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Old 01-29-2007, 05:08 PM
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Default Boxster engine in 911 ??

Was wondering if a Boxster engine will fit in a 911/SC/Carrera.

Anyone done it?

Could be an alternative to a 3.6 given the number of boxsters around.
Old 01-29-2007, 05:18 PM
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I think cooling could be an issue.
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ah of course...there goes that idea
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Not so quick! sure liquid vs air cooled, but what about intergration of rad into say a whale tail...I think that if you can shoe horn a 350 ci small block into a 911 y'all ot tabe able do the same fer a boxster!
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good point pancho.

the question then is would it be worthwhile, given that there is extra cost in the radiator & plumbing (and hypothetically a wing in my case) or would one hold off for a 993 3.6 ?
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I want sinfulsteves cooling issues ....man. power good. absolute power better.
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Don't forget, the motor needs to connect to, oh, a clutch, transmission and half shafts. Seems like some fabrication would be involved beyond cooling plumbing
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Besides, NOTHING beats that aircooled engine sound!
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Originally Posted by Marc Gelefsky
Besides, NOTHING beats that aircooled engine sound!
And no worries of oil/water mixing...
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Originally Posted by Marc Gelefsky
Besides, NOTHING beats that aircooled engine sound!
thats a compelling argument



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