Look what Wayne bought! - Page 2

Porsche-O-Phile · Porsche-O-Phile's Garage

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...

...a V8.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170019673372&ssPageName=MERC_VIC_ReBay_Pr4_PcY_BID_IT&refitem=170018918980&itemcount=4&refwidgetloc=closed_view_item&usedrule1=CategoryProximity&refwidgettype=cross_promot_widget

speeder · speeder's Garage

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

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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 · David's Garage

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."

Sounds like a fun projet!

cashflyer · 08-24-2006, 11:02 AM

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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 · techweenie's Garage

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 · 11:25 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

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.

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 · Z-man's Garage

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?!?

-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 · Z-man's Garage

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'

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!