How much $$ do you figure to have the swap completed?

I'm getting lightheaded just thinking about the "relationship" of those two.:D

Photo essay, perhaps?

Sure you don't want to buy a stock motor for it and turn it into a spec racer? ;)

Toy? Or research for the next book?

Either way, I hate you.

Just kidding.

I was actually watching that engine. Congrats, looks like a nice combo.

Have fun man!

OH YEAH!
Now it's time to buy all the chasis stiffening thingies you can find/make

That is a great deal on the 997 engine...considering the local dealer here sells remanufactured 996 3.4's for $6500...but those don't come with all the ancillaries..

The MAACO paint job doesn't look bad, either.

What a killer car this will be.

That looks like fun when it's done, and a headache doing it.

Both were a great deal! Can you even buy a 80K mile 3.2L Carrera motor for that?

E

:eek:

Wayne,
Just be sure to document the entire process for your next book. Good luck, you're going to have fun!!

So...jealous...

Although the Boxster is listed as having a 4 cyl.

But where will you get all of the parts to get that to work, Wayne? :rolleyes:

Wow. You did good. My wife wants a Boxster in that exact color. With that engine, you're in for lotsa fun.

You're going to love it! That puppy is going to sing! I think the swap is fairly straight forward.

I get it now...

Thanks Wayne--just in time for my birthday!

Write the book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OMFG, yer killin me.

Every since I got my Boxster I have had these evil urges. A little devil appears on my shoulder and whispers, "engine swap. your wife will never know....... "

:D

And my little devil keeps saying "wife swap, your engine will never know......."

Yes, please do - write the Rebuild Your 915 Transmission book!

That is effin' A-W-E-S-O-M-E!!!

Now turbo it. :)

Even with 125K miles, that car is a good deal. Gonna' be a heck of a lot of fun.

Nice to see that the $$$ I spent recently are being put to good use - enjoy!

So, that's like for me right?

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

Love ebay.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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




Sounds like a fun projet!

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?

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

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

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?

Re: Look what Wayne bought!
 

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

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

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.

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

Sounds like a future excellence article...

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

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...

You mean Ross Perot without the money right?

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