Top 5 mods to add HP

[linkjones]

I don't know why everyone always assumes that when you try to get more power out of the boxster that you're trying to go fast straight. I grew up a car guy and love to tune out and add performance parts whether it's suspension, brakes and engine. These things come from the factory de-tuned to try and work in all climates, elevations and available fuel quality. If you read my post I'm planning on updating the suspension and update the cooling system (oil included) and get as much as I can out of my car.

On another note, has anyone dropped their suspension 1.5-2" and added 19" rims? I haven't done the math to see if it'll work and would like to add the Brembo 6 piston calipers with 15" rotors while dropping the suspension and adding the 19's (19's are required for the large rotors).

[rick3000]

^ I think everyone assumes you want more straight line speed in the Boxster when you mention HP upgrades. Because in the opinion of most people, the Boxster goes plenty fast for what the car is capable of, in turns.

[der Geist]

Top 5 stright line speed HP increases

Trade in for a Hemi
Trade in for a Cobra
Trade in for a Vette
Trade in for a 911 TT
Trade in for a Mc Laren

I'm sure this list is debatable but I think you get the idea.

As said by my other well informed people here, the best way to make your car go faster is to get on a track and do some DE's and Auto Crosses with your local PCA. It really does make a big difference and you will really start to be amazed at how faster you are going after your 4th or 5th time out. The best thing about it though is that it is the one mod that you can take with you when you move on to your next car.

[linkjones]

That's why you beef up the suspension and braking so you can go faster through corners and power out of them nicely.

[linkjones]

Anybody heard of, or know of someone swapping the Porsche boxer engine for the Subaru boxer engine from the STI? One of the guys at my local Porsche dealership was telling me about it and how guys are doing it because the Subaru engine is easier and cheaper to tune out.

[boxs2000]

Originally Posted by linkjones

Anybody heard of, or know of someone swapping the Porsche boxer engine for the Subaru boxer engine from the STI? One of the guys at my local Porsche dealership was telling me about it and how guys are doing it because the Subaru engine is easier and cheaper to tune out.

Yeah that is a perfect example of urban legend, Old wifes tale, and just Good o'l b.s. They say that because Subaru started coining the phrase "Boxer" engine (to ride Porsche's success) Their version is a 4 cylinder turbo. Porsche has been famous for their flat 6 which is basically a boxer style motor. This mean the pistons are in a flat configuration versus a V position or straight/inline style. For example BMW's are famous for their in line (all six cylinders are in a line and Chevy's are famous for their V8 four pistons on each side meeting in the middle hence V configuration etc. This rumor could have been further fueled by the article in Excellence Magazine a few months ago in which they did put in a Subaru motor in a early model 914. So yes, someone did do it. I'm sure that motor swap was more feasible due to the simple wiring in the earlier cars (in general) Keep in mind there has also been many engine transplant in 914's with Chevy implants etc. So in regards to a 986 with a Subaru swap, I really do not think so. It would be easier and probably cheaper the do a 3.4 (996) motor swap than a Subaru due to all the custom fabrication and wiring conversion. No bashing intended on the Subaru's...Yes, they are good cars and very fast.

[aussieboxy]

Why on earth would anyone put a turbocharged 4 cylinder Japanese motor in a Porsche. Porsche are renowned for having some of the best engineering going around. Suburu are renowned for fast cars that last about as last about as long as a set of tyres (Ok I might be a little cruel)

If it's all about power why not whack a big block in there I'm sure you would get a few more horses.