04-16-2009, 07:35 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Baltimore, MD
Posts: 74
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Boxster engine swaps in Mid-Atlantic area
Hi Folks,
Can anyone recommend a shop in the Mid-Atlantic region, that has experience swapping M96 engines in Boxsters (e.g, 2.7L -> 3.4L or 3.6L).
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Humberto-
2001 Triple Black Boxster, 43K, PSE, BMC Filter, De-snorkled, Gemballa GT Air Intakes, Alesio Speedline Wheels
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04-16-2009, 07:41 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Passing on your right...
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Hey Humberto!!
Talk to Taylor Chapman. He's who did mine. Tell him I sent you so he charges you double. =-)
The number at German Auto Group is 703-440-6777. Ask to speak to him. Otherwise, you might not get very far.
-Michael
PS Are you karting next week?
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04-16-2009, 08:01 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Baltimore, MD
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Thanks for the info, Michael.
I will definitely give Taylor a call...But I wanted to see if I could collect a few other data points for comparison.
Yes, I plan to go Karting next Tuesday. Hope to see you there....!
Cheers,
Humberto-
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04-16-2009, 05:04 PM
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Rennzenn
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Virginia
Posts: 1,369
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May be a bit far, but Werkstatt ( http://www.werkstattcville.com/)in Charlottesville, VA, has a great setup and the mechanic (Kenny Shreves) is one of the Flying Lizard team mechanics, so he's got plenty of Porsche know-how.
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04-16-2009, 05:24 PM
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Engine Surgeon
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Cleveland GA USA
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I'd be wiling to work with you as well, we are located in North Georgia.
Or we can make your current 2.7 into a 3.6 with all the updates :-)
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05-03-2009, 07:29 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: bahamas
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nice
not to thread jack but what is the cost for this?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jake Raby
I'd be wiling to work with you as well, we are located in North Georgia.
Or we can make your current 2.7 into a 3.6 with all the updates :-)
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05-04-2009, 08:42 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Houston, Texas
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One day I'm gonna give my car to Jake and tell him I don't want it back until I have the fastest boxster on the planet with a bullet-proof motor.
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05-04-2009, 09:31 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Use 2B NW Ohio, now NE Ohio
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour
One day I'm gonna give my car to Jake and tell him I don't want it back until I have the fastest boxster on the planet with a bullet-proof motor.
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So they'll take a Sawza and cut the body off and weld it onto a Corvette frame. Might not quite be factory, but it will blow the doors off any other Boxster on a 1/4 mile!
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05-04-2009, 12:23 PM
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Engine Surgeon
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Cleveland GA USA
Posts: 2,425
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour
One day I'm gonna give my car to Jake and tell him I don't want it back until I have the fastest boxster on the planet with a bullet-proof motor.
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With something like a conversion there are way too many variables to have any price posted at all.. Its a by the hour job.
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05-07-2009, 11:26 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: lex
Posts: 213
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I worked along side Stuttgart Motors in Lexington, ky (859) 255-7424 to do my 3.2 to 3.6 swap (7.2 to 7.8 DME) Shawn the tech that did the work is like a brother to me...
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05-10-2009, 01:01 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Charleston, SC
Posts: 230
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Get the 3.6, youll regret it if you dont
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05-10-2009, 07:16 PM
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Porsche "Purist"
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 2,123
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jake Raby
With something like a conversion there are way too many variables to have any price posted at all.. Its a by the hour job.
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Agreed but some will quote a "not to exceed" price after they have done a few.
How many 7.2 TO 7.8 conversions have you done for paying customers?
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2001 Boxster original owner. I installed used motor at 89k.
1987 924S. 2002 996TT. PST-2
Owned and repaired Porsches since 1974. Porsche: It's not driving, it's therapy.
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