Boxster V8

[KRAM36]

You guys should work the Boxster S angel first. Those cars are worth more money and are ready to handle that amount of HP. If I had a base Boxster and the motor went on it, I'd just part it out.

[Gelbster]

But the Nerv Audi V8 conversion makes a huge difference to the 2.5/2.7 Boxster. Those are the most inexpensive cars as rollers. 3.2l S is much more.
It is very attractive to find a $3k salvage title roller 2.5 ,put Nervs V8 in it and it will be way better than any 3.2l Boxster S for a reasonable price.
Just a suggestion.
Without the Nerv V8 ,who wants a roller 2.5 Boxster -nobody- they just get parted out.
But if the Nerv v8 is not California Smog legal - the market size/opportunity is chopped in half ?
Some weeks ago I posted a link to a local Craigs List Boxster with an incomplete Audi V8 conversion.Nobody seemed interested.

[coreseller]

I worked the SCCA Booth at this past week's Auto Expo, one of the members also working was a mechanic for a German specialty shop and another crew chiefed for a team running BMW's. I learned quite a bit talking with them, one of the tidbits concerned the Audi 4.2 V-8. The mechanic said the timing chain often needs attention between 75 and 100k miles even though it was supposed to last the life of the car. Since it is located at the back of the engine it is an "engine out" deal, 35 plus hours and around $10k cost............ If contemplating an Audi motor I'd deal with this before installing it into anything.

Then they got started on the BMW 4.4 V8....................:ah:

Audi Info:

Audi V8 Timing Chain Service: The Real Story - Redline Speed Worx (RSW) : Redline Speed Worx (RSW)

[KRAM36]

Originally Posted by Gelbster

But the Nerv Audi V8 conversion makes a huge difference to the 2.5/2.7 Boxster. Those are the most inexpensive cars as rollers. 3.2l S is much more.
It is very attractive to find a $3k salvage title roller 2.5 ,put Nervs V8 in it and it will be way better than any 3.2l Boxster S for a reasonable price.
Just a suggestion.
Without the Nerv V8 ,who wants a roller 2.5 Boxster -nobody- they just get parted out.
But if the Nerv v8 is not California Smog legal - the market size/opportunity is chopped in half ?
Some weeks ago I posted a link to a local Craigs List Boxster with an incomplete Audi V8 conversion.Nobody seemed interested.

Then you end up with an est. $18,000 salvaged title car. I think some insurance companies won't even insure salvaged cars.

Plus modifying the brakes and suspension cost too.

When my motor goes, I'm dropping a V8 in it. I want min 400 HP too.

[Dlirium]

Originally Posted by KRAM36

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When my motor goes, I'm dropping a V8 in it. I want min 400 HP too.

Amen........