Still working on getting the new house together, but the other day I ran into another woman mechanic. Like me, her experience is mostly with conventional engines, not flat sixes, but she's knowledgeable. She said to call her if I need help with tasks that are easier with two people. Actually, she's so fascinated by the engine swap (which she called "interesting and ambitious") she said she'd just enjoy hanging out and giving me a hand if I need it. So far I've done everything solo, but I won't turn down help. You know the old saying, "Wrenching loves company."

Opps... too late. I haven't had any problems. 4 on the floor like this boxster or my daily boxster got towed with a dolly from where I bought it to my house.





http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1752696549.jpg

At first glance, that car seems to need a little attention. Or perhaps it's only lens distortion?

Looks like a 90's Miata with Boxster seats and wheels. Look at the cut-outs in the hood for pop-up headlights. Or maybe a Boxster rolling chassis with Miata body parts. Also, I don't see any sign of an engine between the seats.

Look at this 1990 Miata:
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1990-mazda-mx-5-miata-264/

Hi, Al. Those are definitely Boxster Turbo Twist wheels. Which, by the way, are my favorites. If I bought a 986 that had fancy wheels, I'd replace them with Turbo Twists. Hard to improve upon perfection.

I like them too, and I wish I had them because they seem so much easier to clean than mine. Especially that damn brake dust.

That's definitely not a Boxster body, though.

And BTW that front frame is not from a Boxster, either.

A bit altered... :D

Its a boxster. Tubed out with an FD RX7 body on it.

Its got a rotary engine in the middle. (this car retained the factory firewall for the most part)


But back to towing. I've never had problems towing (granted I haven't towed 986's much) I can't see why it would be a problem flat towing.

The countershaft is on the bottom of the trans, and the lube is driving by that input from the wheels. For the same reason you can tow bugs in this way.

The only reason why I think the manual says you shouldn't is because of the floating steering wheel and keeping the key in the on position will kill the battery. I guess Porsche just didn't want to deal with a bunch of warranty claims for dead batteries.

My lord why would anyone pay money, let alone $40k, for a Miata?!?!?!?!?! LOL


The engine is right where its supposed to be. :D

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/DLvGua88hO4