I didn't think this was appropriate for the DIY project forum, since I'm not really going to explain how I did anything, just what I did. It's been a 2 1/2 year process from when I got the check engine light and determined my variocam pads were worn out to now, and almost being ready to put it back on the road. There was a lot of down time since I got frustrated with the process, and the seemingly daunting amount of work, but thanks to some prodding and lots assistance from my buddy, we got it done, and now it's down to the minor details. It's a 2000 base Boxster 2.7, now with the following mods/upgrades, from front to rear;
- 3rd rad (kit from ECS)
- front and rear sway bars (Eibach)
- front and rear shocks (Koni)
- front adjustable sway bar end links (homemade)
- electric power steering conversion
- AC delete
- 987 150A alternator
- 996 intake manifold and runners
- 987 throttle body
- 987 air intake and BMC filter
- 996 oil heat exchanger
- new coolant reservoir
- new coolant hoses (rear)
- SAI delete
- 160 degree thermostat
- hardened steel oil drive
- 996 oil pressure spring
- new variocam pads (duh)
- new timing chain tensioners and new chains
- new spark plugs
- adjustable trans mounts
- adjustable shift linkage (homemade)
- Numeric custom length shift cables
- BAD shifter

Items to complete: AEM wideband install, custom exhaust, braided steel brake lines, custom tune

And probably some more stuff I'm forgetting. Anyway, here are some pictures:

Front end with homemade grills:


Intake manifold:


Adjustable end link:


Electric powering steering


Short serpentine belt:


Throttle body:


Shifter and cables: