LS4 to Boxster S Transaxle conversion, Axles |
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LS4 to Boxster S Transaxle conversion, Axles |
timothy_nd28 |
Aug 7 2015, 01:59 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,299 Joined: 25-September 07 From: IN Member No.: 8,154 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I'm getting ready to pull the trigger with Renegade Hybrids for some random parts for my conversion.
The price for the LS engine bar, rear boxster cradle mount, cooling kit are reasonable prices. However, they want 1200 dollars for 2 axles that bolt up to the boxster transmission to 911 hubs (which I don't have either) These 911 hubs are somewhat expensive too! Renegade is putting my order together soon, and will call me with their paypal info. Should I go ahead and use their product for the axles, or is there a cheaper route? Thanks |
1stworks |
Aug 8 2015, 07:45 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 491 Joined: 31-March 13 From: colorado Member No.: 15,718 Region Association: None |
I bought these conversion pieces for axles. They bolt to my 4 bolt stub axles then got to 100 mm cv outboard and 108mm inboard.
Pretty cheep. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1315.photobucket.com-15718-1439041547.1.jpg) Here's where I'm at (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1315.photobucket.com-15718-1439041547.2.jpg) |
timothy_nd28 |
Aug 8 2015, 11:03 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,299 Joined: 25-September 07 From: IN Member No.: 8,154 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Here's where I'm at (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1315.photobucket.com-15718-1439041547.2.jpg) [/quote] Thanks for the advise, this is a great option. The tub I bought came with 914 hubs that were already drilled for 5 lugs. At this point, not really sure which route to go, but I do know that I will scratch off the axle kit from the order list at Renegade. That transmission mount looks pretty cool, is that what I should expect from Renegade, never seen a picture of it. That adapter plate looks pretty thick, was that made from Kennedy Adapters? Kennedy pretty much told me to screw off once they knew I was trying to mate a LS4 to a Boxster 6 speed. The LS4 has no provisions for a starter, same holds true for the Boxster transaxle. After some intense searching, I found a company that has mated these two before and only charges 1500 for the adapter plate, flywheel, pressure plate, clutch and starter. The LS4 seems pretty popular with the Fiero crowd, and has been even installed in a MGB! I also like the idea that this engine can disable 4 cylinders at freeway speeds to conserve fuel. This will be a fun project! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
1stworks |
Aug 8 2015, 06:49 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 491 Joined: 31-March 13 From: colorado Member No.: 15,718 Region Association: None |
[quote name='timothy_nd28' date='Aug 8 2015, 11:03 AM' post='2220603']
Here's where I'm at (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1315.photobucket.com-15718-1439041547.2.jpg) [/quote] Thanks for the advise, this is a great option. The tub I bought came with 914 hubs that were already drilled for 5 lugs. At this point, not really sure which route to go, but I do know that I will scratch off the axle kit from the order list at Renegade. That transmission mount looks pretty cool, is that what I should expect from Renegade, never seen a picture of it. That adapter plate looks pretty thick, was that made from Kennedy Adapters? Kennedy pretty much told me to screw off once they knew I was trying to mate a LS4 to a Boxster 6 speed. The LS4 has no provisions for a starter, same holds true for the Boxster transaxle. After some intense searching, I found a company that has mated these two before and only charges 1500 for the adapter plate, flywheel, pressure plate, clutch and starter. The LS4 seems pretty popular with the Fiero crowd, and has been even installed in a MGB! I also like the idea that this engine can disable 4 cylinders at freeway speeds to conserve fuel. This will be a fun project! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) [/quote] My engine is l33 which is aluminum 5.3 same as ls4 except I have 799 heads high comp pistons and cam.That adaptor is kennedy. The ls1 style starter does bolt up no problems. The flywheel clutch package is pretty crazy :-) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1315.photobucket.com-15718-1439081342.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1315.photobucket.com-15718-1439081342.2.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1315.photobucket.com-15718-1439081342.3.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1315.photobucket.com-15718-1439081342.4.jpg) |
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