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boxster drivetrain ina 1985 targa?
Is it possible?
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12-18-2003, 09:22 AM
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Why would you want to?? You'd have to convert your car to a mid engined spec which would probably involve putting the motor into the back seat, and also fabricating a rear frame to put the new custom fabbed suspension.
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watercooled. Ugh.
rjp
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12-18-2003, 09:56 AM
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Troll
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12-18-2003, 09:58 AM
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4 bolts and your there. No problem. Just remember to mount the transaxle upsidedown.
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Ok, As you can tell I am basically clueless about what motor fits what transaxle with what years etc. But I am looking at getting a rolling project 911 moving most inexpensively $(3000-4000) the car has no motor or tranny. Any suggestions would be helpful. BTW I'm not a troll even though my girlfriend might occasionally say so
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12-18-2003, 12:44 PM
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I retract the troll statement. No way is a boxster engine going to fit in your car without major $$$$$$. I'm talking at least 5-10K not counting the engine. Your best and cheapest bet is a 3.2 engine and 915 tranny. If you keep your eyes open and scout around you can get a decent 3.2 for around $5000 and a 915 tranny for less than $2000. No cheap out on a 911.
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12-18-2003, 12:47 PM
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It's going to be really hard to get a 911 w/o an engine or tranny on the road for $3-4k. It can be done, but you will need some very generous help. Where are you located?
EDIT: Kurt beat me to it!
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911 w/o engine and tranny for 3-4 k is possible
just wait long enough till the floor pans are rusted and do the Flintstone 
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Think about water...radiators...plumbing....venting exit air....
you're talking *modifications*..... How much more is a 3.0 liter air cooled motor compared to a 2.5L Boxster? ---Wil Ferch
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Boxer engine, 6 gears, big wing: it's a GT3!
1981 ?! A Red one... 3.0
Balla special
P car
OK, a girl that identifies as a car. Good enough?
Porsche Z06
P truck orsche
1981 Porsche 911SC Targa 3.6
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