FVD 3.8L Conversion Into Member's 986 Boxster!
#76
03-05-2007, 03:09 PM
Josh,
Yep, breakin em loose in first and second is very easy. Kinda reminds me of when I test drove the GT2. At that time it scared the $hit out of me, so I opted for the TT w/AWD.
Dawg, mine dyno'd at 360hp at the crank. I'm not sure, but I think it is right about where Josh's car is too with multiplier.
Teuton,
Yep. NA and longevity is why I went this route. I plan to keep the car forever. If you are like Josh, and you are eyeing that Z06 and have a shorter timespan, then maybe a SC is more your speed.
Dave
Yep, breakin em loose in first and second is very easy. Kinda reminds me of when I test drove the GT2. At that time it scared the $hit out of me, so I opted for the TT w/AWD.
Dawg, mine dyno'd at 360hp at the crank. I'm not sure, but I think it is right about where Josh's car is too with multiplier.
Teuton,
Yep. NA and longevity is why I went this route. I plan to keep the car forever. If you are like Josh, and you are eyeing that Z06 and have a shorter timespan, then maybe a SC is more your speed.
Dave
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03-05-2007, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Dave
Josh,
Yep, breakin em loose in first and second is very easy. Kinda reminds me of when I test drove the GT2. At that time it scared the $hit out of me, so I opted for the TT w/AWD.
Dawg, mine dyno'd at 360hp at the crank. I'm not sure, but I think it is right about where Josh's car is too with multiplier.
Teuton,
Yep. NA and longevity is why I went this route. I plan to keep the car forever. If you are like Josh, and you are eyeing that Z06 and have a shorter timespan, then maybe a SC is more your speed.
Dave
Yep, breakin em loose in first and second is very easy. Kinda reminds me of when I test drove the GT2. At that time it scared the $hit out of me, so I opted for the TT w/AWD.
Dawg, mine dyno'd at 360hp at the crank. I'm not sure, but I think it is right about where Josh's car is too with multiplier.
Teuton,
Yep. NA and longevity is why I went this route. I plan to keep the car forever. If you are like Josh, and you are eyeing that Z06 and have a shorter timespan, then maybe a SC is more your speed.
Dave
Is FVD even doing it on the 987's yet? If not, perhaps I can be game for the tester car!! Hint, hint...
#78
03-05-2007, 04:07 PM
Todd,
Not an insult.
Because your car has more up to date electronics in it, it'll be easier than mine. Who knows, they may be looking for a mule to do a 987. ***** is the big man in charge.
Dave
Not an insult.
Because your car has more up to date electronics in it, it'll be easier than mine. Who knows, they may be looking for a mule to do a 987. ***** is the big man in charge.
Dave
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03-05-2007, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Dave
Todd,
Not an insult.
Because your car has more up to date electronics in it, it'll be easier than mine. Who knows, they may be looking for a mule to do a 987. ***** is the big man in charge.
Dave
Not an insult.
Because your car has more up to date electronics in it, it'll be easier than mine. Who knows, they may be looking for a mule to do a 987. ***** is the big man in charge.
Dave
Can kiss my POC class goodbye - better further reduce my records before doing the conversion - see how long they last for KI
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03-05-2007, 04:50 PM
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Well, it looks like they have the 987/S listed on the website for that kit, so perhaps they've done one already...
#81
03-06-2007, 10:16 AM
Todd,
FVD has done a bunch of 987's, much easier than Dave's car!!
See this page where we won a Cayman 3.8L conversion shootout vs Techart and Carsport in Germany (similar conversion to what yours would be!). Also watch the video on the top of the page, pretty cool!
http://www.fvd.us/main.php?s=31&m=4
Here are all the times from that shootout:
Evan
FVD has done a bunch of 987's, much easier than Dave's car!!
See this page where we won a Cayman 3.8L conversion shootout vs Techart and Carsport in Germany (similar conversion to what yours would be!). Also watch the video on the top of the page, pretty cool!
http://www.fvd.us/main.php?s=31&m=4
Here are all the times from that shootout:
Evan
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03-06-2007, 10:42 AM
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#83
03-06-2007, 02:42 PM
Yeah, yeah....I know you guys had fun with my conversion. Doin' a straight swap is simple and boring.
Now doing a swap and having to redo all the electronics in the car....priceless!
Todd,
Good luck. It will be a WORLD of difference.
Dave
Now doing a swap and having to redo all the electronics in the car....priceless!
Todd,
Good luck. It will be a WORLD of difference.
Dave
#84
03-06-2007, 04:37 PM
Originally Posted by teutonictrio
If they are 'much easier', are they also 'much cheaper'?? Evan??
Contact Rhonda at 954-977-7130 ext. 14 if you want more details, she will help you out!
Evan
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03-07-2007, 01:12 AM
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Don't understand...
The 997S (with the 3.8l engine) is 0-60 in the high 3's or super low 4's, but the Boxster conversion, in a lighter car, is only 4.5 seconds?? I don't get it...
The 997S (with the 3.8l engine) is 0-60 in the high 3's or super low 4's, but the Boxster conversion, in a lighter car, is only 4.5 seconds?? I don't get it...
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03-08-2007, 09:43 AM
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Just finished the entire thread.
Great conversion and very brave of you to go that route.
FVD lists the conversion for the 987 at around 26 grand. May be just the thing for me.
Do they keep your old engine?
Great conversion and very brave of you to go that route.
FVD lists the conversion for the 987 at around 26 grand. May be just the thing for me.
Do they keep your old engine?
#89
04-05-2007, 09:11 AM
Hey Dave, Glad to hear your happy with the car, I left FVD before the car returned from Germany. .
PM me with your thoughts. I would have preferred tangling with your car first anyway, and yes the 987 conversions are a breeze by comparison.
Jay Putnam.
PM me with your thoughts. I would have preferred tangling with your car first anyway, and yes the 987 conversions are a breeze by comparison.
Jay Putnam.
#90
04-06-2007, 07:50 PM
Jay,
It is good hearing from you. You did a great job with the car. Hell your whole crew did a great job. Yes. I love it and can't stop driving it. I had thought of putting in one of those fancy stereos with all new speakers, but the engine is the only thing that I want to listen to. Awesome!
Give me a call sometime.
Dave
It is good hearing from you. You did a great job with the car. Hell your whole crew did a great job. Yes. I love it and can't stop driving it. I had thought of putting in one of those fancy stereos with all new speakers, but the engine is the only thing that I want to listen to. Awesome!
Give me a call sometime.
Dave