What else should I change while changing my engine?

[Byron in Atlanta]

Hello all....you'll recall that when we last visited, I had just blown the engine in my '02 Boxster S at a DE at Road Atlanta. Since then I have acquired a replacement 3.2L engine and have ordered the Improved IMS bearing from LN Engineering. I also got their Oil Pan expansion kit and their AccuSump oiling system. Obviously, I am hoping that these measures decrease any oiling or IMS problems at the track. I have also gotten a new AOS assembly from my local dealer and am ordering today a new expansion tank for the cooling system. I have two stock clutches and pressure plates (the replacement engine had one). I am considering an upgrade there as well.

My question to the group is what other items should I replace while I've got the engine out? Water hoses? Power steering pump? Hoses? Any recommendations on a Clutch/Flywheel setup for DE's? What about engine mounts? Am I overlooking any weak points that I should look at improving? RMS?

I want to make the car a great DE car while still being able to take it on the street. Thanks in advance!

[stephen wilson]

I would install a new water pump.

[extanker]

what is your budget ? daily driver % vs track ? what mods do you have now ? a list to think about changing/doing...spark plugs,t stat,reverse flush engine and rads,anything that looks like it may have a leak including rms,light weight flywheel and hi po clutch and all hardware,underdriver pulley kit,motor mounts,water pump,hi po exhaust,a better AOS,oil filter kit,hipo intake,hoses that look/feel old,fuel filter,airfilter system,service trans,LSD .....your muffler bearings are fine right?

[Gilles]

Originally Posted by extanker

your muffler bearings are fine right?

extanker, could you please explain with more details..?

[extanker]

Originally Posted by Gilles

extanker, could you please explain with more details..?

kalecoauto.com.....ya cant make this stuff up

[Mike_Yi]

I would think about adding an additional oil cooler just to be on the safe side.

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by Mike_Yi

I would think about adding an additional oil cooler just to be on the safe side.

And exactly where are you going to put this additional cooler?

[Gilles]

Originally Posted by extanker

kalecoauto.com.....ya cant make this stuff up

Thanks for the link..!
I did order a set of brass balls, should help to improve the late breaking technique