Jaak Lepson

Folks, I have an opportunity to get a 2002 Boxster S (tip) with a blown motor for a good price (in Canada). I just need to source a used, new or rebuilt motor. The motor ran real low on oil and now smokes nicely ...

Question is is what is the price ranges I should be looking at in the States as the price up here would be a bit higher (much). Friends shop can do the swap for me no problem (indi p-car). Any leads would be appriciated; don't have the car just yet as it just came in and have not discussed price with the owner.

Thanks,

EDIT: Got it ... motor being rebuilt ...

mikefocke

A list of P-car wrecking yards

http://mike.focke.googlepages.com/listsofsources

or occasionally on fleabay.

and

http://mike.focke.googlepages.com/so...engineblows%3F

Jaak Lepson

Mike ... thanks. Friend owns HPCARS ... so labour is not too bad ...

Just need to source a replacement or rebuild. Dealer wants about $12 to $14K just for the crated motor!

blinkwatt

Tell them to stick it. Check around on eBay. There are known wreck yards that sell engines on their often.

gerrygug

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/pts/1352239612.html
Here is a link to one in the San Francisco area. Looks like a 2.7 L.

AM993

Hey Jaak, you too are lurking in the Boxster forum
Check out this add from a guy in Halifax parting out a Boxster S. Worth a phone call for the engine...
http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ110503855

AM993

And it's a tiptronic too...

Larry L

Have you considered buying a wrecked car? A local salvage yard has a wrecked, complete '00 S for sale for $6000.

Jaak Lepson

Yup ... looking at getting rid of the 951 (may have a buyer) and upgrading to a 02 S. I can get the S for a good price.

Jaak Lepson

Thanks ... need a 3.2 for the S ...

sjfehr

No ya don't, you need a 3.4 or maybe even a 3.6L if you're ambitious, it's just begging for the big engine Porsche should have offered in the first place!

Jaak Lepson

... it all depends on $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$



My wallet is not as big as my eyes ....

Jaak Lepson

Mike, thanks! Looked at your articles and need to research a bit more. Maybe a 3.4 may fit the bill. Guess I would also need the boxes as well, or will the existing ones do?

Decisions .... what to do.

AM993

Jaak, talk to Domenic or Courtney @ EU Autowerks, they have done several conversion. From what they told me, it's more than just swap the engine and drive...

Jaak Lepson

Kind of thought about it; know it's not a straight swap.


Halifax has sold his motor ...