Boxster engine weight

[Brian in Tucson]

I have a 2.7 coming to put in my boxster project. Anybody got an idea how much it weighs? It's a 2002, include the alternator, air oil separator, and a starter, but no a/c compressor or throttle body.

I need to know if a light weight trans jack will work

[patkeefe]

Probably around 300# or so (a guess...I have no details). What is a lightweight transmission jack? I use a motorcycle jack on my 911 for the engine and the trans together. From my recollection of transmission jacks, one of those should work.

[Brian in Tucson]

Originally Posted by patkeefe

Probably around 300# or so (a guess...I have no details). What is a lightweight transmission jack? I use a motorcycle jack on my 911 for the engine and the trans together. From my recollection of transmission jacks, one of those should work.

Thanks Pat. Yeah, I decided to use my motorcycle jack. If one is just swapping engines, do you need to remove the transmission (tiptronic) too?

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by Brian in Tucson

Thanks Pat. Yeah, I decided to use my motorcycle jack. If one is just swapping engines, do you need to remove the transmission (tiptronic) too?

With a Tip, it is easier to drop it as an assembly and then split it; with a manual you can go either way.

And the engine alone weighs around 450 Lbs.

[Brian in Tucson]

Thanks. I'll investigate that. Would give me the opportunity to replace the CV boots. Getting to sound like a bit of a long haul project.

Every new car/engine/trans project is quite a learning experience.