Modified Boxster S..... why?

Think you answered your own question Ade.

I'm sure you can drop 911 lumps in these...

 

There is a guy on 911uk.com with a Boxster and 996TT engine dropped in.

 

There are lots of different options, drove a 420bhp turbo'd boxster once. Very quick, very lethal.

At the time (2 years ago), that car was going for 30k - a lot less than a 993/996

 

RUF introduced the 3400S back in 2001, and as Andy says, they slotted in a 996 engine, albeit the 3.4. zero to sixty in about 5 second IIRC and top speed north of 170. I think it had twin rear exhausts at a time when the Boxster had a single oval one, but may be wrong on that.

The Boxster S in stnadard form is a fine car - the chassis fees like it could definitely handle up to 300 bhp with no problems.

 

it's in French Polynesia...apparently

I'd imagine it's because they prefer the boxster's mid engined handling

 

Why, for sheer fun! I have one, with 996 engine and brakes, headers, intake, chip and hi flo cats. It is a 97 model, as they were the lightest, weighs about 2750, has gt3 seats and is one of the most fun cars I have ever driven. It is extremely fast in the corners and will literally run circles around my euro 360 on a tight track. I can take obscene speeds very deep into the tightest of corners and yet the car is simple, reliable and I don't have to worry about when parked or left alone. And yes, I can run with your on the straights and I will drive your brakes off in the corners until you let me by!!!
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Some prefer mid-engine boxster chassis over rear-ended 911, so why not?

 

First year (1997) miled out or RMS damaged and unrepaired Boxster's are cheap in the US......salvaged 996 engines are also cheap.....2 + 2 = killer performance as evidenced by John's post.

 

I came accross this one a couple of years back when looking for a car:

1999 PORSCHE BOXSTER TURBO
1999, V reg. 22000 miles, Twin Turbo 430BHP Boxster 3.4S, Xenon, Sat-Nav, Turbo Timer, Wind Diffuser, Climate, Boost Gauge, 18 Turbo Wheels, 285/30 rear, Clear lights all round, Uprated Suspension, LHD, FSH, Stunning, Huge Spec. £25,750 . ono

It was done by TTP in germany, didint get to drive it but i'd love to have had a drive

 

How about this one?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6015&item=4554799324&rd=1

 

Having tried a Boxster S (987) and a 911 (997) recently, I know exactly why he went for the modified Boxter! It is one of the most stable cars I've ever driven, and in terms of cash, smiles per pound can't come much cheaper these days (unless you live near Kings Cross).

 

Ade perhaps the old 355 is running out of puff and the young porker is seeing the old nag off . i thouht only hair dressers drove boxsters do you do a mean short back and sides ade ? only kidding

 

At least it makes you laugh !

Rick

 

The adjective "light" should not be used on anything over 2000lbs.

 

i've stopped buying 911's [until the 997 gt3 that is]. my box s with PASM and sport handles very very well, perhaps not quite as good the the CS in the bumps on curvy mtn roads... but better than gt2 and 3's stock.

P has decided to go mid engine and not a moment too soon. all we need is a $130K box s with a gt2 engine!!!

 

I think I'd settle for a gt3 engine! The go fast components on my car are TTP as well.
TATA, back to the salon......

 

I wanted to supercharge my Boxster S but compression too high = major work. Best to get regular Boxster for approx $30k and add bolt on supercharger + exhaust + brake upgrade. For under $50K would still be good value and certainly awesome fun.

 

For real fun in a Porsche you need one of these

http://www.ruf-automobile.de/english/aktuell/usedcars/car3.htm

It looks kind of familiar for some reason.......................... 425bhp, classic 964 shape and can outrun pretty much anything in the wet! and you can also fit a cement mixer in the back (with the roof down)