Found this gem of a thread
05-19-2016, 10:29 AM
#31
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05-20-2016, 09:48 AM
#32
Rennlist Member
My car was built with an LS3 crate motor with the optional GM "hotcam" rated @ 480HP and right now is essentially stock as I'm running the factory GM ECU and controller kit. Lots of room left to tune, although I need to get this axle situation a bit more well sorted and think I have a plan, going old school with 930 CVs!
Here is a link to the build thread, lots of pics and videos - http://986forum.com/forums/show-tell...onversion.html
Thanks!
John
Last edited by JJK78; 05-20-2016 at 10:09 AM.
05-20-2016, 02:22 PM
#33
Instructor
A little late to this party but what the hay. Here's my 3c (inflation ya know).
I'm fortunate enough to own both an '07 Boxster S and an '02 Turbo. They are both amazing cars in their own right.
The 3.4l mill in the '07 Boxster S is a *huge* step up from the 3.2l in my old '01 S. It feels like there is more instant torque even than in the Turbo... until you start to ratchet up the speed.
I have found myself pushing harder on the throttle in the Boxster to go faster, but finding I have reached the max acceleration capability of the car. On the Turbo, I rarely need full throttle to achieve speeds that keep my me reasonable compared to the surrounding traffic. On the few occasions I "get on it", there is a almost always a significant braking event shortly afterwards.
When I get the opportunity to hit the back roads, the Boxster feels fast and I can really feel the car dance under me. The Turbo however is *seriously* fast and feels more like a sledgehammer. Way, way more grip. Way, way more "dig" out of the corners. And, of course, way, way, way, way faster.
I love both of them in their own way. The Boxster is certainly easier to drive. The clutch is light and precise , the shifts are light and the whole car just has an ease about it that is intoxicating.
The Turbo feels big and heavy. The clutch is...well we all know that story. Pulling away is a bit hit or miss depending on when the clutch decides to bite. 1st gear is a pain - way too short.
If I had to keep one though, it'd be the Turbo... and not because my wee toy Boxster is a "chick car"...
I'm fortunate enough to own both an '07 Boxster S and an '02 Turbo. They are both amazing cars in their own right.
The 3.4l mill in the '07 Boxster S is a *huge* step up from the 3.2l in my old '01 S. It feels like there is more instant torque even than in the Turbo... until you start to ratchet up the speed.
I have found myself pushing harder on the throttle in the Boxster to go faster, but finding I have reached the max acceleration capability of the car. On the Turbo, I rarely need full throttle to achieve speeds that keep my me reasonable compared to the surrounding traffic. On the few occasions I "get on it", there is a almost always a significant braking event shortly afterwards.
When I get the opportunity to hit the back roads, the Boxster feels fast and I can really feel the car dance under me. The Turbo however is *seriously* fast and feels more like a sledgehammer. Way, way more grip. Way, way more "dig" out of the corners. And, of course, way, way, way, way faster.
I love both of them in their own way. The Boxster is certainly easier to drive. The clutch is light and precise , the shifts are light and the whole car just has an ease about it that is intoxicating.
The Turbo feels big and heavy. The clutch is...well we all know that story. Pulling away is a bit hit or miss depending on when the clutch decides to bite. 1st gear is a pain - way too short.
If I had to keep one though, it'd be the Turbo... and not because my wee toy Boxster is a "chick car"...