2000 Boxster S Rear Reinforcement Plate

[itsnotanova]

Alex, I have a 2000 S 6 speed coming in next week. If you're not in a rush, I suggest we just wait until I can verify what reinforcement plate you're suppose to get. I'm very confident I know which one you need now, but why rush it if we don't have too.

[bsnman]

That's fine. The transmission showed up today, so I'll be futzing with that for a few days. The heat shield will probably show up around the time when I need it. I appreciate your desire to get it right!

[itsnotanova]

I got that 2000 6 speed today. Took a look underneath to confirm what pan goes with what car.
The following part numbers are off the rubber air baffle/splash guard that are riveted to the aluminum pan and really dictate which one you should use with what car. All three rubber baffle/splash shields are shaped differently.
986.331.184.00 =3.2 with a 6 speed (maybe the 3.2 tiptronic too)
These next two, I'm making an educated guess by what boxsters I've taken apart
986.331.183.00 =2.5 with the 5 speed (maybe 2.7 5 speed too)
986.331.183.01 = this last one I'm not sure of. it could be a 2.5 tip, 3.2 tip or 2.7 5 speed

[bsnman]

Nice sleuthing, Woody! It looks like that first one is the one for me. Can you send along the mounting hardware with it? Can you PM or email your payment info to me?
Alex

[itsnotanova]

top is 400
middle is 300
and bottom is 301

bsnman, About to send you a pm