996 engine into a Boxster?

[Cloudsurfer]

If you have a 2000 it's a 2.7 or 3.2. If you get an e-gas 996 3.4 motor it will go semi easily. The DME is the same and you'll just need to flash the 996 3.4 program to it (you will need access to a PST2 to do this). Your Boxster harness will plug right onto the 3.4. That solves the electronics side.

Now, to get the motor into the car physically, you will need to lower the engine a bit to clear the manifold under the engine cover. Most people use spacers at the front engine mount, and 964 mounts for the tranny.

You'll need to carry over some pieces from your Boxster motor (oil fill tube, dipstick tube, a couple coolant housings, and hoses) but it's not too bad.

The engine will bolt up just fine to your transaxle, but you'll likely want a stronger clutch.

Good luck!