03-27-2017, 06:44 PM
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Artist, 986S tinkerer
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Yup. That's what they do 
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Sold to a cool racer chick: 2004 986 S
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03-27-2017, 08:31 PM
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1997 Tip, 2018 Macan
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Upland, CA
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That was the complaint from the 911 folks when the 986/996's came out in 97. Not discounting the whole issue with water cooling. From the seats forward, both cars are essentially the same. The engines are the same. I am unsure about the trans's differences. Conspiracy theorists suggest that the Boxsters have always been de-tuned so they wouldn't show up the 911 owners who pay more for their cars. The mid engine layout handles considerably different/neutral as compared to the traditional rear engine snap over-steer prone 911's. IMO, I like the two trunks of the Boxsters over the rear seat of the 911. Try and drive a 911 and a Boxster from the same year to compare. Happy hunting.
Side-note, The 2017 Porsche 911 RSR for both IMSA and the WEC race series is now mid-engined.
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03-27-2017, 11:40 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: sacramento
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But if they just turned engine and tranny around, wouldn't you have one forward gear, and 5 or 6 reverse?
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03-28-2017, 01:15 AM
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still plays with cars...
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Baden, ON, Canada
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RobertF
But if they just turned engine and tranny around, wouldn't you have one forward gear, and 5 or 6 reverse?
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The ring and pinion are installed from the opposite side in the transmission.
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Six speed 2000 Boxster S
Arctic Silver on Metropol Blue | LN Dual Row IMSR | Arctic Silver console, spoiler frame & bumperettes | Crios mod | Technobrace | RoboTop module & modified convertible top relay for one-touch roof operation
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03-28-2017, 03:39 AM
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Multi-Boxer Driver
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Orange Park, FL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BoxsterSteve
The ring and pinion are installed from the opposite side in the transmission.
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Not to mention that it's an Audi transmission. 
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2004 Porsche Boxster 2.7 (gone  )
2004 Porsche 911 C4S Cab
1991 Porsche 911 C2 Targa 3.6
2017 Subaru Outback 3.6R
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03-28-2017, 03:12 PM
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still plays with cars...
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Baden, ON, Canada
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Deserion
Not to mention that it's an Audi transmission. |
True, the 5 speed is, but the 6 speed???
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Six speed 2000 Boxster S
Arctic Silver on Metropol Blue | LN Dual Row IMSR | Arctic Silver console, spoiler frame & bumperettes | Crios mod | Technobrace | RoboTop module & modified convertible top relay for one-touch roof operation
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03-29-2017, 05:35 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: North Eastern US
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BoxsterSteve
True, the 5 speed is, but the 6 speed???
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the 986s 6 speed is a Getrag, not Audi / Aisin. Same as / similar to the 996. More robust, but heavier than the 5 speed. As with anything mechanical, the 6 speed has its own set of special 'characteristics' (2nd synchro, 986 shaft angles, . . . ).
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Rgds, Fred
#317 550 Spyder Anniversary Edition 2004 Boxster S, 3.8L Flat Six Innovations engine, PSS9s, etc, etc . . .
The contents of my posts are for entertainment only. As confirmed by my many motor sports fails, I am not qualified to give product endorsements or mechanical advice
Last edited by Oldcarguy; 03-29-2017 at 06:16 AM.
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03-28-2017, 03:49 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Northville, MI
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RobertF
But if they just turned engine and tranny around, wouldn't you have one forward gear, and 5 or 6 reverse?
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It's a transmission from a FWD Audi in the Boxster not a Porsche unit
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