07-05-2009, 06:18 AM
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These days, being the most profitable car company isn't saying much!
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07-05-2009, 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Brucelee
These days, being the most profitable car company isn't saying much!
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Good point!!
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07-05-2009, 11:57 AM
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For a lot less than 121k, a guy could buy a totally loaded Boxster S, maybe a 2008 model, and shoehorn a GT2 motor in it and gut the suspension.
A while back someone asked me if I came into a pile of cash if I'd buy a TT or not... and I said I'd ship my car off to Jake and tell him to find a GT2 motor, make it bullet proof, and turn my 1997 into the fastest mid-engine Porsche on the planet. Then it would go to a paint shop the interior would be ripped out and redone while it was having a proper paint job.
That's my dream car. The one I have now, only totally different 
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07-05-2009, 12:40 PM
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Porscheectomy
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Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour
For a lot less than 121k, a guy could buy a totally loaded Boxster S, maybe a 2008 model, and shoehorn a GT2 motor in it and gut the suspension.
A while back someone asked me if I came into a pile of cash if I'd buy a TT or not... and I said I'd ship my car off to Jake and tell him to find a GT2 motor, make it bullet proof, and turn my 1997 into the fastest mid-engine Porsche on the planet. Then it would go to a paint shop the interior would be ripped out and redone while it was having a proper paint job.
That's my dream car. The one I have now, only totally different |
Is there anything needed to make the gt1/2/3 engine bulletproof? I've never read of problems, except for an rms leak that actually isn't a sign of a problem.
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07-05-2009, 01:11 PM
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Blue, I never really researched the GT1/2/3 motors to know if they too have the IMS issue or the D chunk cylinder failure problems the M96 motors have.
But since I have 121k to play with, Jake will get to do whatever he likes to a GT2 motor to make it more better and bragworthy. Shoot, Jake might just bore it out and make it a 700 HP monster motor.
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07-05-2009, 01:20 PM
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Im sorry Randall ... Id rather have this engine in my boxster from TPC Racing 3.7 Turbo
Now that is a proper way to spend 121k
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07-05-2009, 08:08 PM
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Your are right!! The cost of new is outrageous!
That and the fact that Porsche over reached the past couple of years and now may have to accept more VW ownership...or ownership from the middle east. Maybe time to get back to building cars instead of trying to take over the automotive world. But than again, that is why I tend to buy used.
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Current Porsches: 2002 Boxster S (Speed yellow)
Past Porsches: 1972 914, 1987 944S, 1976 930, 1986 951, 1999 986, 1992 968, 2001 986 S, 2006 Cayman S, 1986 951 track car, 2001 986 S, 2005 Cayenne
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