Teething problems - Porsche 986 Boxster V8 engine swap track car build 19

[@gazzafloss]

Jeff, that exhaust LOOKS so much better. Those gearbox mounts look like they need a bit more meat on them.

[@lionelchapis5572]

Definitely!! They most probably flex due to the engine torque.

[@claudiolebandit9408]

Jeff, the day you will give up in front of an issue, is not ready to come yet. Respect

[@silvermane9370]

I’m still in love with the dollar store door stops that enhance rear grip by the increased aerodynamic performance of the rear bumper… who’d have thought? Brilliant mod Jeff!

[@jonmarsden1366]

"That was probably easier than I expected"; a sentence that Jeff has never said before 😃

[@kmc7355]

The positive lift angled wing and the 'vortex generators' need to go 😂 (yes i know it was the previous owner who committed those crimes)

[@nickmassey9104]

I've asked Jeff to Raffle the door stops off lol

[@kmc7355]

@@nickmassey9104 Door Stops! How very dare you. They are clearly the result of the Mistubishi Ralliart Divisions group A wind tunnel program 🤣

[@1one3_Racing]

I think its too shitty to generate lift. Maybe drag? I guess optimistically you could say it makes the car lighter in the rear so you get even balance at high speeds? Lol

[@richie6921]

You should make these to order. You would have so many people wanting one of these

[@EVBoxster]

When I converted my Boxster to electric had a similar twisting sensation in the rear. I replaced rear tuning forks, coffin arms and drop links and it cured the problem.

[@alanfish3317]

If that is the air filter I can see exposed on the side of the car there in red, I would highly suggest putting some fine mesh over it. Several 986 and 987 generation cars have burned to the ground because the owners pulled the cover off the air box for more intake noise and then the car sucked in a discarded cigarette butt which lit the filter on fire and spread from there. They call that mod "de-snorking" on the 987 generation, so you should be able to find info on the issue with a search for that. Great fun of a project though!

[@eddyagg]

I think a paper bag should be mandatory headwear for road tests until you start undoing what the previous owner did Always love your builds mate, keep it up 👍

[@mitfreundlichengrussen1234]

Super smart fix on the engine cover! Can somebody - anybody pls. donate a nicer steering wheel to Jeff.

[@bertrandliang9490]

You continue to impress us all on troubleshooting and incremental improvements that continue to motivate! Thanks for sharing all aspects of this journey!

[@thecollectorgarage9912]

Outstanding work Jeff - sleeper, ratrod, restomod, "getting better every single time"

[@mndlessdrwer]

If you want the stiffest possible tubular frame solution, you'll probably want ovalized or streamline tubing in steel or a significantly thicker wall in aluminum. Having a convex profile with hard edges will allow you to carefully engineer force loading along the stiffer edge of the tube profile while the overall shape helps prevent warping or crushing better than square tube. It's just expensive, difficult to find, and complicated to work with due to how the shapes match up together. Because of this, most people just revert to common round tube and weld on gusseted flat mounting surfaces where necessary. If you do ever intend to get serious about building tubular steel framing structures, invest in a coping drill jig. It'll help tremendously, since you can just measure angles and length of tube and cut away. You can even create multiple copes on a single pipe to join it to a multi-point junction for corner supports.

[@computiNATEor]

I'd put a camera on those transmission mounts. They look pretty spindly to me.

[@confused47]

I had the same feeling on my Anglia under acceleration, it was a slightly loose suspension bolt, which allowed the toe to change as it was loaded up under power - the bolt was tight (and wasn't going to fall out), but not tight tight - I'd not fully tightened it as I wanted to do it on the floor with load on the suspension so it didn't damage the bushes - but then forgot as there were a million other things I needed to do!

[@Roberto-oi7lm]

It is indeed "getting better all the time". I think there's a Beatles song in there somewhere.

[@azharsyarawi]

This is going to be a monster. With all these small issues handled, I have no doubt it’ll be an extremely sweet ride on the track. I’m still keen on the cosmetic mods which I’m sure you’re planning next.

[@ganoostermoppy4325]

16:38 “it’s a goer”, yip I’ve had many of them!

[@Brendan.Wheatley]

The exhaust sounds great mate!

[@TheBlaqDeval]

So happy with what u come up to, Jeff and guess with more torque and a bigger engine... You could work on beefing up the current engine mounts or adding some more of ur own to stick it to its place. This whole twisting you talk of isnt on full pedal to the metal and if its gonna be a race car, you don't want any of ur mounts broken while on track, address that and perhaps it d go good!

[@lawrencemercieca]

Still absolutely in love with those incredibly tasteful red air vent mods I bet it causes the air to flow in such a way that it helps propel the car forward .003% faster

[@chrisjt7346]

Glad it still sounds tuff

[@1965themhs]

My friend. To hear some noises on car;s operation is sometimes normal , on the other hand - depending the source of ithem - it is quite sure that you have to look better to solve all the issues on car. This is crucial because it is very helpgull to isolate every new knock or noise on car to be sure that you will solve it on time and safely. As i heard the sounds on your car, i believe that you have to do more on car to improve it. Anyway, i liked the transformation of the cover. Have a nice day

[@Benautodesign]

It does sound pretty good now !

[@CrispysProjects]

Alternator : probably not the issue but they should have 1 way clutch in the pulley, identified having a bearing seal and not 1 piece. Belt off, screwy in the alt fans pulley should spin free 1 way and lock the other, it helps take the load off the belts Does sound better 👍

[@quemada100]

Hi there you two. Another great video..I really appreciate the little finishing off jobs..I like to keep going through my jobs and tweaking bits till it's all sorted.. Well done..👍

[@myturkishlife1777]

Hey great video, maybe all the mounts need a little more support, all that extra torque maybe twisting a wee bit, only needs a few degree's. Loving the build and the tweaks 👍👍🇹🇷👍

[@JimBob_1975]

Admire your dedication. Keep up the good work 👏 👍

[@ceesklumper]

Nice going. Thanks for the rev limiter explanation, I was wondering about that.

[@robwhite240z]

When your exhaust gets hot it expands and gets longer, that is one of the reasons why exhaust systems are rubber mounted and could be the strange feeling in the rear of the monster as well.

[@donfinch862]

Noice work. Don't forget to recalibrate the throttle peddle! That rear end squirm would be the suspension, surely

[@zwing300]

The 2 black brackets on either side of the rear axle that were modified around the exhaust look like they could use some major reinforcements...no. This project is cool as is the Alfa, I'm trying to get my brother to do it to his Boxster. I'm also looking forward to you knocking the ugly off this thing, but it sounds great.

[@InitialD604]

This build rocks!!!

[@pascaljeske7307]

Uff this Porsche will Not Life but Jeff do it ❤️👍❤️

[@roscoejones4515]

God that'll be a fun car when you're finished! I was very stoked to see the top go completely down. Maybe time to put it on the lift and have Mrs. Jeff manipulate the throttle while you make sure the engine is mounted solidly?

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Or I can just use a GoPro ;)

[@myopinion69420]

sounds really good, enough rumble to sound good without being obnoxious like most commodore owners.

[@gamersxpsn1822]

I am really enjoying the Roxter vids. I can't wait to see how this one evolves.

[@sonyhk3824]

Nice Nice Nice good job mr Jeff 👍

[@rogerfrancis65]

Belt squeel is often csused by dirt building up and being packed and polished in to the grooves of the pulleys, spraying with WD-40 or brake clean with the engine running often breaks it up, failing that clean them manually.

[@delahayenator]

Nice project man! Sounds good. Why not one muffler for both banks. Saves quite some weight and space.

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Maybe later, but it would require completely rebuilding the system

[@delahayenator]

Ah come on, not much else to do 😁 Only kidding, got the greatest respect for all the projects you do and on top of that document it and share it. What an energy!

[@abdulkareemrainers3142]

Jeff can be the aligning of the belt/pulley (not aligned with the other pulleys) or simply not enough tension on the alternator side🤷🏼‍♂️

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

It is all how it came from the factory.

[@glennp9904]

You got it done the crude way. Hammer forming would have made a very neat job.

[@brittenv1000]

Love that sound!

[@jamest5149]

Those roll over hoops 😵‍💫 Every time I think I have seen and been surprised 🤢by the mods I see another…they cannot be unseen 🤮

[@Meyersmanx1]

The very second that you said loose lips I knew what had to follow!

[@stuartd9741]

Well done Jeff. Can't believe the progress on this build has been lighting quick relatively speaking. It does sound sooo nice. I Did prefer the straight through exhaust.😉 But obviously too loud.🙉 Would love to know the 1/4 mile time of the Roxster...... eventually lol.🙂👍 Good stuff...

[@toddatstone_city_outlaw8714]

Sounds great, now please pull some off some the "Roxster" elements LOL

[@fredsalfa]

That’s quite funny I’m looking at an old Boxster going down the road and I’m hearing a big V8 and I’m wondering where the V8 is ??

[@thepwee]

Hairs looking good Jeff… !!!

[@grantgrant77]

Hey Jeff, I like your videos so much that I’d like to donate my bedroom door stop to you and your channel so you can replace the one missing on your rear bumper.

[@Mrcaffinebean]

When you said “loose lips” and I said “sink ships!” and then you said it! Hahaha that cracked me up!

[@mrclown7469]

15:50 Front passenger side flare poking out in the breeze? 🤔

[@jonathanleahy4931]

CAD for the win.

[@nickmassey9104]

Looking and sounding better ..can't wait for the "let's rip the go fast body adornments off " day

[@txrcmodeler]

I am really interested in the engine cradle mount. I don't suppose you have any plans you could share? Thank you

[@lynxxunderthetrain6295]

I miss the 240z so much.

[@myturkishlife1777]

Also just a thought, how about wheel alignment/geometry would this play a part in the moving around under load 👍

[@Escygt]

Are the brackets holding the new silencers rubber mounted?

[@mrh6577]

I’m assuming you’ve still got wide open throttle after the adjustments on the accelerator pedal?? Hopefully??

[@alackofspeed]

Is all the rear subframe bracing in place? It's a while since I had a 986, but I thought there was more bracing on the stock car in the region the rear toe arm mounting area of rear subframe.

[@i1pro]

I wish I could be so hands-on...

[@boffam00]

Hey Jeff, how did you affix the throttle stop to the firewall? Self-tapping sheet metal screws? What size? I’m asking because I would like to mount a small powered sub in the passenger footwell of my 996 (LHD), but am leery of screwing things into the body. I guess it is just the firewall which is not directly facing the elements…

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

I screwed it into the old pedal screws. I don't like self tappers ever, particularly not in a decent car. Make sure you don't drill into the fuel tank!

[@robfaith6029]

Jeff If it's a race car get rid of the carpet and the door trims, they do make a great fire hazard

[@RJCoAustralia]

Man I wanted skids!!!

[@vwfanatic2390]

I just realized the video of yours I watched yesterday was a week old, and since I have been absent for some of the build, my comment be be a bit stale, but I hope you read this one and maybe acknowledge this topic in your next video. Is the V8 a dry sump? If not, does the oil pan have baffles in it to keep oil at the uptake during cornering?

[@ro63rto]

I wonder if an Audi V8 would fit into my brother's VW T3 🤔

[@hasbeengood]

Looking FWD to when you start picking off the "pimp" stuff on the car. Will shed a lot of weight... but, I know, get it working first! LOL

[@paulwhite7475]

If its too loud . You're too old ! ,😂

[@imouse3246]

"i've got to admit it's getting better.....".

[@fredericrike5974]

Do you have a date in mind for Boxster's next track day? FR

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Hopefully earlier for a test but it is booked for Stuttfest at Winton in January ;)

[@LS180SX]

Has to be quieter, no car alarms going off 👍

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Haha. I fixed the alarm as well ;)

[@pete1973x]

Nice work Jeff - sounds great! But FFS, can you get rid of the red sh1te all over it! ;-)

[@peter-fuppe-fuchs]

The blue car.... Looks like a Porsche too.....

[@duncangilson9642]

red trim & rear spoiler ......... please ....!

[@andremarais2706]

Please remove the red bits now, I am on higher OCD meds now.

[@streetracervti]

its ridiculous that every angle of this car has a even worse looking visual "improvements". sounds like a recovering beast tho!

[@jimclarke1108]

Take it to the dentist, he might apply a bit of bridgeporting ))

[@jubiletabustamanteserrano2446]

MENUDO CHAPUZON AMIGO

[@cameron11888]

loose lips makes me find a new bird

[@TheAndyRoberts]

Porsche Boxster “98A6”

[@Handskemager]

Now that it’s driving, please de-rice it

[@jamesduff3661]

Please get all the tacky vents removed 😬

[@timwhalan6417]

👍🏻👏🍺

[@theend8951]

Waste of time trying to beat PORSCHE.

[@andrewmc9453]

goodness a butchered 986!!! sorry not kind of car.

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

You should watch the first video if you want to see butchered ;)