One thing about doing a project like this, the 911 guys snub there noses
when asking any info on their forums. Really they just read and never give
any advise. I have found this forum to be completely different and thank
you all very much.
I'm using a 911 / 996 suspension and a Boxster transmission the two
share tons of parts. I have been asking in the Porsche sites if there's
a factory axle I could use but get no love at all. The 996 and the Boxster
use the same control arms and I think the same rear hubs so its likely
one end will slide in fine, the inside end is likely the same as well. The
rear track is basically the same so its likely someone knows. I'm picking
up the Boxster trans tomorrow (Sunday) so I should know soon. Pictured
is a G-50/01 and good trans but I'm not going that way. Renegade
Hybrids in Las Vegas is using the Boxster now over the G-50 and have
this dialed in great !!!
One thing I learned from my old 914 / V8 was its so important to match
up the correct transmission and gearing or your project wont be worth
a hoot. I was using a 911/930 4 speed in my previous car and had loads
of trouble getting the clutch to work well. Its a great transmission strong
as they get for an off the shelf transaxle and it shifted odd. There was a
huge dual gate action that had to happen in order to engage a gear.
Nothing like a modern smooth action found on newer designs. It took a
while to master it but it was bullet proof (for me anyway).
The LS1 is a new world for me and I have to be honest I'm clueless
as to what cam to use and since I have some PRC heads from Texas
performance and speed makes it even harder for me to move forward.
I'm going to have to get some advise as to what cam to run and how
to best set up the engine.
John St John
