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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-26-2021, 08:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,763
Posted By Johnny5
Best would be to go to a tire shop and have them...

Best would be to go to a tire shop and have them do it and be done with it. Most of those places have special removal tools to remove them. After that if you just got stock wheels just throw on some...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-25-2021, 09:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,520
Posted By Johnny5
Correction I mean to say not going to be...

Correction I mean to say not going to be producing massive amount of power.....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-23-2021, 07:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,520
Posted By Johnny5
Lol ok that explains the edelbrock and msd. Damn...

Lol ok that explains the edelbrock and msd. Damn that thing must be pretty quick.

Cali has always been pretty bad but they are taking this to a whole new level!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-23-2021, 06:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,520
Posted By Johnny5
Yes another force induction 986. How’s it...

Yes another force induction 986. How’s it running? Are you running full replaced injectors or an additional injector setup? How much boost are you pushing?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-23-2021, 06:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,520
Posted By Johnny5
Won’t say I got it handled till it’s actually in...

Won’t say I got it handled till it’s actually in the car running lol 😂

Damn it that’s right! **************** I wonder if it will detect it as it’s just controlling a 7th injector and nothing...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-20-2021, 09:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,415
Posted By Johnny5
Will check it out thanks

Will check it out thanks
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-20-2021, 09:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,415
Posted By Johnny5
This is a motor I picked up and just doing all...

This is a motor I picked up and just doing all the basics before throwing it into the car so no DME will be connected. The wiring harness was cut so using that to connect to the battery.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-19-2021, 11:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,415
Posted By Johnny5
That’s exactly what I needed to know thank you...

That’s exactly what I needed to know thank you kind sir! You are correct that is for bank 1. I’ll try it with a 9v tomorrow. You wouldn’t happen to know bank 2 wiring would you? Don’t have the color...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-19-2021, 01:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,415
Posted By Johnny5
Variocam Solenoid testing with 12V question....

I remember reading somewhere cant remember where but to test if your solenoid is working is to put 12v power to it. Does anyone know which is the power on the actual solenoid? From looking at the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-03-2021, 06:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,544
Posted By Johnny5
Still learning myself especially on these cars so...

Still learning myself especially on these cars so don’t feel bad you’re still more knowledgeable then me ;)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-03-2021, 06:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,544
Posted By Johnny5
That sounds about right lol

That sounds about right lol
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-03-2021, 06:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,544
Posted By Johnny5
Per JFP on another threads recommendation I ended...

Per JFP on another threads recommendation I ended up buying Nickel on amazon. 😁
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-03-2021, 05:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 645
Posted By Johnny5
So I got everything apart and was checking my...

So I got everything apart and was checking my hydraulic lifters and noticed that some of them are able to compress (soft) and others seem hard. Can anyone tell me if they are supposed to be soft or...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-03-2021, 10:26 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,544
Posted By Johnny5
Well said! I believe you are dead on with it...

Well said! I believe you are dead on with it being a cost factor. On some factory vehicles they do use mild steel and copper nuts and I believe its as you stated its easier to drill out if it ever...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-03-2021, 10:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 849
Posted By Johnny5
Thank you for the insight. I believe you are...

Thank you for the insight. I believe you are right I think going with the short shifter may be a better bet. I remember reading up on Bens shifter its basically the same as eBay shifters just with...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-02-2021, 07:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 849
Posted By Johnny5
I believe the shifter you are referring to that’s...

I believe the shifter you are referring to that’s shorter is what’s on the gt2 and gt3 if I’m not mistaken. I know the 987 / 997 is for sure is better then stock but just wondering if it’s better to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-02-2021, 07:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 849
Posted By Johnny5
Could you upload some would be great. I’ve had...

Could you upload some would be great. I’ve had short shifters in other cars just not in the Porsche. A bit of effort is ok
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-02-2021, 06:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 849
Posted By Johnny5
986 upgrades with factory parts questions....

I’m thinking of throwing in a short shifter like a B&M or eBay equivalent but reading some pro and cons. Some are stating throw in a 987 / 997 is it that much better? Heard the throws aren’t...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-01-2021, 10:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,544
Posted By Johnny5
Trying not to. Lol

Trying not to. Lol
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-01-2021, 10:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,544
Posted By Johnny5
No worries it’s a place to discuss anything...

No worries it’s a place to discuss anything exhaust bolts or studs! 😁

If I was to go bolts I would probably go factory. But I’m interested in studs for my new SS headers. I found a few SS studs...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-31-2021, 11:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,544
Posted By Johnny5
Thank you for the response and additional info....

Thank you for the response and additional info. So you happen to have a link to the set you bought with the hex at the end?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-31-2021, 04:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,544
Posted By Johnny5
Looks good. Reason why I wanted to ask is that...

Looks good. Reason why I wanted to ask is that some forums had a big debate on studs vs factory so was curious. I have studs with copper nuts on my M3 and they’ve been great.

I do like that...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-31-2021, 04:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,544
Posted By Johnny5
Thank you. Will visit Ace tomorrow as they are...

Thank you. Will visit Ace tomorrow as they are closing early today.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-31-2021, 02:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,544
Posted By Johnny5
Thanks for the response. What material studs?...

Thanks for the response. What material studs? Stainless?

Also where’s a good place to source these?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-31-2021, 02:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,544
Posted By Johnny5
Exhaust manifold studs pros and con questions....

I just got done drilling out 4 broken studs on bank 1 which snapped on me. Was curious has anyone done a stud conversion on these? Or would you recommend factory or hardware store grade with anti...
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