Boxster V8

[DarkStar]

Wait a minute here.... Your saying an Audi V8, is Cheaper and easier to access and produces more power than a LSx? What Planet? Currently there isn't 1 single engine that is being developed that out performs the LSx Platform, And that's not an Opinion. Junkyard 5.3's purchased for 300 dollars are putting out 500hp and doing mid 9 Second Quarter Mile times completely stock with just a mild sized turbo strapped to stock manifolds. People are converting them to carbed, tossing a mild cam on them and pulling 450hp out of them on a daily basis. And when/if you blow it up, there are 100 more in the nearest junk yard for 200-300 dollars... Aluminum Block LS's are virtually the same weight tested as the 3.2L. Iron Block 5.3's have been weighted in at 100lbs more.

There is a reason they are the number one swapped engine. Ford People are doing it, Volkswagen People are doing it, Honda Civic owners are doing it. Its a virtually unlimited platform motor due to its vast quantity and unbeatable performance. Performance no Audi V8 can compete with for any price. And the Reliability of a LSx... 9.5 Second Quarter Mile Porsche 944 on a completely stock block and head and its still rolling strong on 14psi.

Anyway goodluck with it. I saw a pic of a Audi Swapped Boxster, looked awesome. Would not be interested in it myself. I just picked up a LS7 Block for 300 dollars out of a running low mileage car.

Tho I am highly interested in seeing this progress.

[bc993]

Originally Posted by DarkStar

Wait a minute here.... Your saying an Audi V8, is Cheaper and easier to access and produces more power than a LSx? What Planet? Currently there isn't 1 single engine that is being developed that out performs the LSx Platform, And that's not an Opinion. Junkyard 5.3's purchased for 300 dollars are putting out 500hp and doing mid 9 Second Quarter Mile times completely stock with just a mild sized turbo strapped to stock manifolds. People are converting them to carbed, tossing a mild cam on them and pulling 450hp out of them on a daily basis. And when/if you blow it up, there are 100 more in the nearest junk yard for 200-300 dollars... Aluminum Block LS's are virtually the same weight tested as the 3.2L. Iron Block 5.3's have been weighted in at 100lbs more.

There is a reason they are the number one swapped engine. Ford People are doing it, Volkswagen People are doing it, Honda Civic owners are doing it. Its a virtually unlimited platform motor due to its vast quantity and unbeatable performance. Performance no Audi V8 can compete with for any price. And the Reliability of a LSx... 9.5 Second Quarter Mile Porsche 944 on a completely stock block and head and its still rolling strong on 14psi.

Anyway goodluck with it. I saw a pic of a Audi Swapped Boxster, looked awesome. Would not be interested in it myself. I just picked up a LS7 Block for 300 dollars out of a running low mileage car.

Tho I am highly interested in seeing this progress.

That's not what he said. He said the 4v was easier and cheaper to source than the 5v . Read through the whole thread. The engine will fit with minimal cutting unlike the LSx. No need for a Kennedy Engineering adapter. 5 speed boxster trans bolts directly to ABZ. Axle geometry will be much better. Renegade's offering is a hack not a kit. Just look at what John (BoxsterLS376) went through fabricating alot. I agree that the LSx produces the most HP per dollar but if it doesn't fit and eats axles the reliability isn't there. I'd be happy with a 350 hp boxster if that can be accomplished with the ABZ. I hope this kit does actually come together but I have my doubts and to me it just sounds like vaporware. As everything is in CAD not aluminum.

[Gelbster]

BC993 thank you- a voice of reason and intelligence.
Thanks also for the comments on the Renegade err ..'kit'.
The M96 desperately needs an alternative engine.The last thing we need is an expensive failure.
As a secondary product -Audi V6 ,yes V6 not just the 8 - so it is easier to fit ?