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HOW TO DO AN ADVANCED SEARCH.

Mon Jul 08, 2013 2:56 pm by Admin


For the benefit of 944Hybrids users there are two search functions available for you to use.
The purpose of this sticky is to explain the "Advanced Search" function because it is much more powerful and is the best choice when researching information.

When you log on to the site a list of options is shown in a line at the top of the page. One option is labelled "Search", use this option (NOT the search box lower down on the right).

After you click on the upper search option, a drop down box appears. At the bottom of this box is a radio button marked "Advanced …

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Post  Admin Sun Aug 09, 2009 8:09 pm

What other engine would be worth while putting in place of the stock motor? Like a turbo or super charged V6. I have done a lot of research on the LS1 and everyone seems to think it is to long for the car. What do you think?

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Post  xschop Mon Aug 10, 2009 7:54 am

VQ35. I was getting close to putting one in before I found the 5.3l deal.

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Post  Admin Mon Aug 10, 2009 9:00 am

That guy does really nice work, I just wonder what the cost would be and the benefits would be. Nissan's are expensive to work on. My wife drives one!

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Post  Dawgz83948 Mon Aug 10, 2009 9:05 am

Admin wrote:That guy does really nice work, I just wonder what the cost would be and the benefits would be. Nissan's are expensive to work on. My wife drives one!

The VQ35 is a s***ty motor. Friend of mine has had to do 2 timing chain tensioners twice. It seem to always be the one tensioning the 2 cams together. It's a nightmare of a job. You might as well put the 2.5l motor into the boxster. If any swap, Subaru WRX STI.
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Post  evil Thu Aug 27, 2009 7:34 pm

Some people have said in posts that you can get a boxster for less than $4k with a bad motor... and apparently there are quite a few issues with the original motors. I would defiantly like to see one that cheap local.

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Post  Tetzuoe Fri Aug 28, 2009 6:44 am

you could do a VR6, I know there is a fellow doing one of those conversions and it looks pretty fun, there are lots of resources for slapping a GIGANTIC turbo or a MODERATELY SIZED (emphasis fail) super charger on those, you can get into all kinds of fun stuff like water air inter coolers and ITBs. Tuning can be achieved cheaply as well
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Post  Marky522 Sun Nov 01, 2009 6:19 pm

There arent a lot of problems with those motors, the early ones had sleeve issues that was apparent in the first 20k and Porsche would pony up and replace the engine, even out of warranty. Only other consistant failure i have seen is the intermediate shaft busting but Porsche is still helping out the owners if they mainatained the vehicle. It would be a pretty cool setup, the new 987 with the DFI have a ton of power, but with Torque and a lighter early 986 car... ohhhh baby that would be a rocket.

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Post  stu wright Sat Dec 05, 2009 3:05 pm

gm ecotec 4 cylinder turbo would be a neat conversion for the boxster
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Post  Arthropraxis Wed Dec 23, 2009 2:07 pm

Has anyone done a Honda S2000. There should be plenty of room left over for a turbo. I have seen them coming down in price recently.
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Post  d914 Fri Dec 09, 2011 8:09 am

Subaru turbo 300hp.. we followed a build thread at 914 world.. The guy build a race car..

I'll post the link when I'm past my newbie status.


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Post  944-LT1 Fri Dec 09, 2011 2:59 pm

[quote="Dawgz83948"]
Admin wrote: If any swap, Subaru WRX STI.

Definitely agree with this!

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Post  the951racer Sat Sep 15, 2012 9:32 am

Wish there was a lot more with the second video. No info on it at all....

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Post  xschop Sat Sep 15, 2012 4:10 pm

The 944UZ has come to fruition.
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Post  the951racer Tue Sep 18, 2012 1:27 pm

xschop wrote:The 944UZ has come to fruition.

Do explain sir Very Happy

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Post  LEEEZARD7 Mon Oct 08, 2012 12:55 pm

i have heard renegade is doing or has done? a ls swap into a boxster. dont know for sure, just hearsay.

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Post  Homeboy981 Sat Sep 07, 2013 9:12 am

I am a noob here to this Forum (first post) BUT just had my 02 Boxster S engine fail from IMS problems. Wanted to look for MORE POWER. Don't care where it comes from….LSx, Subie, Honda, etc. - just love the handling of my car. With more ponies it would be a dream!

HELP! I have a giant paperweight now.
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Post  marc a Sat Sep 07, 2013 2:45 pm

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Look under the Boxster S link.

I would do this in a heardbeat.


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Post  Homeboy981 Sat Sep 07, 2013 3:20 pm

marc a wrote: RH site (not allowed to post as I'm a newbie)

Look under the Boxster S link.
Right...but this Forum has been doing it for quite a while…and better it seems. Just looking for options. I know about them….looks good on paper (or video) but I hear the application is a little less than expected.

You guys have been stuffing HUGE engines in TINY engine bays for some time. Have been gleaning info for a while. I KNOW there are more people that have done this than RH, the Audi V-8 guy, and the Subie guy (although he is about the release a "kit" - that will save a 100 lbs. and thousands of RH's asking price). Laughing 

Keep up the good work….nice Forum!
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Post  Admin Sat Sep 07, 2013 7:16 pm

Patients my friend, Plate is ordered Cool 
I need to sell the 2.7 to help finance the project.......... I received more pictures yesterday and it looks like it's a piece of cake, also remember some things are best left unsaid for the time being.

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Post  Homeboy981 Sun Sep 08, 2013 7:31 am

Forward some pics of that 2.7 and let me get it sold for you!

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Post  Lemming Tue Oct 15, 2013 3:11 pm

I'm looking for a new daily driver and have been thinking about either a boxster S or Cayman S conversion. Probably would not get started till spring, so am in the beginning stages of my homework.
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Post  acorad Wed Oct 16, 2013 12:40 pm

Lemming wrote:I'm looking for a new daily driver and have been thinking about either a boxster S or Cayman S conversion.  Probably would not get started till spring, so am in the beginning stages of my homework.
A Cayman S conversion would really get my blood flowing.

I've spent some time googling around, but I haven't come up with much evidence of anyone completing one yet. Have you?
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Post  Lemming Wed Oct 16, 2013 2:36 pm

A couple of months ago I was at Barber Motorsports instructing. I had someone run up to me in the pits and say "wow, that hybrid is fast, who did it?" Of course it was Scott from Renegade and we had a very good talk about hybrids. He said his boxster kit works fine for the cayman but suggested doing the boxster s instead. Biggest reasons was the cost of buying the shell and the fact that it would be lighter than the cayman (using his fiberglass boxster top).

I have an additional cost if I go this route, I'll have to sell my scissors lift and get a two post lift What a Face 

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