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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-26-2017, 04:37 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,584
Posted By Wendo
As promised and not easy at all I have the first...

As promised and not easy at all I have the first pictures to post.
With all the help you guys have been you will always be first.
https://i.imgur.com/evM4vf6.jpg
Today we did a bleed down,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-20-2017, 04:23 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,584
Posted By Wendo
Hello Mr 78f350. Good to read you. Can I ask...

Hello Mr 78f350.
Good to read you.
Can I ask you to elaborate on your correction with the #5 cylinder?
I have learned #5 is for whatever reason is their focus TDC.
I wish to miss nothing from...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-13-2017, 04:20 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,584
Posted By Wendo
Another great read for Saturday morning Mr...

Another great read for Saturday morning Mr Rusty69911.
Thank you.
Was actually going into stealth until I had some pictures as promised.
But had to thank you.
Status-research with results.
I did...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-10-2017, 04:23 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,584
Posted By Wendo
OK!! Got the beef today. First, lost all...

OK!!
Got the beef today.
First, lost all faith in dealership mechanics.
Yes, they do deserve credit, but limited.
I found a down to earth tech finally.
All 4.2 ECU's are equal.
Flashing is the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-09-2017, 03:28 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,584
Posted By Wendo
Mr 78, thats not a bad price for doing it right,...

Mr 78, thats not a bad price for doing it right, with some advise to boot, thank you.
I have another issue now.
I have been told that the 2004 4.2L BFM will not even fire without the Audi auto...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-08-2017, 02:27 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,584
Posted By Wendo
I think I would be safe to guesstimate off the...

I think I would be safe to guesstimate off the Audi photo for position of crank sensor.
I have put in a call to price out the flywheel, pressure plate and clutch about a week back.
Going from auto...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-07-2017, 04:54 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,584
Posted By Wendo
Mr F78350, please sir, you are very helpful,...

Mr F78350, please sir, you are very helpful, extremely helpful.
I would never scorn you for trying to help.
You are offering me your time and knowledge, kindly and for free.
The only part I have...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-05-2017, 03:00 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,584
Posted By Wendo
Hello, decided to go with the Audi V8. One...

Hello, decided to go with the Audi V8.
One problem.
Ran into a low mileage 04 belt timed BFM V8.
Very clean, worth some mods.
But, crankshaft sensor comes in from the Audi transmission.
Looked...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-23-2017, 03:47 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,584
Posted By Wendo
Thank you Mr 78F350. Your response was very...

Thank you Mr 78F350.
Your response was very powerful and equally valuable to me!
You may have given me enough education to begin a serious consideration in this project.
In the next coming weeks I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-21-2017, 06:17 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,584
Posted By Wendo
Mr Rusty sir. How much electrical is really...

Mr Rusty sir.
How much electrical is really involved in your Audi swap?
Engine control unit?
Programming?
Does it need its own immobilizer unit?
This is sounding more like a massive endeavor....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-20-2017, 01:52 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,584
Posted By Wendo
The storm passed, I'm back. I had some research...

The storm passed, I'm back.
I had some research time and I think you have the best plan Rusty.
I am just a little concerned with the complexity in the Audi V8 machine itself.
The timing chain...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-02-2017, 05:20 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,584
Posted By Wendo
Rusty, I would like to know your reasons for...

Rusty, I would like to know your reasons for Audi.
I have heard some but not much.
I have not bought into the power plant at this time, I would like to know about all the options.
I am not racing,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-02-2017, 03:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,539
Posted By Wendo
How do you push the car with another vehicle? I...

How do you push the car with another vehicle?
I was thinking of using a tire bump pad with carpet protecting the rear bumper.
I need to move it about 100 feet to the next building with my tractor....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-02-2017, 03:10 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,584
Posted By Wendo
Cool Rusty, you are on it! I am going to guess...

Cool Rusty, you are on it!
I am going to guess you know about the raspberry pie PLC.
If we can talk on that level no need for layman examples and we will build this.
The pie has all the inputs and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-02-2017, 04:10 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,584
Posted By Wendo
WOW! 78F350, Thanks again for you input,...

WOW! 78F350, Thanks again for you input, fantastic info, beautiful project.
Years ago a lot of us realized our pipe dreams really only had value to ourselves when talking money, ending in probably...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-01-2017, 03:35 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,584
Posted By Wendo
Hello Rusty I also like the audi v8 idea. ...

Hello Rusty
I also like the audi v8 idea.
Mainly because I have heard they bolt right up, if that is true you may gain very valuable front of engine room not adding an adapter plate.
Outside of...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-31-2017, 04:59 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,584
Posted By Wendo
This is my first porsche and so many designs in...

This is my first porsche and so many designs in this car are seeming totally negative.
It is a 1997 Boxster 2.5l and I just can't believe the electronic nightmare waiting to speak to me.
They are...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-25-2017, 02:33 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,584
Posted By Wendo
Thank you both Mr Itusler and Mr Pdwight again. I...

Thank you both Mr Itusler and Mr Pdwight again. I am not one for making Boxster lovers fear. To me the IMS Bearing is a lot like politics when sorting truths, he said she said. But airing on the side...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-23-2017, 03:06 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,584
Posted By Wendo
Thank you Mr 78F350, you did catch my question...

Thank you Mr 78F350, you did catch my question because you answered it perfectly. I was just generating food for discussion on the 5 speeds and you helped. The gear tooth strength was the concern...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-23-2017, 12:29 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,584
Posted By Wendo
Thanks Mr Pd, I did learn some stuff in that....

Thanks Mr Pd, I did learn some stuff in that. However, I am definitely along that path but different. He was starting with the correct car, and was intending to spend money, I think he would have...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-22-2017, 03:17 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,584
Posted By Wendo
V8 Conversion to a NON "S" Boxster

Hello, new guy here and the title sums it.

I like the five speed and have a way to possibly keep it with converting. First, nice little car with a non running 2.5. Most of my research proves...
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