Porsche Boxster Engine ?

lancelot link · #1 19th July 2012, 19:46

Bit off topic but in my constant craving to produce Sammio's that are different or innovative ...I tend to look at alternative donors etc.
The Porsche Boxster has always struck me as a modern day 550 ....quite pretty cars and getting cheaper.
So , when Mike showed me this listing local to us and being listed by someone who visits our workshop quite regularly ( don't ask !! ) , It got the old creative juices flowing !!

Now before I ask the seller what he would take as a sensible 'buy it now' option , can anyone who might be a bit mechanically minded please tell me , if it looks ok ?
Not going to hold anyone responsible , just your views might be of interest ....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1109197808...84.m1431.l2649

THANK YOU

Mister Towed · #2 19th July 2012, 19:52

Hmm, is it the 2.5, 2.7 or 3.2 litre? Could make all the difference.

Funnily enough, one of the cars on my list for when I win the lottery was in Volksworld about a year ago, and it was a Boxster S chassis with a 1302S beetle body bonded on. Proper Q car imho.

Psycho pops · #3 19th July 2012, 20:09

I take it you will collect as postage is a bit steep!

WorldClassAccident · #4 19th July 2012, 21:10

2.5 stronger than 2.7 but seemed a bit weedy
3.2 stronger than 3.4 and seemed fine

Something to do with the cylinder wall coatings. Loads on various Porsche forums. Not much you can do about it when it does go and not much way of telling if it is going to go. I looked into buying a Boxster before becoming an employment statistic and nearly bought a 3.2.

Mister Towed · #5 19th July 2012, 21:13

You can see why Porsches are so reliable - everything on that engine looks massively over engineered.

davecymru · #6 20th July 2012, 06:38

i think i need another coffee before i re-read this thread!

lancelot link · #7 20th July 2012, 06:49

I have dived in and put a bid on it !!!!

Going to contact Porsche U.K. now and see if they can identify the engine , as it looks a little modified to me ...really hoping I might have stumbled over a rare piece of exotica here !

Will keep you guys posted !

Mister Towed · #8 20th July 2012, 07:53

Speak to these guys about a bespoke adaptor plate -

http://www.tsrengineconversions.co.uk/

They can do them in alloy, magnesium and marine ply.

GazDavies · #9 20th July 2012, 10:11

It seems the attempts at humour were missed on the questions.

lancelot link · #10 20th July 2012, 11:19

FUNNIEST THING ON THE LISTING IS THE FIFTY QUID ECONOMY DELIVERY CHARGE !

This guy has been turning up at the workshop fairly regular recently ....he's rented a workshop near us to do Boxster repairs , paid 6 months in advance , then found out the unit has no electric connected ! Add to that the total lack of any tools or knowledge and its a non-happening ! He has registered his business name though ...Porsche Boxster , Poole . Theres a legal issue right there for starters !

Mike has 'befriended ' him and showed me this listing ! Mike also tells me that he has completely run out of money , hence reluctantly selling the coffee table that was destined to go in his workshop/office area.

Another friend of ours went there to look at the unit and tells me he has tables set up ready for the cheese and wine open evening !!!

You couldn't make it up !!

AndyP57 · #11 20th July 2012, 11:24

Did you see his 'other listings' include this item at a 'buy it now' of £800.00!

GazDavies · #12 20th July 2012, 13:45

Well he has over valued it by some way I feel. He even turned down my offer to swap it for a spare TV remote and a Forrest Gump DVD!

Mister Towed · #13 20th July 2012, 14:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyP57

Did you see his 'other listings' include this item at a 'buy it now' of £800.00!

Ahh yes, but the delivery on the buy it now price is only £20, saving you thirty quid. Bargain.

On a serious note, it's not exactly a top quality job he's done on the 'coffee table' now is it. And that wouldn't inspire my confidence in his ability to repair poorly Porsches in Poole now would it. But you've got to admire his ambition now, haven't you...

garyh · #14 20th July 2012, 14:45

I thought the door locks were made to a high standard!

Mister Towed · #15 20th July 2012, 16:03

You could always transplant the box wood boxster engine into this as half the work's already done -

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TRIUMPH-HE...item1c29510d78

Mister Towed · #16 20th July 2012, 17:46

Another donor here with most of the hard work done already. The listing even says it has a Type R five speed box (?)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/triumph-vi...item3a777322ec

Tribute Automotive · #17 20th July 2012, 20:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by lancelot link

I have dived in and put a bid on it !!!!

Going to contact Porsche U.K. now and see if they can identify the engine , as it looks a little modified to me ...really hoping I might have stumbled over a rare piece of exotica here !

Will keep you guys posted !

It's your lucky day Gary. It just so happens that I have a gearbox and prop that will bolt straight on to the engine for a RWD conversion. As you can see I have the clutch too, but you will need to purchase a new trust bearing, I think a Jammy Dodger (not toffee) will fit.

Mister Towed · #18 20th July 2012, 20:58

£800 buy it now by any chance?

Tribute Automotive · #19 20th July 2012, 21:03

Thanks for the offer but these RWD conversion set-ups are "hot" right now. I will see how other offers "pan out". etc etc etc

davecymru · #20 20th July 2012, 22:44

Why do I suspect that I'm not the only one to have had a long week?