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Old 08-22-2011, 04:06 PM
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JE pistons & pins cleaned & ready for install in 4-6 cyl. case
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Old 08-22-2011, 09:13 PM
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Those pistons are beautiful!

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Old 08-24-2011, 12:50 PM
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That's the funnest part. This is where the "special" tools come in. I will take a pic of the access hole you do the surgery thru.
Here it is in fast-mo.

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Old 08-24-2011, 10:28 PM
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If you not mind me asking, how much will this rebuild cost? I am thinking about strengthening my 2008 3.4 next year. I take it your engine did not blow-up prior to the rebuild therefore the cost will be more reasonable.

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Old 08-24-2011, 10:43 PM
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I would hazard a guess, but on top of the $5800 he already spent, another grand or two for gaskets, seals, studs, etc.
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So about $8K out the door? I was thinking of such a rebuild to strengthen the engine and provide a bit more kick.

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I would hazard a guess, but on top of the $5800 he already spent, another grand or two for gaskets, seals, studs, etc.
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If you have all the tools, perhaps yes 8k 'ish. Maybe another grand or perhaps less than that. What's ten percent though when you are in that range?
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So about $8K out the door? I was thinking of such a rebuild to strengthen the engine and provide a bit more kick.

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Yeah that's about right + any machine work on the heads. I have been down a week waiting for a case alignment pin I had to order.
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Old 09-01-2011, 01:36 PM
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1-3 pistons & rods in, crankcase halves together
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So how do you assemble the wrist pins and clips on a Boxster?
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So how do you assemble the wrist pins and clips on a Boxster?
Thru this hole in the case:
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Nice build. I might be going down this road sooner than I had anticipated. Was yours by choice, or some sort of failure?
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Nice build. I might be going down this road sooner than I had anticipated. Was yours by choice, or some sort of failure?
By choice, pre failure to get more power now!
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There are 14 videos o youtube that show you how to rebuild the motor. It was beautiful
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