V8 powered boxsters - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

RandallNeighbour · 03-08-2011, 07:57 AM

http://www.renegadehybrids.com/

Renegade Hybrids emailed me yesterday to let me know they're now testing a LS7 in a boxster... 600 hp!

Folks, we'll be able to shoehorn a corvette motor in a boxster roller soon enough

You purists don't need to comment on how this bastardizes the car or brand or whatever. I couldn't care less myself. I just want a clear upgrade path when my 2.5 goes kaput and I want a far more reliable motor with gobs of HP at a smaller price tag than a Porsche replacement motor.

Lobo1186 · 03-08-2011, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

I could care less myself.

Couldn't care less

but I agree this is a great option. but I might miss that porsche sound. Maybe do this LS7 for the 986 and get a cayman R with a 7400 RPM redline

clickman · 03-08-2011, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

http://www.renegadehybrids.com/

Check out the Wall of Shame. You know there are hacks out there, but the proof is always interesting.

RandallNeighbour · 03-08-2011, 10:31 AM

Lobo, what would I do without you correcting my grammar?

... and I'm a published author no less! I'll fix that right now. Thank you.

ddb · 03-08-2011, 10:45 AM

I would be happy with 300 - 400 HP and some serious low-end grunt!

PhilNotHill · 03-08-2011, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ddb

I would be happy with 300 - 400 HP and some serious low-end grunt!

Well, 2011 S has 310 bhp. Try it, you'll like it.

blue2000s · 03-08-2011, 04:51 PM

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.

Lobo1186 · 03-08-2011, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

Lobo, what would I do without you correcting my grammar?

... and I'm a published author no less! I'll fix that right now. Thank you.

Anytime, while I am not a grammarian or a published author I am a linguist, I suppose that might be why I pay attention to popular sayings. Or it could be my slightly sporadic OCD-like tendencies.

Pat · 03-08-2011, 04:17 PM

Nice. Can't wait to see more info on this. :dance:

pothole · 07-13-2011, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

You purists don't need to comment on how this bastardizes the car or brand or whatever. I couldn't care less myself.

I'm all for modding cars. But personally, in a car like the Box, I'd far rather have a zing, revvier smaller capacity engine with lots of top end howl. The sound and power delivery of a big Chevy V8, while very attractive in some cars, is just not what I'd ever want in a Boxster. Something that performed like a BMW M Power straight-six (not an option due to layout, obviously) would be very interesting. But I'd have to say no thanks to a Chevy V8.

mrmiatanut · 07-13-2011, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by pothole

a zing, revvier smaller capacity engine with lots of top end howl. Something that performed like a BMW M Power straight-six (not an option due to layout, obviously) would be very interesting. But I'd have to say no thanks to a Chevy V8.

I'm running a 4.2 L Audi V8....... German Spec Baby!

Overdrive · 11-09-2011, 06:59 AM

I'm reviving this thread to demand more information!

nieuwhzn · 11-09-2011, 08:54 AM

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I'm reviving this thread to demand more information!

I second that!

It would be especially interesting to hear about complexity and cost to make the motor mounts, cutting the frame (?) and all the little thingies that drive up the cost.

As I mentioned in the other thread; I think these are the same A8 engines that Spyker is using. I talked to the owner of Spyker last year (still the owner of Saab until the Chinese buy him out) and they are using the Audi engine because it is virtually bullet proof and can easily be tuned.
Drop the same engine in a Boxster and I'm sure it will keep up with a Spyker. Hence the interest.