987.2 Spyder 3.8L X51 Conversion

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04-20-2014, 11:05 PM

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Haha, thanks Joe

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04-20-2014, 11:12 PM

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I do not pretend to be an expert on this - my cars are all either too new or too old to require inspections - but I expect all will be told when the plug goes into the OBD port.

BGB and Deman have done quite a few of these boxster/cayman 3.8 conversions. I haven't seen a complaint about not passing inspection yet.

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04-20-2014, 11:49 PM

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Oh my...

Please bring this beauty down the next San Diego PCA auto-x so I can steal...err, I mean...experience this slice of perfection in person. At least share some on-board vids so we can live vicariously through you. I'll even donate my GoPro.

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04-20-2014, 11:58 PM

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Would love to. PM me the auto-x dates. I belong to PCA, but have done no events with them. Have been running POC exclusively, but would like to do both.

Cheers

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04-21-2014, 12:11 AM

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I wish there was a POC chapter up here in norcal...

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04-21-2014, 12:12 AM

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+1 I would definitely be interested in hearing the differences and seeing some track video.

When I saw the top shot of the engine tucked in and installed my first thought was whoa....that thing is going to be a beast. Looking forward to your updates.

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04-21-2014, 12:19 AM

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I wish there was a POC chapter up here in norcal...

It's a great organization with talented drivers

I wish I had your tracks down in SoCal

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04-21-2014, 11:30 AM

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Make sure to keep the original motor.

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04-21-2014, 12:27 PM

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The transaxle has been bolted to the new engine, flywheel installed and all mounted back in the car. Final assembly, intake and tune are all that remain. Hoping to pick it up later this week.

great project ! like your Spyder only decklid too, might have to copy that...

Donn

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04-21-2014, 01:03 PM

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Make sure to keep the original motor.

Was a swap

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04-21-2014, 02:42 PM

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Was a swap

I don't know why, I can't see how there is going to be even a small difference in performance.......... 3....2.....1 (was just kidding should be a rocketship)

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04-21-2014, 02:49 PM

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Bravo.

This is exactly what I would do with a Spyder.

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04-21-2014, 06:17 PM

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Thanks for posting the pics, keep us updated!

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04-21-2014, 08:25 PM

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Got to ride in, and drive a Spyder for the first time today. Whoa! What an amazing car! So dialed in and responsive. Now I see what all the Hub Bub is about. With this conversion it is going to be a real beast.