BoxsterLS376 introduction - LS3 conversion :)

[Reebuck1]

Great work J...we are all following this closely!!! I was looking at the clearance on your piping from the motor to just before the CAT. It is really close to the axle c/v boot. I have a 996 motor in my Boxster and had the same problem ( close fit).
The heat from the exhaust pipe caused my c/v boot to melt. I had to wrap my pipes to help contain the added heat. Not sure if it will be an issue for you. Just a thought ! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK.

[BoxsterLS376]

Originally Posted by Reebuck1

Great work J...we are all following this closely!!! I was looking at the clearance on your piping from the motor to just before the CAT. It is really close to the axle c/v boot. I have a 996 motor in my Boxster and had the same problem ( close fit).
The heat from the exhaust pipe caused my c/v boot to melt. I had to wrap my pipes to help contain the added heat. Not sure if it will be an issue for you. Just a thought ! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK.

Thanks Reebuck1!,

Yeah it is definitely tight there but I'm going coat the exhaust with VHT high temp ceramic paint and will also use header wrap in the area there near the axle boots to help prevent damage to the CV's~ Definitely don't wanna melt anything!

Also just got a few bits back from powdercoat this morning... needless to say I'm not really going conservative on this one
Thanks!
J

[BruceH]

Outstanding work! Down the home stretch

[shockandawe]

Nice Work love the exhaust !

[BoxsterLS376]

Thank everyone!

I'm afraid I may have to remake the downpipe on the drivers side, even with the car on the ground it is really close to the CV boot but otherwise I'm pretty happy with it. The exhaust is all done and on the car now, i'll get some more pictures up later today. Also bolted up the intake last night, looks good in green
Thanks!
J

[Townhome]

After reading all your posts, I take my hat off to you.
I was contemplating an LS swap into my 2005 Boxster S that is sitting with an IMS failure. Done an LS - six speed conversion on a 69 Camaro and a 5.7 Vortec conversion on a TJ jeep. I think taking on an LS conversion to my Boxster S with the limited information available from renegade is more than I want to tackle. I applaud you for taking the time to share your information with others. I did the same with my two year 69 Camaro conversion and I know the time it takes to document everything.
Can't wait to see your finished product. Keep up the great work and Thx for sharing.

[BoxsterLS376]

Thanks Townhome, I appreciate it.

Few more pictures of the finished exhaust on and the intake - So far so good

[shockandawe]

Whats the diameter of the exhaust pipes? The mufflers are magnaflow Right?

[Reebuck1]

Love that green intake !! Thanks for sharing everything with us ......very much appreciated by all of us !!!!

[BoxsterLS376]

Originally Posted by shockandawe

Whats the diameter of the exhaust pipes? The mufflers are magnaflow Right?

The whole system is 2.5". Mufflers are Magnaflow, catalytic converters are from Verocious Motorsports - Vibrant brand. X-pipe is from Summit racing although Magnaflow makes one that is about the same but not polished.

Originally Posted by Reebuck1

Love that green intake !! Thanks for sharing everything with us ......very much appreciated by all of us !!!!

Me too
Thanks!
J

[martsink]

Hey John,
Looks like you are just about ready to go. That's awesome!
I'm just starting my wiring and I was hoping you could point me in the right direction. What did you do about the vehicle speed sensor (VSS), I just read that the engine needs this input to run properly. I was going to PM you, but I figured others might have the same question.

Vlad

[Bayley]

I would greatly appreciate any pictures you have of the serpentine belt routing.

[BoxsterLS376]

Originally Posted by Pdwight

I live next door in Alabama, I must make a pilgrimage one day and see this fire breathing beast

Thank you sir Visits are always welcomed!

Originally Posted by Bayley

I would greatly appreciate any pictures you have of the serpentine belt routing.

HAHAHA so I just find this a bit funny and wonder why I'm not getting checks from Renegade yet

I posed this same question to Steve @ Renegade when I was starting out and this is his response...

"We’re going to work on taking better pictures of how the alternator and a/c compressor mount. It’s a tough area to show. If you can’t figure it out let me know and we’ll work it out.

Thanks,

Steve"



Hrm, could have been more helpful but whatever~

So if you are running the alternator and AC compressor it is pretty easy. A/C compressor on passenger side, alternator on drivers side, belt goes around all pulleys and under the roller tensioner.

Also FYI for those who are keeping tabs, the tensioning system allows for about 5mm of tensioning so your belt better be a pretty good fit... The belt I found that fit so far is a 6pk-1320, not uber tight but I think it will do... hopefully we will find out soon enough.

I'll make a quick video or take more pics today for you.
Take care,
J

[kjc2050]

Wow, just a quick comment: great, great thread. Thanks very much for documenting everything, and doing it so well. Kudos!!!

[Lcrivers816]

Oh lord lol you do need to get paid by them. He gave me a belt number and it was like 8 inches, long when I got it in the mail =\. After that, I was just like, "Oh well, I won't even bother asking anymore I just hop on to the forum!" You're the best man!

[BruceH]

Yes, you do need to get paid, or better yet, you need to put your own "kit" together with labeled parts and instructions! I always had it in the back of my mind, that if my engine blew, this "kit" would be a possibility. I mean, it's a "kit" right? Everything would be there with instructions and help would be a phone call or email away, right? Well, after watching what you and the others are going through, it is probably not a viable alternative for me. But I love watching your progress, keep up the great work!

[shockandawe]

Your my Renegade Instruction Manual thanks.

[BoxsterLS376]

Originally Posted by kjc2050

Wow, just a quick comment: great, great thread. Thanks very much for documenting everything, and doing it so well. Kudos!!!

Thank you! I'm doing my best here but I'm sure I have left a bunch of little things out so feel free to ask any questions you may have and i'll do my best to answer ya!

Originally Posted by Lcrivers816

Oh lord lol you do need to get paid by them. He gave me a belt number and it was like 8 inches, long when I got it in the mail =\. After that, I was just like, "Oh well, I won't even bother asking anymore I just hop on to the forum!" You're the best man!

Well hopefully this all works out and maybe I can start to get paid for doing all this work somehow! Yeah luckily since I'm doing this at the shop we have a bunch of different size belt on the wall so I just got the closest one we had then had to order 2 or 3 from Pep Boys before I got one that seems good. Are you running an A/C compressor? If not I can see why they gave you a bad number although 8 more inches probably wouldn't make it around the A/C compressor :/ I have learned much self reliance in this project due to poor responses so glad I can help!
Thanks!

Originally Posted by BruceH

Yes, you do need to get paid, or better yet, you need to put your own "kit" together with labeled parts and instructions! I always had it in the back of my mind, that if my engine blew, this "kit" would be a possibility. I mean, it's a "kit" right? Everything would be there with instructions and help would be a phone call or email away, right? Well, after watching what you and the others are going through, it is probably not a viable alternative for me. But I love watching your progress, keep up the great work!

Thanks Bruce,
Yeah well lets just say that the wheels have really been turning lately and have already been talking to 3-4 people about doing installs for them and the possibility of making my own mounting system. The only problem that I see in making it a more "turn-key" project is the cost factor which is likely why Renegade sells what I would call a bare bones kit... it gets that basics done but that's about it.

Let's be honest, I could totally rip them apart on here but I try not to be that type of person, you know, karma and all But I'll just say that for the $7000 I spent on their complete kit with every option leaves much to be desired and I'm CERTAIN it can be done better.

Originally Posted by shockandawe

Your my Renegade Instruction Manual thanks.

Anytime!
Thanks!
J

[BoxsterLS376]

Good evening,

Another quick update for ya.
Thanks
J

https://youtu.be/B6OeZ5fI6Do

[Bayley]

Thank you!