Quote:
Malmsteen said:
its not making any sense IMO...
just either go for the 997CAB or 987..
Quote:
Desmo said:
Heres my tought...im looking to buy a brand new 987 non-s and put a 911 cS engine in it...i think this swap would be pretty straight forward...what do you all think? A 2850ibs 355hp machine doesnt sounds too bad to me!!! Im sure the 3.8 doesnt cost much more than the 2.7 engine to produce anyways...its marketing as it does not make any sence to pay 40k more for a 911 and end up with a slower car!right? I prefer roadster than convertable anyways
Quote:
dreamcar said:
I don't think what you are suggesting makes any sense, either. The Boxster is simply not designed for that kind of power.
Quote:
Dr. Phil said:Quote:
dreamcar said:
I don't think what you are suggesting makes any sense, either. The Boxster is simply not designed for that kind of power.
I disagree there, T.
I think the Boxster can handle a lot more power than it's been doing so far.
Yesterday I wanted to check up on the 0-200 km/h times for the 986S, and I found out that the Boxter is wider, lower and shorter than the 911.
Furthermore its midship engine makes it even better for wroom-wroom.
Now, you may have a point regarding clutch, suspension etc, but I would think it can handle more than 280 bhp.
Desmo, your idea sounds interesting, however you have to expect quite a few problems with the engine swap. Maybe there will be none, but I have never ever heard of an engine swap or other major tuning that didnt have a load of problems in its wake.
As for the combination of Boxster + bigger engine I like the equasion.
Hell...that's why they built the CGT in the first place, isnt it?
Quote:
Desmo said:
Thanks for the heads up im sure ill run through hundreds of small fitting things; but its part of the fun that makes you appreciate what youve done in the end
And for those who say the boxster 987 cannot do with 355hp or so...you must be kidding me...i dont put a carrera gt v10 in that...only a bigger engine of the exact same configuration to me me enjoy the box a bit more!!!!!!!!!!