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Old 10-19-2009, 05:19 PM   #26
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Originally Posted by gRed04
Bladecutter I love the boxster too but there is no magic in these engines. Just because the factory refuses to sell parts and give out specs really doesnt make them special.

As for requiring specialized tools that is true in some cases ( to make a job easier ) but all makers have some differences in the engine and design. Keep in mind there is no "Engines R Us" where everyone else goes to buy except Porsche that thereby keeps them simple to work on with just an adjustable wrench.

Just a opportunity for the factory to make more money on the customer base.

+1 The engines aren't especially exotic compared to most. Porsche simply built them to hold together (most of the time) at the power levels that they make from the factory, there's no overdesign in margin to either save cost or weight or both.
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