Great news. I spoke to Carey and he told me they have a fix for the ECU issue. They will use the ECU from the 2.7 L base motor for which they can remove the immobilizer, and re-flash it and install the software needed to run the 3.2 L S motor. So, the 3.2 L S motor is a go.
Joel
Great news
@Joel Roth posted:Great news. I spoke to Carey and he told me they have a fix for the ECU issue. They will use the ECU from the 2.7 L base motor for which they can remove the immobilizer, and re-flash it and install the software needed to run the 3.2 L S motor. So, the 3.2 L S motor is a go.
Joel
Fabulous! The Porsche immobilizer code is really a pain. Congratulations to Carey for finding a solution!
OK, on to the next item. The shifter. I am not a big fan of the traditional shifter in most 356's. I was thinking of something a little more modern, but not too crazy. Tasteful but sporty. Suggestions?
Something like this:
I would expect to see a Wevo shifter in something like this.
I saw the Wevo shifters. They look similar.
@edsnova posted:I would expect to see a Wevo shifter in something like this.
I drove an IM/6 with a 915/Wevo. Once you try one, it becomes the standard by which everything else is measured.
Correction I just reread your initial post a boxter tranny is being used so the shifter cup I would imagine is what Carey and the boys will be creating and it will have to match up with the shifter you are choosing I would imagine. I know nothing, I see nothing 
Carey tells me that the shifter he’s put in mine is very crisp, so I’d check it out before changing it. Don’t expect a regular aftermarket shifter to fit since it’s all custom. Again, if you can make it to Carlisle, you can check out mine.
You are absolutely right. My understanding is that they are going to use a 5 speed out of a base Boxster and have it rebuilt by Parker from IO Racing in Upland. I was told by Carey that Parker builds 5 speed gearboxes for the Boxster racing series. So I am sure his finished product will be a very nice unit.
I checked back on my earlier emails with Carey and he told me that he would estimate the weight of the finish car to be about 2,000 lbs. The engine/transmission from the Porsche weighs more than the Subaru, and they are going to install a larger (double normal capacity) fuel tank.
So when its all said and done, I hopefully will have 280 HP in a 2000 lbs. car.
Joel
Lane:
I would love to be able to go, but I don't think I am going to be able to. We will see.
IaM-Ray:
Sargent Schultz from Hogan's Hero's. I loved that show.
Understandable in these weird times, Joel. You should join us for one of our events when you can. You don’t have to wait until you get your car.
Cable shifter is standard in a Boxster. I've no idea what Carey is planning, but that would be the easiest route.
It's a weird arrangement on my Cayman, there is actually a weighted flywheel on the transmission as part of the linkage. I will say the shifter is like butta'.
Lane I would love to. Is there a calendar somewhere or that you can send me?
@Joel Roth posted:IaM-Ray:
Sargent Schultz from Hogan's Hero's. I loved that show.
Yes me too, when my son was young we watched a lot of DVD's of the show. One day at school he started to imitate Newkirk do a Heil Hitler imitation and got in trouble. The school calls his mom and she had to explain that the 6 y.o. was just playing ... the PC police were out at the school. We laughed.
heil here
Umm, for Carlisle? Right here on this website, under Events. Skip to the last page for latest updates, hotel address, dates, dinners, etc.
IaM Ray:
Yes, it is sad what has happened to this world and our country.
