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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-03-2018, 03:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,733
Posted By grantsfo
So sorry for you. Engine rebuild likely not in...

So sorry for you. Engine rebuild likely not in cards. Far cheaper to find running motor from a lower mileage wreck. I picked up a low mileage 2.5 a few years ago for $2200 and motor ran like champ...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 02-23-2012, 06:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,877
Posted By grantsfo
Dude if I had the car right now I'd be in So Cal...

Dude if I had the car right now I'd be in So Cal working with you to get that motor in the car. I'm busy now putting supercharger in the Z.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-21-2012, 02:37 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 8,934
Posted By grantsfo
Reports from end of 2011 Porsche – Down 6.6...

Reports from end of 2011

Porsche – Down 6.6 Percent

Porsche reported its second straight month in a row with a downturn in year-over-year sales. This month Porsche’s sole gainer was the Cayenne...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 02-20-2012, 05:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,877
Posted By grantsfo
Think about this ....the boxster had stock 2.5...

Think about this ....the boxster had stock 2.5 internal motor against the the national winning BMW and 240z with fully built race motors. The Boxster was driven by two guys with little seat time in...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-20-2012, 02:02 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 8,934
Posted By grantsfo
Porsche has gone from a motorsports company that...

Porsche has gone from a motorsports company that made sports cars to a street car company who makes expensive factory race cars.

They ceased to make mostly Sports cars a couple years ago. They...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 02-20-2012, 01:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,607
Posted By grantsfo
I know, but not sure many are willing to do that...

I know, but not sure many are willing to do that though!

I wrote Hargett a couple years ago and he indicated he would start working on something when he had time. Glad he came up with...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 02-20-2012, 01:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,877
Posted By grantsfo
245 is awfully skinny for AX. I'd run 275...

245 is awfully skinny for AX. I'd run 275 square. However my favorite setup on Boxster was 315/30/18 and 295/30/18 a6s. :D
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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-08-2011, 02:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,591
Posted By grantsfo
Headers were $99 specials on ebay.

Headers were $99 specials on ebay.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-08-2011, 07:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,591
Posted By grantsfo
Stock motor with headers and exhaust system from...

Stock motor with headers and exhaust system from Precision Chassis. At under 60 MPH we were under 6500 RPM as we were on tall 18 inch tires. Car just sounds like its spining like crazy. It does...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-08-2011, 05:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,591
Posted By grantsfo
Light weight Boxster racer

Here's latest pics of the car I built under new ownership. I did get to drive it at SCCA Solo Nationals in Lincoln. What a blast!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxJR5pKl9bE

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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-17-2010, 11:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,574
Posted By grantsfo
You mean your looking for something like this? ...

You mean your looking for something like this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3U_NNnNAJ4
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-26-2010, 02:15 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,931
Posted By grantsfo
How about almost 800 lbs lighter than stock?...

How about almost 800 lbs lighter than stock? :cheers: ...and I still have steel fenders and doors
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 08-25-2010, 10:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,867
Posted By grantsfo
Possibly Cayman S. Here are a couple more...

Possibly Cayman S.

Here are a couple more pics. I'm not a terribly motivated seller but somone who knows this car will quickly realize just upgraded parts alone are worth nearly $20K. If I can...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-20-2010, 10:35 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,267
Posted By grantsfo
F Cars are just too sissy looking for my tastes. ...

F Cars are just too sissy looking for my tastes. 911 looks better with rally bars and driving lights too.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-19-2010, 01:32 PM
Replies: 286
Views: 113,910
Posted By grantsfo
Here is a 2600 lb 2.5 liter STI tuned for AX. ...

Here is a 2600 lb 2.5 liter STI tuned for AX. Let me know if you see any lag here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCl92i0O2zc&feature=channel...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-19-2010, 01:01 PM
Replies: 286
Views: 113,910
Posted By grantsfo
I agree. Its a no brainer to go to far more...

I agree. Its a no brainer to go to far more flexible and better supported Subi powerplant. People who compare old 930 turbo lag to newer technology turbo 4 cylinders are in for rude awaking . ...
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 08-19-2010, 12:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,867
Posted By grantsfo
One of a kind 1999 2.5 liter Boxster Spyder Race Car

One of a kind 1999 2.5 liter Boxster Spyder Race Car.

*2030 lb dedicated AX, hillclimb or Track car. Built to SCCA Solo 2 FP class standards.
*SCCA road racing legal cage built by TC designs...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-19-2010, 12:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,636
Posted By grantsfo
Let me be a little more forward about MM than...

Let me be a little more forward about MM than Jake. They have long reputation in the aircooled world of producing utter crap! Dont walk but run away from this stuff.

Consider Jake the Rolex of...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-04-2010, 07:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,381
Posted By grantsfo
I haven't found many Boxster S's or Caymans as...

I haven't found many Boxster S's or Caymans as fast as my 2.5

http://www.steve510.com/coppermine/albums/uploads/ufo2010/ufo7/run6/ufo7_run6_0220a.jpg
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-25-2010, 03:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 885
Posted By grantsfo
West Coast Mid-Engine Shootout June 12th and 13th

Porsche Club of America Golden Gate Region is hosting the 3rd annual Mid-Engine Shootout June 12th and 13th at Alameda NAS.

This is an autocross focused on all mid-engine cars produced by Porsche...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-21-2010, 07:51 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 971
Posted By grantsfo
Nothing? Man this is going to be harder than I...

Nothing? Man this is going to be harder than I thought!
Forum: Porsche Cayman Discussions 05-20-2010, 07:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,072
Posted By grantsfo
Ravenna Green

Ravenna Green
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-20-2010, 07:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 971
Posted By grantsfo
Any 16x10 stock or aftermarket wheels that will fit Boxster?

Are there any 16x10 stock or aftermarket wheels that will fit the 986 Boxster? I need a cheap pair of spare wheels for AX.
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 05-19-2010, 09:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,386
Posted By grantsfo
Pictures of Accusump install on Boxster? Also...

Pictures of Accusump install on Boxster? Also any pictures of setups where people have removed AOS and put catch can? Those are on my list of to do's just dont want to recreate the wheeel if there...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-19-2010, 09:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,685
Posted By grantsfo
LOL! I could raise goal to 2100 if I counted...

LOL! I could raise goal to 2100 if I counted driver weight reduction opportunities! :troll:
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