engine options other than ls swap ??
11-22-2017, 01:21 PM
#32
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
ttt: hhmmm....you must be referring to these guys. http://www.texas-speed.com/
I've been planning this one for a while. I'm finally to the point of doing it. i'll do a build thread when I start showing some progress on the physical boxster. right now its stuff like porting my heads, buiding my motor, etc. nothing worth looking at plus I'm moving so slow on projects right now I don't want to be ANOTHER thread of a back yard mechanic who rarely updates it
real quick numbers off the top of my head
motor: $300
rebuild: with balancing and various work about $900 with me doing the rebuild machine shop doing the machine work
extra go fast parts:$1500
boxster s transmission:$900
boxster s knuckles, axles:$400
adaptor plate:1500 if I remember correctly.
that's honestly about all I've put into it so far. I'm making my own mounts and doing all the work myself. I'm sure the knuckle and dime stuff is going to add up to a couple thousand but I'd be surprised if I spend over $7k
11-22-2017, 01:26 PM
#33
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
There are two key factors to getting this done within the price range. 1. Our costs are lower thanks to doing the build in our facility in Mexico City. 2. Most of the performance upgrades are bolt on and not machined in. THe Nikasil liner are not LN Nickies. The are NIKASIL cylinder sleeves but are not the prefabricated Nikasil liners LN sells for over 4k with new piston etc. We use the factory pistons.
For the time being we are only doing the rebuild with the mentioned upgrades. Once displacement is increased you have to buy pistons etc. RIght now we are not doing upgrades of that type. Our goal is to offer a rebuild with preventative upgrades to make the engine stronger.
I understand what you are saying but its possible. Weve already done it. The engine I currently have in my 996 has the upgrades mentioned and it was within the budget. Add up the parts I mentioned. Price comes down enough to make it work if you can take care of labor. Your price may be higher since you used the LN Nickies kit which is different from re-sleeving with NIKASIL liners. Two very different things with a huge price difference.
For the time being we are only doing the rebuild with the mentioned upgrades. Once displacement is increased you have to buy pistons etc. RIght now we are not doing upgrades of that type. Our goal is to offer a rebuild with preventative upgrades to make the engine stronger.
I understand what you are saying but its possible. Weve already done it. The engine I currently have in my 996 has the upgrades mentioned and it was within the budget. Add up the parts I mentioned. Price comes down enough to make it work if you can take care of labor. Your price may be higher since you used the LN Nickies kit which is different from re-sleeving with NIKASIL liners. Two very different things with a huge price difference.
11-22-2017, 01:33 PM
#34
There are two key factors to getting this done within the price range. 1. Our costs are lower thanks to doing the build in our facility in Mexico City. 2. Most of the performance upgrades are bolt on and not machined in. THe Nikasil liner are not LN Nickies. The are NIKASIL cylinder sleeves but are not the prefabricated Nikasil liners LN sells for over 4k with new piston etc. We use the factory pistons.
For the time being we are only doing the rebuild with the mentioned upgrades. Once displacement is increased you have to buy pistons etc. RIght now we are not doing upgrades of that type. Our goal is to offer a rebuild with preventative upgrades to make the engine stronger.
I understand what you are saying but its possible. Weve already done it. The engine I currently have in my 996 has the upgrades mentioned and it was within the budget. Add up the parts I mentioned. Price comes down enough to make it work if you can take care of labor. Your price may be higher since you used the LN Nickies kit which is different from re-sleeving with NIKASIL liners. Two very different things with a huge price difference.
For the time being we are only doing the rebuild with the mentioned upgrades. Once displacement is increased you have to buy pistons etc. RIght now we are not doing upgrades of that type. Our goal is to offer a rebuild with preventative upgrades to make the engine stronger.
I understand what you are saying but its possible. Weve already done it. The engine I currently have in my 996 has the upgrades mentioned and it was within the budget. Add up the parts I mentioned. Price comes down enough to make it work if you can take care of labor. Your price may be higher since you used the LN Nickies kit which is different from re-sleeving with NIKASIL liners. Two very different things with a huge price difference.
11-22-2017, 01:41 PM
#35
Rennlist Member
11-22-2017, 01:56 PM
#37
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
What he said /\
11-22-2017, 03:08 PM
#38
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Sounds like a good idea. Definetly will consider doing this. Will have news soon.
11-22-2017, 05:00 PM
#40
Former Vendor
11-22-2017, 06:28 PM
#42
Burning Brakes
Would you be interested in this service?
3.4l Engine rebuild with preventative upgrades.
Regular price $9,999.00
We offer a complete engine rebuild service with the following upgrades. Upgraded Nikasil Liners, IMS Solution, chromoly oil pump shaft, new oil pump, Spin on Oil Filter adapter, magnetic drain plug, Oil Sump extension, underdrive pulley, Low temp thermostat, ARP rod bolts, X51 oil Baffle. This program takes on average 5 weeks of turnaround time. Engine must be shipped to out facility in Laredo Texas..
In order to achieve this affordable price we do much of the work at our facility in Mexico City. First the engine or complete car must be shipped to our warehouse in Laredo Texas. We rebuild the engines by shipping the them to our facility in Mexico City then ship them back to our warehouse in Laredo Texas. After the engine arrives at our Laredo facility, the car is assembled and is sent to any destination in the consecutive US. Price includes labor and return shipping. The whole process takes aproximately 5 weeks from start to finish.
3.4l Engine rebuild with preventative upgrades.
Regular price $9,999.00
We offer a complete engine rebuild service with the following upgrades. Upgraded Nikasil Liners, IMS Solution, chromoly oil pump shaft, new oil pump, Spin on Oil Filter adapter, magnetic drain plug, Oil Sump extension, underdrive pulley, Low temp thermostat, ARP rod bolts, X51 oil Baffle. This program takes on average 5 weeks of turnaround time. Engine must be shipped to out facility in Laredo Texas..
In order to achieve this affordable price we do much of the work at our facility in Mexico City. First the engine or complete car must be shipped to our warehouse in Laredo Texas. We rebuild the engines by shipping the them to our facility in Mexico City then ship them back to our warehouse in Laredo Texas. After the engine arrives at our Laredo facility, the car is assembled and is sent to any destination in the consecutive US. Price includes labor and return shipping. The whole process takes aproximately 5 weeks from start to finish.
11-22-2017, 10:16 PM
#43
Former Vendor
11-23-2017, 02:23 AM
#44
Rennlist Member
I know that these Nikasil liners have been running successfully on many cars for years that do track days consistently.
Our mission will be to offer affordable quality engine rebuilds so people can enjoy these cars every day and on the track like the cars that currently run these liners.
11-24-2017, 12:03 PM
#45
I also contacted Jake to talk about building an engine and he set up a time to call and never called 
I call BS on a 500 hp m96 motor. Without forced induction, you would need to spin it to 9000 rpm.
I call BS on a 500 hp m96 motor. Without forced induction, you would need to spin it to 9000 rpm.