Boxster transmission adapter plate, Relocated starter Options

[r_towle]

Guys,
In response to another thread about subarus, someone posted a link about a shop in AZ that is making an adapter plate kit to bolt up a boxster transmission to a Subaru motor.

Wondering if he sold a kit, or just did all the work, I reached out to him.

He does in fact sell a kit which requires milling out some of the bell housing, but then you can mount a starter.

Assuming much of the flywheel and clutch would not work, this might be a good place to start for someone who races, wants a more modern transmission, a cable shifter, and would like to remain all Porsche....

Naro...


Link to site for pricing etc.
http://www.boxsterengineconversion.com/par...ith-prices.html

[naro914]

ok, well I was guessing 200 hours...he said about $20,000 is what he should have charged. rates around here at least are 100/hr, so it was a guess. probably much less with the parts cost now that you mention it....but keep in mind, what you do for your own work is MUCH different than what a shop does for someone elses. They need to design, test and make damn sure everything is good on custom work before they let the customer have it or they will be spending months/years fixing little crap that kills their business.

My simplistic view doesn't see it as THAT hard to be honest, unless something major just doesn't line up: cut the bell housing, fabricate (CNC probably)an adapter plate to match up the bolt holes from the trans to the bolt holes on the engine. Fabricate the starter area into it/make sure it's spaced properly. Fabricate a transmission cradle, etc. The biggest issue I see is the hydraulic clutch system.

As Rich noted, the guys that make the adapter kit for the Suby engine/boxster trans - Precision Chassis Works - can provide a kit that might work. Having said that..their adapter kit is $2200, plus the clutch/pp, plus all the stuff to make a hydraulic clutch system, the shifter, cradle, etc. Will the axles fit (I assume the trans is not the same width as a 901), etc. etc etc...

so lets just say 100 hours of labor - still looking at $10k labor PLUS all the parts. I'm not sure I'm up for that...