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

[thstone]

I would worry about the Boxster S transmission handling 450hp+ on a long term basis. A better choice would be a 996 Turbo transmission. Hey, no one said this was going to be easy.

[kcpaz]

Originally Posted by thstone

I would worry about the Boxster S transmission handling 450hp+ on a long term basis. A better choice would be a 996 Turbo transmission. Hey, no one said this was going to be easy.

But you have to ask yourself, why on earth do you need a Boxster that makes more than 450hp? These cars are not meant for drag racing. I can tell you from experience that 400 whp through a Boxster S G86/20 transaxle is very reliable and I will be raising the power soon to see what it can take.

The biggest problem I have with the V8 idea is the low end torque. THIS is what will kill the transaxle more than horsepower. That and driving style... which I think goes hand-in-hand with people who want V8's in their light weight, mid-engine Porsches (broad generalization I know)

I've already proved that the Subaru combination is reliable on a track car, and we are currently working on two street car conversions to prove that the concept works with all of the creature comforts like A/C, a full interior, mechanical power steering, and an air/water intercooler set-up that doesn't require the ridiculous roof scoop.

[Ghostrider 310]

I have to laugh Kpaz, you ask him why he needs that kind of rear wheel HP then go onto to say you plan on putting more than 400 on your own car.

[stephen wilson]

I noticed that also!

I think the desire for big power is one of those areas where " if you have to ask, you'll never understand".