AM

As has been pointed out, the engine swap itself is pretty clean. It is the computer electronics that can cause a real time issue.

blinkwatt · 05-09-2007, 05:47 AM

Don't put any other engine besides the 3.4L non e-gas from a 996 in your 2.5L Boxster. It going to be close to twice as much and not worth the extra cost compared to installing the 3.4L.

MNBoxster · 05-09-2007, 05:59 AM

Hi,

As stated, the 2.7 is an eGas motor. This involves waay more than just reflashing the DME. It involves a new Accelerator Mechanism, new Throttle Body, new fuel Tank, Filter and Pump, Fuel Lines, and several other extra bits. These alone will amount to several thousand $$, with installation, probably as much as the motor itself...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99