Holy smokes, that thing was downright scary! And now I've got the bug.. 996 engine, lightened flywheel, race cats, and the stock 5-speed from the Boxster. THIS is how the car should have come from the factory!

I can't justify dumping another 12K into a car that's probably only worth as much, but if something were to happen to my 2.5L, I'd do the swap without a seconds hesitation!

 

That'd be sweet!

 

It shouldn't cost $12k.

The 99' 996 non e-gas 3.4L engine should go for $5-8k. Labor should only be $1.5-2.5k,anything more is just time the shop is charging you for them to learn. The engines are essentially the same and reinstalling is almost the same. Instant-G sells a kit that makes swapping out a couple of parts on the engines a piece of cake,it's only $200.

If your insterested in a D.I.Y. let me know I have a PDF from Todd on how to install a 3.4L on a 2.5L.

 

blinkwatt, can you send me the PDF. I am itching for a project car this winter and this might fit the bill. Boxters are pretty cheap around here, especially if i can find one with a blown engine.

 

Mine is a bit of fun with a little more power. 285 WHP is a good start for a project. Mine could use a set of coilovers, Camber plates and track bars then it would be a real beast on the track.

 

I'm not a do-it-yourself'er, so I'd pay the shop the $2K or so for the install. There are quite a few shops here that have done a few swaps, so hopefully they've got it down cold at this point. Can you install an 02 3.4L with the 320HP on a non e-gas car? The 99s only had 296HP or something.

I wouldn't mind the S/C, but the swap is going to give me a ton more power than a SC'd 2.5L.

 

Shot me an email and I'll send it to you

gl-g100rcd@sbcglobal.net

Title it along the lines of Boxster or something so I can find it easily.

 

recently sold my 3.4 with race cats, chip, headers etc. Awesome ride and one of the most fun cars out there. I am thinking about a 3.8 conversion as the tq would be all the car needs for my fun.
I really doubt you could find a shop that would undertake the job for $2k. If anyone does, post up the info as that would be one hell of a deal!!

 

InstantG's Home Page

They do honest work. I was quoted $1.5-2k,too bad they are on the other side of the country.

 

And you get the old engine back. Not sure if that is for the 987 series though.

 

OMG, these guys are only like an hour away from me too! Crap, what have I gotten myself into now..

 

To be honest,if were looking to dump $1-2k into your car performance wise I'd just drop on the 3.4L non e-gas.

It's OEM,you know what your getting into & unlike most aftermarket parts,this will give it more value when you sell it.

Good Luck.

 

Devin, who is FL?

 

I am guessing Farnbacher Loles.

 

Grasshopper,
Just do it! You'll never get that $hit-eatin' grin off your face!

My $.02

Dave