1998 Boxster 2.9L

[quattrogeek]

The results are in: 242hp at the crank, and 231 lbft of torque.....

[Mrmaddbrad]

mmhmm very nice. So whats that to the wheels? Typical 15% flywheel loss sooo.... like 206hp to the wheels? Isn't that less than a stock 2.7? Hmm... Interesting...

[quattrogeek]

The 206hp at the wheels is correct. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem that Porsche gives the ratings at the wheel, just the crank. That said, the 2.7 stock, according to porsche specs is 217 hp, compared to my 242. The torque is 192 lbft to my 231 lbft. That does assume 15% drivetrain losses, as you said. It is more powerful than a stock 2.7 to be certain.

[Mrmaddbrad]

Ooooh yeah, i guess i didn't factor in that stock isn't at the wheels :P Haha, sorry about that :P Dang, thats quite a bit more torque! Hows it feel? :P

[quattrogeek]

It definitely feels quicker than an S. I guess it's true that people ask for horsepower and buy torque!

[quattrogeek]

Bump.......

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

You have a very nice car. With all your mods and upgrades you may want to drive that car for a while. It is very hard to get Mod Money back. $18.5K seams too steep with all the under $10K cars available.