Need help transplanting 996 motor into Boxter
12-04-2001, 12:28 AM
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Need help transplanting 996 motor into Boxter
I'm looking for advice on installing a 996 motor into a Boxter. I understand someone out there is doing it and may have worked out the bugs. Any advice or contacts would be greatly appreciated. Vince Suddard 302.740.7700
12-04-2001, 04:56 AM
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Vince!
I got my copy of "911 & Porsche World" December issue in my mail a few days ago. It has a 5 page article of a Boxter 1998 being equipt with a 996 motor! Pictures and all.
I, by the way, lived in Newark for a year (1993-1994) and worked for Tyco. Had a lot of fun and got 5 speeding tickets in my IROC-Z
Yours sincerely,
Patrik, 911 Turbo 1991
I got my copy of "911 & Porsche World" December issue in my mail a few days ago. It has a 5 page article of a Boxter 1998 being equipt with a 996 motor! Pictures and all.
I, by the way, lived in Newark for a year (1993-1994) and worked for Tyco. Had a lot of fun and got 5 speeding tickets in my IROC-Z
Yours sincerely,
Patrik, 911 Turbo 1991
12-04-2001, 04:57 AM
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Call RUF or Gemballa. They have both done it. I am thinking of getting another porsche and doing the same thing. Dan at BY DESIGN can also do it and is really good. CA
310 559 9670. Dan is the service manager.
310 559 9670. Dan is the service manager.
12-06-2001, 06:51 PM
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Hi, there is a Porsche shop in Bellevue, Washington called Squire's Autowerke that has done multiple 996/Boxter conversions. He may be a resource for your questions.
12-06-2001, 09:32 PM
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This swap isn't like putting a 3.2 in a 914-6.
I watched Andial but one together, and to do it right is a lot of time and labor by master mechanics. If anybody says it's easy
better check the work they have done.
JimB
I watched Andial but one together, and to do it right is a lot of time and labor by master mechanics. If anybody says it's easy
better check the work they have done.
JimB
12-07-2001, 12:20 AM
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Go to FVD-usa.com
They have worked out a complete kit. Including the correctly modified DME. These guys have just launched there US catalog and are based at GULF PERFORMANCE in Pompano FL. I was helping them to try and sell some 996 crate engines they purchased at special pricing. You can roll your 2.5 Boxster in and come out with a new fully warrantied 3.4 for around 13,000. Tell them Rich McSweeney sent you. They work on my 928s4. Good luck!!!
They have worked out a complete kit. Including the correctly modified DME. These guys have just launched there US catalog and are based at GULF PERFORMANCE in Pompano FL. I was helping them to try and sell some 996 crate engines they purchased at special pricing. You can roll your 2.5 Boxster in and come out with a new fully warrantied 3.4 for around 13,000. Tell them Rich McSweeney sent you. They work on my 928s4. Good luck!!!
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01-18-2002, 09:09 AM
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Autofarm in the UK have successfully transplanted a 996 engine into a Boxster using second hand engine and a German conversion kit.
The mechanic who perfomed the surgery maintains my own 964 RS, his name is Andy.
The only downside is the gearing which is a bit tall, a 6 speed box is really neededweb page
The mechanic who perfomed the surgery maintains my own 964 RS, his name is Andy.
The only downside is the gearing which is a bit tall, a 6 speed box is really neededweb page
02-07-2002, 06:29 PM
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Heres one of our 3.4 conversions on the dyno today. <img src="graemlins/yltype.gif" border="0" alt="[typing]" /> <a href="http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/box3.4.jpg" target="_blank">http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/box3.4.jpg</a>
