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Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

09-29-2021, 01:57 PM

Replies: 2

WTB: Mantis Sport Oil sump

Views: 993

Posted By Silber

WTB: Mantis Sport Oil sump

1.2 or 2 quart, new or used.

Let me know what you have and how much you want for it.

Regards,

Silber

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

09-29-2021, 08:51 AM

Replies: 69

Silber’s 2002 Boxster S Engine Build

Views: 7,959

Posted By Silber

Sounds like I will be OK with added capacity, the...

Sounds like I will be OK with added capacity, the entire autocross course is usually less than 60 seconds. No one turn will take more than 5 seconds or so. At least if I am doing the math right.
...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

09-28-2021, 07:26 PM

Replies: 69

Silber’s 2002 Boxster S Engine Build

Views: 7,959

Posted By Silber

Thanks for the great reply, Will read up more...

Thanks for the great reply, Will read up more about the X-51 mods. The oiling issues on this engine are certainly not ideal by any stretch of the imagination

Planning only autocross, no track...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

09-28-2021, 11:11 AM

Replies: 10

FVD Deep sump - Improvements?

Views: 2,285

Posted By Silber

FVD Deep sump - Improvements?

Hello all, I was looking at the FVD deep sump, but one thing about the design doesn't make sense to me, maybe you guys will know why they put the oil windows up so high? It seems like it would block...

Forum: Boxster Racing Forum

09-28-2021, 07:54 AM

Replies: 37

Accusump - some data

Views: 11,321

Posted By Silber

Another question that occurs to me, is if you run...

Another question that occurs to me, is if you run the accusump all the time, without a pressure switch, how do you prevent the crankcase from overflowing into the AOS and intake at idle?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-27-2021, 02:52 PM

Replies: 15

Boxster S 2nd Gear Pop Out, Does that mean the end?

Views: 4,324

Posted By Silber

I had the same issue, bought the car anyway. ...

I had the same issue, bought the car anyway.

Gbox detent did not help, eventually it got worse and would pop out anytime you accelerated or decelerated.

Fix was to have CMS (reputable Porsche...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-27-2021, 02:47 PM

Replies: 11

Sale range for 99

Views: 1,463

Posted By Silber

I hear prices are up, check out Bring A Trailer: ...

I hear prices are up, check out Bring A Trailer:

https://bringatrailer.com/

Your car is low enough miles and looks to be in good enough condition that it might do well on there.

Regards,
...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

09-26-2021, 08:05 PM

Replies: 69

Silber’s 2002 Boxster S Engine Build

Views: 7,959

Posted By Silber

I have dropped the engine off at LN last week, by...

I have dropped the engine off at LN last week, by now it has most likely been bored to 3.8 and sent to plating. I am building a 3.8, no decision left to make.

My understanding of engines may not...

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

09-24-2021, 05:40 PM

Replies: 2

FS: Square 17” Autocross/HPDE wheel/tire set - STL, MO

Views: 717

Posted By Silber

OK I’m going to drop the price to $400 there’s...

OK I’m going to drop the price to $400 there’s something else for that amount of money I want to buy so what the heck.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-24-2021, 05:34 PM

Replies: 17

What does the future look like for the 986?

Views: 4,369

Posted By Silber

I think you’re definitely right in the case of...

I think you’re definitely right in the case of most cars, there’s not much difference between all the various economy cars and SUVs. When The new supply gets full again prices on those used will...

Forum: Boxster Racing Forum

09-24-2021, 10:28 AM

Replies: 37

Accusump - some data

Views: 11,321

Posted By Silber

I autocross my car, and am trying to decide if I...

I autocross my car, and am trying to decide if I need a Deep Sump, an Accusump, or both!

I am leaning toward Yes Accusump, no deep sump, but would love to get the input of others. If both presents...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-24-2021, 10:00 AM

Replies: 17

What does the future look like for the 986?

Views: 4,369

Posted By Silber

Wow, this really sounds like a shoot yourself in...

Wow, this really sounds like a shoot yourself in the foot move for Porsche. I see very little crossover happening between people that have 100+K to spend, want a Boxster or Cayman, and want an...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-24-2021, 09:00 AM

Replies: 17

What does the future look like for the 986?

Views: 4,369

Posted By Silber

What does the future look like for the 986?

I see the original Boxster losing the stigma of being a hairdresser or soccer mom car, and becoming the car that the cool guys at track days are in.

As the M96 engines continue to crap out on...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

09-24-2021, 08:25 AM

Replies: 69

Silber’s 2002 Boxster S Engine Build

Views: 7,959

Posted By Silber

OK, current status: - Splitting of the cases...

OK, current status:

- Splitting of the cases went well, no FOD in oil pump, in fact internally it looked almost brand new. Crank and all rods move freely. I'm about 99% certain none of the carnage...

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

09-23-2021, 07:47 PM

Replies: 3

SF Function First shift slotted knob

Views: 755

Posted By Silber

Knob is here and is even better than expected! ...

Knob is here and is even better than expected!

Thanks for the smooth transaction, pleasure dealing with you!

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

09-23-2021, 12:33 PM

Replies: 69

Silber’s 2002 Boxster S Engine Build

Views: 7,959

Posted By Silber

Block is now at LN getting a 3.2 to 3.8...

Block is now at LN getting a 3.2 to 3.8 conversion.

https://adobe.ly/3o7iGRj

They said I should have it back in 6-8 weeks I was expecting longer.

Silber

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

09-22-2021, 08:36 PM

Replies: 69

Silber’s 2002 Boxster S Engine Build

Views: 7,959

Posted By Silber

First off I read that the 3.2 and 3.4 5 chain...

First off I read that the 3.2 and 3.4 5 chain heads have the same valve size. Difference between the two is the 3.2 has a smaller combustion chamber. So, I’ll be using valves sized for 3.4 with 3.8....

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

09-22-2021, 01:53 PM

Replies: 69

Silber’s 2002 Boxster S Engine Build

Views: 7,959

Posted By Silber

You bring up some good points. Thanks for taking...

You bring up some good points. Thanks for taking the time to reply. Probably my best plan is to measure both ways, Plastigage and traditional measuring tools. I will have to buy a bore gauge and...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

09-22-2021, 08:21 AM

Replies: 69

Silber’s 2002 Boxster S Engine Build

Views: 7,959

Posted By Silber

Just thinking about it, main bearings are a...

Just thinking about it, main bearings are a standard size. They have to fit the crank on the inside, and the carrier on the outside within thousandths of an inch. If there was much wiggle room there...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

09-21-2021, 08:26 PM

Replies: 69

Silber’s 2002 Boxster S Engine Build

Views: 7,959

Posted By Silber

In the light of day my camshaft idea seem a...

In the light of day my camshaft idea seem a little extravagant, probably just going to go with new lifters and my current cams.

Got the 4 to 6 case half taken off, going to lift out the crankshaft...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

09-21-2021, 07:09 AM

Replies: 11

2002 S unusual second gear issue

Views: 2,042

Posted By Silber

Sorry for the delayed reply, thread just got...

Sorry for the delayed reply, thread just got bumped.

New 2nd gear and all labor was around 4K, had a Quaife LSD installed at the same time which accounted for about $250 of that.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

09-21-2021, 12:47 AM

Replies: 69

Silber’s 2002 Boxster S Engine Build

Views: 7,959

Posted By Silber

Got the 4-6 head off. Cams are good, but lifters...

Got the 4-6 head off. Cams are good, but lifters have some pretty obvious circular wear patterns. Lifter holder on this side looks pretty worn as well. Fairly surprised there is such a pronounced...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

09-20-2021, 09:05 AM

Replies: 69

Silber’s 2002 Boxster S Engine Build

Views: 7,959

Posted By Silber

Found a 28,000 mile crank/bearing carrier, on its...

Found a 28,000 mile crank/bearing carrier, on its way here.

Plans to travel to LN Engineering this week to drop off my spare engine block for 101mm Nickies conversion.

Finish tear down of bad...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

09-19-2021, 07:36 PM

Replies: 69

Silber’s 2002 Boxster S Engine Build

Views: 7,959

Posted By Silber

I have a spare block and wasn’t really planning...

I have a spare block and wasn’t really planning on using this one anyway, however when LN sleeves the block they machine out the entirety of the cylinder walls, and replace them, so cracks may not...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

09-19-2021, 05:07 PM

Replies: 69

Silber’s 2002 Boxster S Engine Build

Views: 7,959

Posted By Silber

Broken Valve Spring. ...

Broken Valve Spring.

https://adobe.ly/2XAyy3y

I guess the moral of the story is if I hadn’t keep running the car after it stopped putting out power, I might’ve gotten away with just a valve...

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