LS7 Boxster? That's what they told me...

[blue2000s]

I know it's completely anecdotal, but I've seen more Corvettes and Vipers off into the weeds at the track than any other car. I think these big torqey engines without yaw control can make it very easy to overload the car's traction.

A Boxster with over 400 lb-ft of torque would take either a very patient or very talented driver.

I'd be interested to hear from the guys who track more regularly than I do about this but in my experience, there's a trend.

[JAAY]

Hmm. Anyone wanna buy a 3.4 conversion? JK I would really have to see the finished product before diving into that. Besides, I only own metric tools. What the hell would I do with a LS motor, I have no clue how to work on it. :dance:

[Crono0001]

Originally Posted by blue2000s

I know it's completely anecdotal, but I've seen more Corvettes and Vipers off into the weeds at the track than any other car. I think these big torqey engines without yaw control can make it very easy to overload the car's traction.

That's cause American cars are built for the straights. That would never happen in a GT-R

[Crono0001]

Boxster S vs Elise vs S2000 Touge Test & Track Battle - Best Motoring International - YouTube

Good driving in this video too. He also talks about how... bad... American cars are

[Ghostrider 310]

From Video: "I like the feel of the S 2000, especially through my dandelion picking / fish scaling gloves" or maybe that was just my thoughts... I have a pair from Italy I never wear that are like putting on another skin.

[evomind]

Originally Posted by Crono0001

That's cause American cars are built for the straights. That would never happen in a GT-R

Time to get out of the 90s.....

[Dlirium]

Originally Posted by evomind

Time to get out of the 90s.....

Indeed. I've actually taken a ride with Scott in this very car. It's got the LS-2 making about 400 hp. Well short of what you can do with an LS-7. Believe me, it was AMAZING! If I wasn't in CA, i'd be doing this in a heartbeat. It's about $5k for the complete conversion kit plus whatever LS crate motor you want to put in there (figure a nice LS-3 making 485 HP is about $15k).

You get all the benefits of a beautifully handling car, with the power to make it competitive at a very high level on track days. The weight difference is nominal, so it's like just adding pure power to your Boxster S.

Here is the latest video, btw:

Renegade V8 Boxster S Review - YouTube

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by blue2000s

I know it's completely anecdotal, but I've seen more Corvettes and Vipers off into the weeds at the track than any other car. I think these big torqey engines without yaw control can make it very easy to overload the car's traction.

A Boxster with over 400 lb-ft of torque would take either a very patient or very talented driver.

I'd be interested to hear from the guys who track more regularly than I do about this but in my experience, there's a trend.

I have driven ZO6 & Vipers and they do indeed have the torque to break the rear tires loose just about anytime the steering wheel is turned. Of course the front engine placement doesn't help.