MFX Posted 25October, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 25October, 2020 6 hours ago, LeeM said: Maybe what Rennch is doing on his Blasphemy build @MFX? Sounds like a cheapish alternative if the stock engine goes pop Yeah, Mike's build should be interesting, but I have a couple of much better options. My plan has been to fit an Audi V8, as they are cheaper than an LS and they bolt straight on to a Boxster transaxle. I believe the Boxster transaxle is actually an Audi box, and is actually the same gearbox that is in FWD A4's, just with slightly different ratio's. Just yesterday another much more interesting possibility came up. It may be a bit more work, but it was far too good to pass up. We will see how it pans out though. LeeM and Troubleshooter 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstone Posted 25October, 2020 Report Share Posted 25October, 2020 Blower 🤔 MFX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Posted 26October, 2020 Report Share Posted 26October, 2020 Out with 6 cylinders, in with 6 rotors, seems like a fair swaphttps://youtu.be/k3t3VcEIB-Q MFX and firstone 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstone Posted 26October, 2020 Report Share Posted 26October, 2020 Rob dahm is doing 4 rotor into a c8 corvette atm. You've probably seen it and his other projects. DJM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rego Posted 26October, 2020 Report Share Posted 26October, 2020 Best thing is if you put a rotary in it you can tag your videos the ugliest AND most unreliable Porsche in Aus. MFX and DJM 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 26October, 2020 Report Share Posted 26October, 2020 16 hours ago, MFX said: Yeah, Mike's build should be interesting, but I have a couple of much better options. My plan has been to fit an Audi V8, as they are cheaper than an LS and they bolt straight on to a Boxster transaxle. I believe the Boxster transaxle is actually an Audi box, and is actually the same gearbox that is in FWD A4's, just with slightly different ratio's. Just yesterday another much more interesting possibility came up. It may be a bit more work, but it was far too good to pass up. We will see how it pans out though. 2003 RS6 drive train ... wet your whistle ? MFX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Posted 26October, 2020 Report Share Posted 26October, 2020 On 26/10/2020 at 21:27, rego said: Best thing is if you put a rotary in it you can tag your videos the ugliest AND most unreliable Porsche in Aus. No IMS in a rotary.......😂 firstone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 26October, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 26October, 2020 8 hours ago, michel said: 2003 RS6 drive train ... wet your whistle ? I have been looking at a few different options. That would be nice if my other option doesn't come through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 27October, 2020 Report Share Posted 27October, 2020 2 hours ago, MFX said: I have been looking at a few different options. That would be nice if my other option doesn't come through. you’re turning down a 2 x turbo 8 monster With new box . For what .. EV . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 27October, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 27October, 2020 4 hours ago, michel said: you’re turning down a 2 x turbo 8 monster With new box . For what .. EV . Do you actually have that engine or is it just a suggestion? firstone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 27October, 2020 Report Share Posted 27October, 2020 5 hours ago, MFX said: Do you actually have that engine or is it just a suggestion? It exists sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st3ve Posted 27October, 2020 Report Share Posted 27October, 2020 Sod Jeffers and his maliferous Milanese meanderings... lets put it in the 996! MFX and michel 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 4November, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 4November, 2020 This week I dive a bit deeper in to the ugliest Porsche in Aus, now known as the Roxster, and see what I can do to get it ready for it's first track day. np9000, tomo and LeeM 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 11November, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 11November, 2020 I got Roxster out for its first track day and it was a heap of fun.... until it wasn't. Gavn, rego, LeeM and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 12January, 2021 Report Share Posted 12January, 2021 Just a bit of inspiration MFX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 12January, 2021 Report Share Posted 12January, 2021 It is very hard to go past an ls1 for cost/hp, upgradability and aftermarket support. There are better engines but not at the value point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 12January, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 12January, 2021 7 hours ago, Coastr said: It is very hard to go past an ls1 for cost/hp, upgradability and aftermarket support. There are better engines but not at the value point. Actually for a Boxster, there are much better value/power engines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sustenpass Posted 13January, 2021 Report Share Posted 13January, 2021 Audi S4 V6? MFX and michel 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 3February, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 3February, 2021 It is finally time to pull the engine out of Australia ugliest Porsche and see how bad the damage was on the Roxsters first track day. Scott930, Troubleshooter and tomo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 3February, 2021 Report Share Posted 3February, 2021 Showed the missus (ex apprentice mechanic) who gave her experienced analytical opinion... "Yeah that's f..ked" 😂 Needs a twin turbo 3.6 Jeffo 👍 MFX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 3February, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 3February, 2021 30 minutes ago, LeeM said: Showed the missus (ex apprentice mechanic) who gave her experienced analytical opinion... "Yeah that's f..ked" 😂 I was scratching my head for the technical explanation.... There you go TwoHeadsTas, Adrenalin62 and LeeM 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ930 Posted 3February, 2021 Report Share Posted 3February, 2021 Coffee table not paper weight MFX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 4February, 2021 Report Share Posted 4February, 2021 Buggered rings / bore I reckon. Though that doesn’t explain why it won’t turn over. Oil starvation likely cause. You have to pull it down. Think of the ‘unboxing’ content. You can show the viewers the notorious IMS bearing and explain why it fails. The ims in it is probably a bit dicey. not sure about coffee table - v engines best for that. The split block might make a good tool organiser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 4February, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 4February, 2021 54 minutes ago, Coastr said: Buggered rings / bore I reckon. Though that doesn’t explain why it won’t turn over. Oil starvation likely cause. You have to pull it down. Think of the ‘unboxing’ content. You can show the viewers the notorious IMS bearing and explain why it fails. The ims in it is probably a bit dicey. not sure about coffee table - v engines best for that. The split block might make a good tool organiser. The suggestion I have had that I think is the most likely cause is a blown head gasket caused by the radiators that were blocked for so long. That let water into the sump, which in turn cooked the bearings and seized the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 4February, 2021 Report Share Posted 4February, 2021 Did you get to meet the person who did the tasteful modifications? Would be fascinating to understand what went through their head in blocking the radiators and affixing door wedges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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