[jarrodblake]

Originally Posted by Trackrash

I agree, mid engine, 2wd is the way to go. Porsche did it a few times (GT-1) but couldn't get any real interest in it.

I see some issues using the Boxter setup. Primarily dealing with the electronics, engine management, and gauges. I wouldn't worry about the IMS bearing, if you did one of the updates.

I plan on using the stock harness and computer from the car so it should not be a problem.

Originally Posted by jpnovak

My thoughts...

Boxster engine and transmission. Stand alone EMS or have fun figuring out all the factory wiring. So much system integration that you might be better just starting from scratch. Won't be cheap either way.

Modify the tub with a tube structure to support the entire Boxster drivetrain, rear suspension and sub assemblies. Consider the same up front.

I did a similar project putting a Subaru TT drivetrain in a 914. It was so much fun. I am sorry I sold it now.

I would love to go TT but like you said I would have to use a Stand alone EMS.

Originally Posted by 911pcars

If budget and bang-for-buck is a consideration, I vote for a twin turbo'ed flat six Subaru engine or a 4-cyl. STI. Not new territory in mid-engine conversions.

Engines are plentiful, relatively light, low cost and seem to be fairly strong. After experimenting with boost pressures, you will appreciated the low cost.

Subaru mid engine swap?
subaru mid engine conversion kit - Subaru Impreza GC8 & RS Forum & Community: RS25.com

It is one of my consideration of using a subaru engine however I will only do so if I go AWD.

Originally Posted by scootermcrad

Since you scored the Boxter and have a usable drivetrain, my gut would be to go with what you got and do the previously mentioned electrical mods to regain control of everything. Could even entertain the idea of going with an aftermarket EFI setup and run a MegaSquirt, or something to that effect.

I'm always going to recommend to keep it all P-car, but that's for my own selfish, Porsche enthusiast reasons.

With the tub you're starting with, this is the ideal opportunity to also reiterate my original suggestion of doing a tubular chassis to replace the compromised structure you're working with on this car.

I dig the ideas being thrown around here. Curious to see what direction you end up going.

It would be the easiest if I just went mid engine reusing all the electrical and most of the chassis. it would keep it a porsche, but i'm still worried about the engine.

Originally Posted by targa44

Can you wed the Boxster multi-link rear suspension and still keep it air cooled? Since you're being ambitious (I'm intrigued by your ideas), what would it take to flip the eng/trans after the multi-link was in? - should give you lots of room? Doesn't look like you can use the right front Boxster suspension? - but, 996 and 986 were the same I think.


thanks,

I have all ready ordered new front suspension components. I do not have the 911 engine, But that would be a cool idea. I would have to use a different trans, from what I have read its not as simple to swap the ring gear and revers the trans.

Originally Posted by Flieger

The Boxster is not a multilink. It uses the same strut suspension front and rear, flipped around one of the cost-cutting, parts-sharing things that brought Porsche from the brink of bankruptcy into the modern profitable, Toyota style company it is today.

996, 997, and 991 use multilink rears, strut fronts.

+1 that said I wish it was But I don't think there is room for it.





With that if I stay mid engine. It looks like I will have to cut out 5 inches of the chassis. As the wheel base of the boxster is longer than the 911.

This is what I plan on doing to the boxster except I will be removing 5 inches. This is also why I'm am still considering going AWD as no matter what I will have to cut the chassis in two.





Here is a link of what I plan on doing. except they used a bug.

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