Thanks again for your timely information! I am strictly a street and highway driver, no track, so I'll keep the same 1999 Boxster brakes. Again, I appreciate your tips.
Question: I have a blown crankshaft(doesn't run) on my 1999 Boxster 2.5liter engine(210hp). Can I replace it with a 3.8liter that has 345hp? If so, what else has to be done to complete this conversion?
@beginnerkeys Yes, the 3.8 will snug in there. I believe the engine cover needs to be bowed slightly to fit the taller intake manifold. You can also convert from electronic throttle to cable throttle, my friend Carlos did that on his Boxster. The ECU needs to be changed also. In the end the 3.8 doesn't know it's in a Boxster with the new ECU and it runs happily.
Thanks for your valuable tips! What about the brakes? Can they stay the same or do I need to upgrade, if I get the 3.8(345hp), will my current braking system do?
lol what can 600 bucks do for me ?? haha i just want to give it that little x-tra push you know. what better to put on the boxster a turbo or supercharger?lol what are the prices of both of them?
Supercharger is about $7k plus install. Turbo isn't available although you could probably install a dry sump twin turbo engine if you can find room and/or make room for the plumbing. But that's going to be a lot more.
i got an 04 boxter my self all stock and i dunno what to put on it that is not that pricy but will help me beat those little rice rockets on the steet any help comments?
My 02 Boxster 2.7 ran a 14.1 @ 98 mph with headers and a sport muffler, my 06 Carrera does 12.6 @ 110 mph with a 3.6 liter and headers and sport muffler. You could stick a 3.6 liter in the Boxster and it'll do even better if you can find the traction.
I also track my boxster thru PCA and PBOC. Its so much fun and the best car for it including the cayman because of mid engine layout. carrera gt has more similarities to the boxster/cayman than a 911. I love my boxster..My daily driver is a bentley continental gt, so I can be a critic of any porsche, I think I have earned it, there is also a carrera gt in my garage
Nice job picking off those Carrera's! Does the Boxster have that much more attack on the corners, or are you that much better than the other drivers? Also, it sounded like you were using 3rd-5th, picking them up in the low 3000rpm's. . .is that optimal for the 2.7 liter? Anyhow, very cool video. Thanks for sharing it.
I did some things to the car, mufflers, headers, intake, chip, 12 lb aluminum flywheel, suspension was 100% stock, oh yeah and 355mm Brembos on the front. It made power everywhere but the quarter mile time was still 14 flat at 98 mph so it wasn't even base model Carrera in terms of acceleration. I was just able to pass them because they tell me I'm a quick driver. It paid to keep that car above 3600 rpm with the 2.7 liter.
The 986 or NO boxster at all! love the sound and the touch of ''sportyness'' to the drive.
gammalnog 9 months ago
TheLion, that so cool !!
Driverclass1 1 year ago
Thanks again for your timely information! I am strictly a street and highway driver, no track, so I'll keep the same 1999 Boxster brakes. Again, I appreciate your tips.
beginnerkeys 1 year ago
Question: I have a blown crankshaft(doesn't run) on my 1999 Boxster 2.5liter engine(210hp). Can I replace it with a 3.8liter that has 345hp? If so, what else has to be done to complete this conversion?
beginnerkeys 1 year ago
@beginnerkeys Yes, the 3.8 will snug in there. I believe the engine cover needs to be bowed slightly to fit the taller intake manifold. You can also convert from electronic throttle to cable throttle, my friend Carlos did that on his Boxster. The ECU needs to be changed also. In the end the 3.8 doesn't know it's in a Boxster with the new ECU and it runs happily.
redcarsarasota 1 year ago
@redcarsarasota
Thanks for your valuable tips! What about the brakes? Can they stay the same or do I need to upgrade, if I get the 3.8(345hp), will my current braking system do?
beginnerkeys 1 year ago
@beginnerkeys For the street you'll be fine. For the track I'd go 355mm Brembos in the front. You'll never have fade.
redcarsarasota 1 year ago
very nice driving!!
ur boxter and my s2000 would make a good race!:)
i get my licence back in march though.
esean931 2 years ago
Good laps.
soffialoren 3 years ago
It's the Stig!!
RsGhost1 3 years ago
why is this in slow motion ?
nfostiras 3 years ago
It doesn't look as fast as it does when you are in the car because the video camera was on wide angle.
redcarsarasota 3 years ago
lol what can 600 bucks do for me ?? haha i just want to give it that little x-tra push you know. what better to put on the boxster a turbo or supercharger?lol what are the prices of both of them?
icezillah 3 years ago
Supercharger is about $7k plus install. Turbo isn't available although you could probably install a dry sump twin turbo engine if you can find room and/or make room for the plumbing. But that's going to be a lot more.
redcarsarasota 3 years ago
i got an 04 boxter my self all stock and i dunno what to put on it that is not that pricy but will help me beat those little rice rockets on the steet any help comments?
icezillah 3 years ago
My 02 Boxster 2.7 ran a 14.1 @ 98 mph with headers and a sport muffler, my 06 Carrera does 12.6 @ 110 mph with a 3.6 liter and headers and sport muffler. You could stick a 3.6 liter in the Boxster and it'll do even better if you can find the traction.
redcarsarasota 3 years ago
lol that wasnt an all stock boxter was it?
icezillah 3 years ago
Headers and sport muffler. Suspension is 100% stock. 2.7 liter engine. It didn't weigh a lot because it didn't have many options on it.
redcarsarasota 3 years ago
It makes me wanna make my '97 an RS track toy.
porschephilia 4 years ago 2
Nit a car buff, but you kept me on the edge of my chair! great video!
musky527 4 years ago 2
I want you to come to texas and show me how to drive my boxster!
ephidapoon 4 years ago
fuck me ur good!
FenderUsa 4 years ago
that car sounds so nice
clax302 5 years ago
Great Job! and only the 2.7 and not the 3.2! Goes to show good driving can take you to the front in a Scoda if you have the skills.
Fellow Boxster driver
Trottski101 5 years ago 2
man you are an exellent driver you smoke everyone very good driving!!
spinaker38 5 years ago 2
Thanks man!
redcarsarasota 5 years ago
excellent driving
ottocar
ottocars 5 years ago
You got to love your boxster. Nice run!
hotrod356 5 years ago
Nicely done.A joy to watch.
Boxster330 5 years ago
Good lines around Sebring, esp. Sunset Bend. 2:45 in traffic, that's great. I only get the high 2:50's in my RX-8.
JustDuck 5 years ago
superb
jonnyoverlord 5 years ago
I also track my boxster thru PCA and PBOC. Its so much fun and the best car for it including the cayman because of mid engine layout. carrera gt has more similarities to the boxster/cayman than a 911. I love my boxster..My daily driver is a bentley continental gt, so I can be a critic of any porsche, I think I have earned it, there is also a carrera gt in my garage
aoseitut73 5 years ago
Thanks!
redcarsarasota 5 years ago
Nice job picking off those Carrera's! Does the Boxster have that much more attack on the corners, or are you that much better than the other drivers? Also, it sounded like you were using 3rd-5th, picking them up in the low 3000rpm's. . .is that optimal for the 2.7 liter? Anyhow, very cool video. Thanks for sharing it.
SteveZissou67 5 years ago
I did some things to the car, mufflers, headers, intake, chip, 12 lb aluminum flywheel, suspension was 100% stock, oh yeah and 355mm Brembos on the front. It made power everywhere but the quarter mile time was still 14 flat at 98 mph so it wasn't even base model Carrera in terms of acceleration. I was just able to pass them because they tell me I'm a quick driver. It paid to keep that car above 3600 rpm with the 2.7 liter.
redcarsarasota 5 years ago
You seemed to have them outclassed...braking later, picking up the throttle sooner, smoother line...nicely done!
SteveZissou67 5 years ago
very cool..what year boxster is that???
sillyman69 5 years ago
It's a 2002 Boxster base model, 2.7 liter. I now have a 2006 911 Carrera but I haven't taken any video with it yet.
redcarsarasota 5 years ago