Engine Replacement Comparative Costs

[ekam]

Originally Posted by Brucelee

I think I speak for many of us who would TOTALY love our Boxes if the engine wasn't such a persistent threat. Imagine if you could replace an engine for say, 2 grand (ala Chevy V8).

Man, I would be so there.

Here ya go. Dream come true.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiero
"Additionally, a multitude of different General Motors engines have been installed by enthusiasts, from the Quad-4 engine to the Chevrolet small-block V8 to the Cadillac 4.9L and Northstar V8s. The GM 3800 Supercharged is also a very popular choice. One shop in particular that pioneered and now specializes in V8 installations has even gone so far as to install the famed Z06 Corvette powerplant, the 505 horsepower LS7, into a Fiero."

[986FortyEight]

The whole panicking around engine failures is driving me nuts!
I just love my car and will deal with failure when it happens.
Reading other boards I see plenty of boxster owners replacing blown engines for low mileage 2nd hand ones for 3K. Also, in many cases the failure might not be catastrophic and allow for a rebuild.
I think that if upgrading the weak parts with the Raby solutions may be a good idea if fear is preventing you from truly enjoying your boxster.
Also, if you were to buy an upgraded engine to drop into your tub, at 12k that would still be a nice price for the fun of driving such a fun car. What else would you buy for 12 large? a Kia? Give me a break! many of us got into a porsche for cheap knowing it would have a cost at some point!

[idheaton]

Originally Posted by 986FortyEight

The whole panicking around engine failures is driving me nuts!
I just love my car and will deal with failure when it happens.
Reading other boards I see plenty of boxster owners replacing blown engines for low mileage 2nd hand ones for 3K. Also, in many cases the failure might not be catastrophic and allow for a rebuild.
I think that if upgrading the weak parts with the Raby solutions may be a good idea if fear is preventing you from truly enjoying your boxster.
Also, if you were to buy an upgraded engine to drop into your tub, at 12k that would still be a nice price for the fun of driving such a fun car. What else would you buy for 12 large? a Kia? Give me a break! many of us got into a porsche for cheap knowing it would have a cost at some point!

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