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			How much $$ do you figure to have the swap completed?
		 
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			I'm getting lightheaded just thinking about the "relationship" of those two.   Photo essay, perhaps? | ||
|  08-23-2006, 04:49 PM | 
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			Sure you don't want to buy a stock motor for it and turn it into a spec racer?     | ||
|  08-23-2006, 04:50 PM | 
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			Toy?  Or research for the next book? Either way, I hate you. 
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			Just kidding.   I was actually watching that engine. Congrats, looks like a nice combo. 
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			Have fun man!
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| I'm with Bill Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scottsville Va 
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			OH YEAH!  Now it's time to buy all the chasis stiffening thingies you can find/make 
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			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. 
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			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 | ||
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			Wayne, Just be sure to document the entire process for your next book. Good luck, you're going to have fun!! 
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|  08-23-2006, 05:39 PM | 
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			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?   
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			Wow.  You did good.  My wife wants a Boxster in that exact color.  With that engine, you're in for lotsa fun.
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|  08-23-2006, 05:43 PM | 
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			You're going to love it! That puppy is going to sing! I think the swap is fairly straight forward.
		 
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|  08-23-2006, 05:53 PM | 
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			I get it now... Thanks Wayne--just in time for my birthday! 
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| Slackerous Maximus Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Columbus, OH 
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			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....... "   
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			And my little devil keeps saying "wife swap, your engine will never know......."
		 
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			Yes, please do - write the Rebuild Your 915 Transmission book!
		 
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			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! 
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			So, that's like for me right?
		 
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