Boxster Upgrade Options
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I'm thinking of upgrading the power of my 2.7 Boxster but I'm not sure what the options are.
I spoke with a nice chap at essentialstyling and he told me of an "emisions-legal" replacement exhaust system they're working on with Janspeed which all-in should give around 40 bhp for around £1k. The first question is: is this realistic or am I being told porkies?
Either way, what other options are open to me and what effect would any mods have on resale value?
BTW, the car is just under 2 years old and I expect to keep it for another 18 months or so.
Cheers
Andy
I spoke with a nice chap at essentialstyling and he told me of an "emisions-legal" replacement exhaust system they're working on with Janspeed which all-in should give around 40 bhp for around £1k. The first question is: is this realistic or am I being told porkies?
Either way, what other options are open to me and what effect would any mods have on resale value?
BTW, the car is just under 2 years old and I expect to keep it for another 18 months or so.
Cheers
Andy
40bhp gain with an exhuat change?????
Why do Porsche go to all the trouble of all the modifications which makes the Boxster S if it was as simple as that.
Do a search on tuning Boxsters on this forum,it has been covered many times,,,usual induction changes can expect say 15bhp...any serious tuning involves changing the lump.
Look for proof before spending any money on potentially bogus performance gains.
Why do Porsche go to all the trouble of all the modifications which makes the Boxster S if it was as simple as that.
Do a search on tuning Boxsters on this forum,it has been covered many times,,,usual induction changes can expect say 15bhp...any serious tuning involves changing the lump.
Look for proof before spending any money on potentially bogus performance gains.
even spending over £4k modifying the 2.7 lump you won't get you a 40bhp gain. The explanation was that Porsche deliberately restrict the Boxster as the 3.2S would be "at least" as quick as the 3.4 Carrera if it wasn't (as it's lighter) and this isn't a good marketing move given that it's about £18000 cheaper than the 911.
Further, both the 3.2 and the 2.7 benefit from free-flowing exhaust and cat whereas with the 911 it is pretty much as good as it gets (within reason of course).
To be fair, the explanation seems plausible - but is it?
Andy
Further, both the 3.2 and the 2.7 benefit from free-flowing exhaust and cat whereas with the 911 it is pretty much as good as it gets (within reason of course).
To be fair, the explanation seems plausible - but is it?
Andy
arwebs said: The explanation was that Porsche deliberately restrict the Boxster as the 3.2S would be "at least" as quick as the 3.4 Carrera if it wasn't (as it's lighter) and this isn't a good marketing move given that it's about £18000 cheaper than the 911.
Further, both the 3.2 and the 2.7 benefit from free-flowing exhaust and cat whereas with the 911 it is pretty much as good as it gets (within reason of course).
To be fair, the explanation seems plausible - but is it?
Andy
Well the point about the box having less power than the 996 is a fair point, i mean if Porsche sold a £40K box that offered noticably better performance than a £65K 996 C2, not many other than 911 diehards or those needing 4 seats would want to spend the extra cash.
There are only small gains from exhaust mods on either 996 or Box anyway, which is why Box owners after big power go the forced induction route or plonk in a 996 3.4/3.6/GT3 engine.
As far as I know, without going forced induction you can probably squeeze another 20-25bhp from a new exhaust, headers (manifolds), remapped ignition and air filter.
Have a look at TechArts website, should give you a few ideas on what bang you might get for your buck. Alternatively, have a look at http:forum.boxa.net in the tuning section. That will give you some ideas.
But, the song remains the same. If you want sigificantly more power, chop in your 2.7 (fine as it may be) for an S.
If money is no object, Mr Ruf would be only too happy to remove the 2.7 and replace it with a 996 3.6 lump, which will give you 320 odd bhp. Start saving!
Cheers,
Greg
Have a look at TechArts website, should give you a few ideas on what bang you might get for your buck. Alternatively, have a look at http:forum.boxa.net in the tuning section. That will give you some ideas.
But, the song remains the same. If you want sigificantly more power, chop in your 2.7 (fine as it may be) for an S.
If money is no object, Mr Ruf would be only too happy to remove the 2.7 and replace it with a 996 3.6 lump, which will give you 320 odd bhp. Start saving!
Cheers,
Greg
Anyone who thinks an exhaust change will give 40bhp is living with the fairies, the best we have ever seen is 15bhp from a well designed set of headers and a free flow silencer.
We tested a Janspeed auspuff on a 2.5 Boxster. Sum gain nil. We took it off again and gave it back to the owner.
A Cargraphic one, with 100 cell cats made 12bhp peak and 21bhp in the mid range, fitted price with air filter around £1500.
We tested a Janspeed auspuff on a 2.5 Boxster. Sum gain nil. We took it off again and gave it back to the owner.
A Cargraphic one, with 100 cell cats made 12bhp peak and 21bhp in the mid range, fitted price with air filter around £1500.
I've just come back from picking my new 996 up from the factory and was chatting to the guy who handed over my car. His girlfriend works in the Boxster development dept (or something like that) and he claims that the standard GT2 engine fits in the Boxster, they have done it and the car is good for 450bhp +. They won't do this as it would upset people like me who have just parted with over 70k!........that's what I call an upgrade!
Well I think that's agreed then 
Eventually I'd like to get an S but I can't quite stretch to it yet. Perhaps next year...
BTW, does anyone know whether there will be a performance upgrade on MY2005 Boxsters? I'd be gutted to get an S only to find that if I'd waited there would be one with 280bhp.
Cheers
Andy
Eventually I'd like to get an S but I can't quite stretch to it yet. Perhaps next year...
BTW, does anyone know whether there will be a performance upgrade on MY2005 Boxsters? I'd be gutted to get an S only to find that if I'd waited there would be one with 280bhp.
Cheers
Andy
mogul said: I've just come back from picking my new 996 up from the factory and was chatting to the guy who handed over my car. His girlfriend works in the Boxster development dept (or something like that) and he claims that the standard GT2 engine fits in the Boxster, they have done it and the car is good for 450bhp +. They won't do this as it would upset people like me who have just parted with over 70k!........that's what I call an upgrade!
Wahoo! Hmmmmn. So two years from now when the warranty runs out....
>> Edited by Don on Monday 16th June 16:22
I have researched this topic many times, I own a 2.5 Boxster.Forget upgrading the 2.5 or 2.7 engine.
Transplant a 3.4 or 3.6 engine. Ruf does a wonderfull job at it, including gearbox, suspension and not to forget the brakes, count on +40.000 euro's.
Iguana, do you know who transplants the GT3 engines into the Boxster? do you know anybody who's driven one. What did they do to the suspension and brakes?
Anyway it's a great car, if yo upgrade the cash to 911 cashlevel you'll get a super hot boxster.
(And guess what I am saving my money for??)
Transplant a 3.4 or 3.6 engine. Ruf does a wonderfull job at it, including gearbox, suspension and not to forget the brakes, count on +40.000 euro's.
Iguana, do you know who transplants the GT3 engines into the Boxster? do you know anybody who's driven one. What did they do to the suspension and brakes?
Anyway it's a great car, if yo upgrade the cash to 911 cashlevel you'll get a super hot boxster.
(And guess what I am saving my money for??)
vandereydt said:
Iguana, do you know who transplants the GT3 engines into the Boxster? do you know anybody who's driven one. What did they do to the suspension and brakes?
Hi, yes if you want to drop me an e-mail I can give you the details.
That nice Dr Alex should be doing a feature on a GT3 engined Boxster for PH soon too
hi, I have a boxster 2.5 and i do find it very quick. I havent a clue what brake horse power it is but it seems to be pretty good on take off and at high speeds. I have had 141 but wouldnt dare go any faster as that was too fast for me. Plus with the police hiding speed traps behind signs it makes opening your car up hard to do. Anyways you guys seem to know alot about boxsters. I have been thinking about getting an induction kit from essestialstyling also a K&N filter from ebay for my 2.5 boxster. Also they guy at essensial styling who is a nice guy told me this:
Hi David sounds great - your car is quick with that sort of power i would think yours has a
chip and induction/exhaust mods as that gives ahuge amount of power to the
Boxster which was de-tuned by Porsche so it didnt out perform the 996 on its
launch
Have porsche done this? what idiots!
My boxster is quick but i dont know what if anything has been added to it.
I know the best thing to do is drop a 996 engine engine into my boxster but i dont really wanna go down them lines. I have just added the 996 gt2 front bumper and it looks really good with those new clear headlights.
If anyone has any ideas to help me email me as soon as you can. I have thought about getting a carrera but i love the boxsters 2 seats. I have also thought about changing to a 3.5 box but for i have spent too much on my 2.5 and it looks great
Hi David sounds great - your car is quick with that sort of power i would think yours has a
chip and induction/exhaust mods as that gives ahuge amount of power to the
Boxster which was de-tuned by Porsche so it didnt out perform the 996 on its
launch
Have porsche done this? what idiots!
My boxster is quick but i dont know what if anything has been added to it.
I know the best thing to do is drop a 996 engine engine into my boxster but i dont really wanna go down them lines. I have just added the 996 gt2 front bumper and it looks really good with those new clear headlights.
If anyone has any ideas to help me email me as soon as you can. I have thought about getting a carrera but i love the boxsters 2 seats. I have also thought about changing to a 3.5 box but for i have spent too much on my 2.5 and it looks great
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