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Sorry to hear about your misfortune.
As far as swapping a 997 motor into a 987 goes, we do not recommend it. One reason we don't recommend it is because, while the engines are very similar, the are minor differences that can be expensive differences to fix. Also it is not just the motor, it's the harness and tuning. The harness from the 997 engine will not directly swap, so there is a lot of custom wiring to be done. In the end these swaps often cost 2-3 times more than the buyer originally thought. 997 engines also cost quite a bit more than a 987 engine.
As a general rule, we like to leave the car with the motor it started life with. 986 motor in a 986...997 motor in a 997. These vehicles were designed to work best with the motor they came with. If more power is something you are interested in, there are plenty of more cost effective options rather than an engine swap. You can do the small things like plenum or exhaust or ECU tune. Or if serious power is what you're looking for, we do produce a Turbo kit for the Boxster that should provide more than enough power, about +400BHP out of a BoxsterS.
Good luck with you repair!
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