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Old 08-10-2009, 05:36 AM   #12
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Originally Posted by Dave928
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Question didn't the VW/Audi group make a W8? And, wasn't the point of that motor to fit into a Passat? Maybe that's the right sized motor for a Boxster? Thoughts?


2 problems with the W8: like the W12, they break crankshafts. which leads to the second problem that there are no internal parts available from the dealer. long blocks only, $20K...


and why doesn't the QUOTE work right on this board?

Actually, it works just fine!
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