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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-28-2012, 11:03 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 19,475
Posted By kcpaz
Subaru powered Boxster "Street Version"

This is the next conversion car that I'm working on... actually it's a pair of cars. The goal is to keep them as a street cars that can be daily driven comfortably, but still perform on the track for...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-08-2012, 04:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,922
Posted By kcpaz
But you have to ask yourself, why on earth do you...

But you have to ask yourself, why on earth do you need a Boxster that makes more than 450hp? These cars are not meant for drag racing. I can tell you from experience that 400 whp through a Boxster S...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-08-2012, 09:16 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,922
Posted By kcpaz
This is true with EVERY cross-manufacture engine...

This is true with EVERY cross-manufacture engine conversion. Physically mounting the engine is the easiest part. Making it function seamlessly is what takes most of the time and money. I always tell...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-08-2012, 10:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,784
Posted By kcpaz
5 speed... - 1st gear 3.50 - 2nd gear...

5 speed...

- 1st gear 3.50
- 2nd gear 2.118
- 3rd gear 1.429
- 4th gear 1.029 G86/00 (1.09 G86/01)
- 5th gear 0.79 G86/00 (0.838 G86/01)
- Final Drive 3.89 G86/00 (3.56 G86/01)

6 speed...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-08-2012, 10:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,784
Posted By kcpaz
Why wouldn't you want an S? What part of more...

Why wouldn't you want an S? What part of more power, more torque, and closer gear ratios would a person not like?:confused:
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 06-26-2012, 10:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,539
Posted By kcpaz
So you're street racing in a straight line... in...

So you're street racing in a straight line... in a Boxster?... I think you're confused...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-15-2012, 09:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,219
Posted By kcpaz
Best of luck with that...

Best of luck with that...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 06-13-2012, 09:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,554
Posted By kcpaz
I agree, based on your location on the eastern...

I agree, based on your location on the eastern side of the country, I would recommend Kenny. Not that I wouldn't love to help you out, but shipping might make it cost prohibitive.
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 05-22-2012, 12:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,028
Posted By kcpaz
Still available?

Still available?
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 04-27-2012, 08:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,422
Posted By kcpaz
I have a set available. Send me your email...

I have a set available. Send me your email address and I'll send you some pictures. I was going to sell them as Spec wheels.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-28-2012, 08:36 PM
Replies: 286
Views: 125,810
Posted By kcpaz
I am seriously toying with the idea of building a...

I am seriously toying with the idea of building a turbo capable Subaru EG33 (3.3 liter flat six cylinder) and swap it in using the same turbo as what's in there now. More torque, more linear power,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-28-2012, 10:06 AM
Replies: 286
Views: 125,810
Posted By kcpaz
Yeah the power delivery is completely different...

Yeah the power delivery is completely different than the M96. In the CalSpeed video, I was experimenting with leaving the car in third gear rather than dropping down to second to see what different...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-28-2012, 10:00 AM
Replies: 286
Views: 125,810
Posted By kcpaz
The next step on that front is to install some...

The next step on that front is to install some temp probes before and after the intercooler and log the air charge temps under different conditions and set-ups.

The side ducts are being used for...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-27-2012, 07:03 PM
Replies: 286
Views: 125,810
Posted By kcpaz
Build a street version so I can prove that this...

Build a street version so I can prove that this conversion can work in an every day application. I've already got a 987 lined up. ;)

As far as life expectancy on the current engine... The plan is...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-05-2012, 11:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,991
Posted By kcpaz
I was trying to be optimistic based on his...

I was trying to be optimistic based on his location and his local market value. Personally, I would only give him $2000 considering the cost of transporting a vehicle that doesn't move under it's...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-05-2012, 09:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,991
Posted By kcpaz
I have to agree with this. I would put the value...

I have to agree with this. I would put the value at $2500-$3000 considering the fact that the transaxle could be questionable at that mileage.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-05-2012, 07:10 PM
Replies: 286
Views: 125,810
Posted By kcpaz
The car is capable of a lot more than you saw in...

The car is capable of a lot more than you saw in that video. I'm still VERY MUCH a novice driver and that weekend was my first time on that track. Watching the video now, I can see a bunch of places...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-05-2012, 03:45 PM
Replies: 286
Views: 125,810
Posted By kcpaz
From this past weekend... Precision Chassis...

From this past weekend...

Precision Chassis Works Subaru Powered Boxster CalSpeed - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZwvljOE_T8)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-13-2012, 07:26 PM
Replies: 286
Views: 125,810
Posted By kcpaz
Engine is not offset... I'm not sure what you are...

Engine is not offset... I'm not sure what you are seeing but every Porsche I've been under uses equal length axles.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-12-2012, 05:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,344
Posted By kcpaz
Start at one end and pull foward (towards the...

Start at one end and pull foward (towards the front if it were installed on the car). You will have to use some force because it's stuck on with butyl. Once you get one side pulled off a little,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-12-2012, 12:57 PM
Replies: 286
Views: 125,810
Posted By kcpaz
The MR2 pump works perfectly. It's a variable...

The MR2 pump works perfectly. It's a variable speed unit based on load. It feels completely natural.

The transmission in the test car is a stock G86/20 which is the stock 6 speed in the 2000...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 02-12-2012, 12:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,390
Posted By kcpaz
The fact with banked corners is that the physics...

The fact with banked corners is that the physics involved allow the car to achieve higher lateral g-force numbers than a non-banked turn. Add to that the fact that banked turns are almost always long...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 02-12-2012, 12:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,390
Posted By kcpaz
If anyone does decide to put the "kit" from...

If anyone does decide to put the "kit" from Patrick's, make sure you don't install it like this picture from their web site...

Patrick Motorsports - 986 BSR # 17...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-06-2012, 02:16 PM
Replies: 286
Views: 125,810
Posted By kcpaz
Here are some pictures and an in-car video. No...

Here are some pictures and an in-car video. No blazing fast lap times this time out. I'm still a bit rusty because I haven't driven on track in almost 3 years, and the car has only been completed for...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-26-2012, 05:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,781
Posted By kcpaz
Yeah, sounds like you paid WAY too much.

Yeah, sounds like you paid WAY too much.
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