Boxster 98 2.5 Twin Turbo
 

Here are some better pictures I took this morning.
I have additional info on my previous thread "Tale of my Twin - part I".
Showdown against the 2007 Boxster S is still pending.
Hopefully this week.
See if my Dad is up for it!

Headlights, then GT3 seats, then carbon fiber stuff.

that looks awesome man, good work. great pics too

Very nice car! Great pixs.

another pic
 

this one taken with my phone.
Good old 750i Sony Ericsson.

Must say, I'm still learning to drive the Boxster with this new setup.
Car is very grippy with wider wheels/tires but yet feels a bit twitchy at speeds and under braking.
Oh, and it's quite a bit faster..


I think a need to include a model in the pics. What do you guys think?
Besides.. It's a bit silly for passers by to see me taking a picture of just the car..
Hmmm..

Hell, I want to see the twin turbo! Pop that cover off so we can see what it looks like in there. :D

Twins
 

Check our my previous post "Tale of my Twin - Part I".
I don't know how to make a hyperlink to other posts..
Anyway you'll find the pictures there.

Bottomline is, I'm very happy with it so far.

So far, so good man, I'm liking the look you're going with. Any plans to deamber the lights?

Looks Awesome!!!!

We need numbers, now! Dyno that sucker, make us drool! ;)

Video would be nice too, and don't forget the sound, hehe

-David

many plans
 

Regarding de-ambering the lights...
I have thought of it. I wanted to go for the litronics/clear + rear LED (clear/black),
but have paused for awhile with the investments in the Boxster.

I still have the dreaded ingition switch to replace (have the new one laying around) and I have to replace my driver side window regulater (also laying around).

But before this I need to put my house in shape!

Ehmm
 

Ahh yes, yes. Dynoing.. I don't think I'm pulling the 6psi yet as the turbo's come preset conservatively. I have seen it at +/- 5.5 . I don't even have the gauge installed. It's laying on the passenger side for now.
It is a bit dangerous driving at 120 with one hand on the steering while holding the boost gauge in the other and trying to read it (oh and the roads tend to be a little bumpy).

I have already recorded some but they don't look that great yet.
Don't worry, I'm working on these things.

Have mostly just been enjoying the ride ;) .

As for the sound.. I guess I could take the top off and record it while revving.
Was planning on removing the soft top anyways.

vIDEO ON BEHALF OF THE FORUM!!!

Ask and Ye shall receive.
 

Well I did it.
Took the hard top off.
Struggled but managed to take the soft top off too.
Aside from 3 13mm screws (each side) there are also two black phillips head screws you'll need to take off. On the 13mm i suggest a socked and for the phillips you'll need the shortest screwdriver.
So far managed to only post a small clip (but very high def wide screen).
Will work on the other one, where I rev it all the way.
Go to www.speed12.com/movies.htm .
Good luck.
If there are any problems, let me know.

I'm going to sleep now..

Clip did not work for me.

I would love to hear your set up.

Gary do you have the Turbowerx Turbo set up now?

Yes I do, my install was done in July.

Its amazing, I have not done a write up yet because I was going to wait until I did the dyno. I hope to get that done this weekend.

I can tell you the car is faster than it ever has been, it surprises me how fast I pass cars from 50 and I am doing 90 before I know it, all in 3rd gear. The way it revs from 3000 to redline and pulls the whole way, is very addictive.

The wastegate/blow off valve sounds so good i have found myself riding along with out the radio on.

I am planning on doing a few videos in the next few days. To add to my Youtube collection.

Sweet! I look forward to the dyno results & videos.

How loud is the turbo whine? I'm hoping there would be little to no whine because I do a lot of commuting with the car and having it whine all the way to work would be annoying.

Very minimal
 

If you are driving with the top down you will faintly hear the turbo's. If you have the top up or hardtop you will practically not hear it (period).
Which is the way I want it too. The boxster 2.5 tends to have a whine by itself (stock).
Especially in traffic (slow speeds) I don't think you will notice anything.
One extra sound which I have noticed was a slight whirl wind like sound coming from the air intake (left side). This happens when you let go off the throttle.
I didn't install any blow off valve. The kit doesn't come with one (although it seems really easy to install). Plus I think once people hear that it will be a dead give away that the car is "charged".
I like it being a sleeper.