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Old 11-25-2008, 05:51 AM   #1
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Why not get one of the Raby builds? Even a stock spec engine is going to have upgraded parts.
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Old 11-25-2008, 06:02 AM   #2
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Where can I get that at and how much?
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Old 11-25-2008, 06:31 AM   #3
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www.flat6innovations.com, a board sponsor. You will get a professionally re-engineered M96 motor, that will not implode. However, you will not get it for $4-5k as your post specifies. If you buy a used motor off eBay or a dismantler, you're going to face the same problem or someone will, if you sell it after replacement.

Sorry to hear of your troubles and the warranty company jumping ship on you. They are a bunch of crooks, if you want my opinion. Better to just stick a thou or two in an account annually and self-insure rather than give your money to the profiteers.
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Old 11-25-2008, 06:39 AM   #4
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I did look on there and they have like a couple engines left but they have a 2.7L with a Min of 240 hp. I really want a 3.2 or higher. One indie shop said they can get me a 3.2 Reman by Porsche for 10K installed with a 2 year warranty..
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Old 11-25-2008, 06:40 AM   #5
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Several options, none of them $5k

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As you are going to pay $1-2k for labor just to remove and replace a crate engine most places.

That only leaves $3-4k for an engine and 3.2s generally sell for more than that used in running condition.

If only Porsche engines that were rebuilt and reliable sold for prices that Chevy engines go for...but it doesn't happen.
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Old 11-25-2008, 07:09 AM   #6
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Thanks Mike, the engine is already out of the car as i had to approve that to show the warranty company the broken part and take pictures. So the shop is charging me 750 to drop in a new engine in a empty car. I might suck it up and get a 3.2 Reman since it has the 2 year warranty so I can be in the piece of mind.
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Old 11-27-2008, 01:56 PM   #7
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I found a couple of motors on ebay that were in that price range that you would work. Simply search Boxster Motor.
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Old 11-27-2008, 08:08 PM   #8
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Oklahoma Foreign here in Oklahoma City are always putting engines on EBay. They're strictly a Porsche salvage company. I'm luckily only 10 miles from my favorite place for used Boxster parts. :dance:
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