V8 powered boxsters

[blue2000s]

I've driven my 2000S back to back with my buddy's '10 Carrera 4S. 250 bhp and 385 bHP respectively.

With complete honesty, I can say that on real roads with stop lights and traffic there isn't much difference. Yes, on ramps are pretty amazing in the C4S and just entertaining in my car, but shortly your on the highway and have to keep to the speed limits (more or less) and the extra power is unused again. I'm not saying the Boxster feels as powerful as the C4S, clearly when you get into it, the C4S is really scary fast. But I am saying that 95% of the time, there is no benefit to having the extra power, for me.

I think at 250 hp, the returns of more power start diminishing pretty quickly.

[j.fro]

sure would like to see a cayenne motor in a boxster. Action Express Daytona Prototype tribute car!

[Dale_K]

I have a C6 Corvette and a recently acquired 2000 S and the Boxster would be a hell of a car with an LS2/3. Don't know how they'd figure out the transmission in such a package but I'd be interested if somebody made a full kit.

[harryrcb]

Originally Posted by Dale_K

I have a C6 Corvette and a recently acquired 2000 S and the Boxster would be a hell of a car with an LS2/3. Don't know how they'd figure out the transmission in such a package but I'd be interested if somebody made a full kit.

I believe there are several people that make full kits, just goggle it.

[jmatta]

I have no problem with the V8 concept, but wish it had a 180 degree crank, so it didn't sound like a Korvet or a Nascar...that just isn't a pleasant sound unless you're into those types

[mrmiatanut]

Rumor has it that there is a V8 Boxster running around Mississippi..........

[Topless]

Funny thing, I just spent the weekend with Scott Mann from Renegade Hybrids doing a DE instructor training course. He said the 996 V8 has been bulletproof and there is a 2001 Box S roller sitting in his shop right now getting ready for a 430 HP LS3 motor. Yes this can be done now!

Here is a little teaser:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3GXpKRTCIw

[Byron in Atlanta]

Originally Posted by mrmiatanut

Rumor has it that there is a V8 Boxster running around Mississippi..........

I'll believe that when I see it! Post some video already!