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08-31-2010, 04:03 AM | #1 |
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EJ255 into a Porsche Boxster
So this is the first step. Engine is bolted to the 6 speed transaxle via custom adapter plate. Next is fabricating motor mounts and other operating systems.
The donor car is a 2000 Boxster S that I purchased with a blown motor. The plan is to build this car to compete in NASA's TTS and ST2 classes, with the primary goal of testing the conversions for reliability prior to offering them to the general public. The goal is for the car to weigh no more than 2300lbs wet without driver, and have a power-to-weight ratio of no less than 8.7:1 in order to fit into the designated classes.
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08-31-2010, 04:05 AM | #2 |
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The body will have flared quarter panels and fenders to accomidate 315mm tires out back, and 275mm tires in front...
Rear fender flares are also bonded on... New body work in front too... |
08-31-2010, 04:07 AM | #3 |
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Test fit the engine today to see how it fits. It's almost like it was meant to be. It almost looks like the turbo might be able to fit in the stock location on the engine, although that's not what I will be doing on this car. There is almost 6 inches between the crank pulley and the engine bulkhead which is WAY more than the stock M96 engine.
Next is motor mount fabrication. |
08-31-2010, 04:08 AM | #4 |
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Prototype motor mount/cradle is finished. It mounts using factory hardware locations, and requires no chassis modification or welding. The bottom of the cradle also acts as a skid plate of sorts since the oil pan sits about a half inch lower than the stock oil pan.
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08-31-2010, 04:10 AM | #5 |
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Turbo and supporting pieces. The turbo is a twin scroll GT3076R
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08-31-2010, 04:29 AM | #6 |
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this looks amazing.. great work with the motor mount.. cant wait for final product! ill be keeping up on this
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08-31-2010, 08:54 AM | #7 |
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bad ass build man, subscribed
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08-31-2010, 09:46 AM | #8 |
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wow
what is your plans for EM? |
08-31-2010, 10:10 AM | #9 |
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08-31-2010, 10:54 AM | #10 |
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Subscribing! Always wondered if anyone did this...
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08-31-2010, 12:42 PM | #11 |
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08-31-2010, 01:26 PM | #12 |
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finally a boxster with a boxer engine :P lol
thats too legit man. cant wait to see the finished product |
08-31-2010, 01:29 PM | #13 |
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*sprut*. Why the choice of a Subaru mill? Cost/aftermarket?
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08-31-2010, 01:32 PM | #14 |
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going to be AWD or just RWD? Sorry if this was answered in another thread?
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08-31-2010, 01:43 PM | #15 |
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08-31-2010, 02:32 PM | #16 |
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When are those adapter plates coming to market? I need one for my 914...
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08-31-2010, 04:27 PM | #17 |
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08-31-2010, 04:27 PM | #18 |
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08-31-2010, 04:37 PM | #19 |
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Dang! Looking great! If you're weighing in at 2300 lbs, your power to weight ratio is going to be closer to 6.5 lbs/hp with that turbo. Very nice!
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08-31-2010, 05:50 PM | #20 |
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You also have to add the weight of the driver (about 200lbs)... but yes, the turbo will be capable of more than I will be using at first unless I decide to go up to the next class.
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08-31-2010, 06:13 PM | #21 |
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Awesome project, and the best part is it'll piss off Porsche snobs.
So what all do you plan to include in the kit? |
08-31-2010, 06:38 PM | #22 | |
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08-31-2010, 11:24 PM | #23 |
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this project is sweet.. i should have started coming into the "subaru Conversions" area a long time ago
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09-01-2010, 12:41 AM | #24 |
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This thread is very much relevant to my interests.
That adapter plate for the boxter 6-speed... isn't that the transmission some folks have been trying to use in their Subaru/914 swaps? |
09-01-2010, 12:49 AM | #25 |
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This is a sweet project! Nice work on the engine frame/mounts and everything. Makes me want a porsche with no motor so I can do a swap too.
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