Looking at Hilly's V8 Lotus has me thinking of a similar conversion for my 99 Porsche Boxster. I have a 5 speed tranny which I believe is also used on Audi's. Intial look from some of the Boxster tuners they think the Audi V8 will fit in the engine bay. I know there is a LS1 conversion in the works, but I really want a German V8 in my car if I do this.
Question has anyone tried to hook up an Audi V8 to either a 5 speed or 6 speed Boxster transmision for a mid engine kit car? In looking at pictures of the Audi V8 it appears that maybe starter is in wrong place?
What do you do for engine managment with the Audi V8? Is this a very difficult task for a competent mechanic?
I'm coming from 914 world where we do engine conversions all the time. Boxster and V8 sounds like a very fun conversion but I'm unsure if this is going to work with Boxster transmission. With 914 we have kits to hook up everything from Subaru motors , to SBC V8's to 6 cyclinder Porsche motors. It would be a blast to have a V8 Boxster! Appreciate any input.
Question has anyone tried to hook up an Audi V8 to either a 5 speed or 6 speed Boxster transmision for a mid engine kit car? In looking at pictures of the Audi V8 it appears that maybe starter is in wrong place?
What do you do for engine managment with the Audi V8? Is this a very difficult task for a competent mechanic?
I'm coming from 914 world where we do engine conversions all the time. Boxster and V8 sounds like a very fun conversion but I'm unsure if this is going to work with Boxster transmission. With 914 we have kits to hook up everything from Subaru motors , to SBC V8's to 6 cyclinder Porsche motors. It would be a blast to have a V8 Boxster! Appreciate any input.
