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Porsche-O-Phile 08-23-2006 06:58 PM

The 3.6L engine will be a nice upgrade from the "4-cylinder" engine that's evidently in there now. . . ;)

Love ebay.

dd74 08-23-2006 08:41 PM

Eh...everyone has a 3.6. For $3K less, you could have had...
http://i11.ebayimg.com/05/i/07/e9/56/14_12.JPG
...a V8. :D

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170019673372&ssPageNam e=MERC_VIC_ReBay_Pr4_PcY_BID_IT&refitem=1700189189 80&itemcount=4&refwidgetloc=closed_view_item&usedr ule1=CategoryProximity&refwidgettype=cross_promot_ widget

speeder 08-23-2006 10:22 PM

NIIIICE. Is it a plug and play deal, or complicated? I'm sure that you have researched this in advance, please tell.

You're gonna go through tires like a mother on that thing.

dd74 08-23-2006 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Wayne at Pelican Parts
Both. Boxster / 996 book is probably forthcoming...

-Wayne

If so, please include a section as to what a buyer should be wary about when purchasing a 996.

Jims5543 08-24-2006 04:14 AM

The PO of my SC has a boxter with what I believe is that exact swap. I know when he pulled up with it it sounded very mean.

His screen name is Tholyoak he did the 3.6 swap in my SC too and the shop that did the PPI said it was the cleanest most professional swap they had ever seen. They said it looked OEM.

That should make for a fun car.

David 08-24-2006 07:28 AM

Holy crap, I've got to keep a better eye on Ebay. Especially since that prize was right here in Houston. Let me know if you need any help from the Houston end.

I've been thinking a Boxster would be a good relatively affordable daily driver.

arcsine 08-24-2006 09:38 AM

Just to make you guys feel better about this, Wayne gets to buy this cool stuff, put it together, play with it, drive it and then write all the expenses off. We are all in the wrong businesses.

Eric Coffey 08-24-2006 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Wayne at Pelican Parts
Both. Boxster / 996 book is probably forthcoming...

-Wayne

Ah yes, "101 Projects For Your Bastardized Boxster." Or should it be "101 Projects To Bastardize Your Boxster." :D




Sounds like a fun projet!

cashflyer 08-24-2006 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MM83targa
Yes, please do - write the Rebuild Your 915 Transmission book!
I second that!! Write the 915 overhaul book, complete with a section called "How to make all your own 915 specialty tools at home."

please?

techweenie 08-24-2006 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Wayne at Pelican Parts
Right now, I'm working on my supercharger install for my BMW 5-Series, but when I'm done with that, I'll get started on this puppy.

-Wayne

Plenty of time for KevinP73 to give it a worthy paint job, doncha think?

Might look good in Viper Green or Signal Orange...

edgemar 08-25-2006 11:22 AM

Wayne-

How do you know that car hasn't been wrecked? Did you have it looked at or are you just trusting the seller?

Any suspension or brake upgrades planned?

Doug&Julie 08-26-2006 04:08 PM

Re: Look what Wayne bought!
 
Quote:

Originally posted by Wayne at Pelican Parts
This:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=008&item=180016592530

OMG Wayne when I saw your post in the classifieds I thought of that exact car to send to you, but when I went back to find the right link, it was sold! Guess now I know who bought it!!!

Can't wait to see the finished piece. ..and put me down for one of those books.

SmileWavy

Doug&Julie 08-28-2006 03:48 AM

Hey, can you start a "project Killer Boxster thread" on the Boxster board? Might be fun to follow along as the car makes progress.

Z-man 08-28-2006 08:58 AM

Wayne, when the project is completed - we'd love to have you speak at our monthly PCA meeting - yeah - in New Joisey.

You are planning a national tour of the car, aren't you?!? :eek:

-Z-man.

sammyg2 08-28-2006 10:12 AM

Throw in a little conan o'brian ;)
j/k

jorian 08-28-2006 01:56 PM

Sounds like a future excellence article...

Z-man 08-28-2006 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Wayne at Pelican Parts
You're apparently not familiar with my public speaking skills. Combine Beavis with Ralph Nader.

:)

-Wayne

No worries, Wayne - just bring the car - it will 'speak for itself' :D

It's not fair for all the West Coasters to have all the fun!!
-Z

jkarolyi 09-28-2006 06:05 PM

How did this deal turn out for you, Wayne? Was the Boxster straight and the 997 engine tip top? Please keep us updated on this project...

mikester 09-28-2006 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Wayne at Pelican Parts
You're apparently not familiar with my public speaking skills. Combine Beavis with Ralph Nader.

:)

-Wayne

You mean Ross Perot without the money right?

jkarolyi 09-30-2006 08:20 PM

Thanks Wayne...looking forward to hearing about the progress on this project. First dibs on buying it when you're done! :)


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