Question on Boxster 911 Engine Swap

[pilotp]

I have a 2004 986 S low mileage with an IMSB failure. Engine type M96/24, Engine number 67404628, DME serial number 0093572.Invoice date was April 2004.
One of my options now is for an engine swap. From what I've read it seems like the easiest swap would be a 3.2L 2003-2004 986 with 7.8DME or early model 2005 987 3.4L.
What other swaps can I do progressing with degree of difficulty, example 2007 3.4L 987?
If I change to a 2007 987 3.4L where on the instrument panel will the oil level be shown, same place it presently is on the RPM gauge?
How do I know if I have traction control?


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[Nick at Pelican Parts]

the 3.2 might be your bext bet for the swap. I would keep it as simple as possible, as any engine swap can require trouble shooting during the process.

The oil level display should not change, as it is built into the cluster.

- Nick

[s_wilwerding]

If you wanted to go to a bigger engine, a 3.6 from a similar model year 996 is your best option. They are also rather plentiful. You could also do a 3.8 from a similar vintage and it would work.

As Nick says, the easiest is just doing a like to like swap, put in the same kind of engine you took out. I would recommend against trying to get a 987 engine to work - it would be a lot easier with a 996 3.6/3.8.

[mikefocke]

You might want to look into the Porsche legal settlement on the IMS issue as it may provide you some financial help.