Things About the Tiptronic Boxster

[AufDuetsch]

I have a 1998 Boxster with tiptronic.  I would like to know what manufacturer makes the highest quality exhaust system for my car with tip....Also, I really have had no problems with my tiptronic and it shifts perfect at peak RPM every time.  I am doing some work on the car to get it ready for some increased HP mods. Does anybody have any recommendations as to any modifications that I should make to the tiptronic so that it can handle the increased HP I plan on putting in the vehicle???? 

 

Also, what set up would you recommend that I make to the vehicle to give it substantial HP increase for track fun and daily driving on the highways here in LA.....

 

PS:  I am very glad to be part of this BLOG and a Boxster owner.  My little red car has given my family and I lots of fun times.  Every body gets to drive it, clean it, change the oil, trans fluid, filters, and make performance mod recommendations.   This really give NEW MEANING to "FAMILY CAR."  

 

OK, give me your recommendations and don't be shy....

 

Thanks,

 

 

KK

[Guest]

My 2.7 tiptronic handles the 3.6 engine HP with no problems :)

[AufDuetsch]

Thanks sergiu. I assume that you did no upgrades to the transmission.  Exactly what I wanted to hear.  My tranny has had no problems except some slight flaring, but a fluid change, clean filter, and taking it manually through all 5 gears always makes it run awesome.  A few times I have helped friends with their tiptronic by just changing fluid, new tranny filter, and taking it out for a spin, and filling it up until just a little bit of fluid comes through the over-flow.   So, far it has worked every time.    Hopefully, when I get my car back from the shop (putting on a new GT3 front end), I will start the new mods that I have been planning to do for over a year.   I just hate not being able to drive it when its in the shop.

 

Thanks for your reply.  If you have any ideas you think I should try on my car let me know. I am always interested in other Boxster drivers' opinions.

 

KK

[lkchris]

Boxster S was available with tiptronic right?

If so, I'd really think it's the same unit as in yours and pretty sure you won't be able to tune your 2.5 anywhere past what an S is.

[JFP in PA]

Considering that until recently (when they went to the PDK), the 996 and 997 Turbo cars were available with a Tiptronic, I don't think you have anything to worry about.

 

As for the exhaust system, a lot of people have spent a literal mountain of money of exhaust systems for these cars that make all sorts of improvement claims.  In the real world, most made more noise, often with insufferable droning at normal highway speeds, but little if any additional power.  Do some searching before spending any cash.

[Guest]

My tiptronic is stock. I will change the torque converter after I install the turbo. They are available online.

[AufDuetsch]

Thanks. I plan on doing little except swapping out the motor to a more powerful 3.8 x51 or 3.6 x51 like Todd Hollyoaks car.  He really appears to be the grandfather of Boxster swaps.  If I were Porsche, I would hire this guy for customer relations and engineering.  Thank God somebody came along and showed us all how to upgrade a Boxster, such that it passes inspection,it has the perfect amount of power.  Todd also showed most of us how to correctly make ths swap so that diagnostics remains intact and repairs can be made at any shop with Porsche Tester 2.....

 

with regard to the transmissions, I am really impressed by how durable these old Tiptronics are, and I am glad that I have heard the feed back from everybody on here that I was hoping to hear.  My experience has been nothing, but perfect.  I plan on keeping my Boxster until my youngest son starts driving.  Then, he can take care of it.  I plan on keeping it in the family as long as possible.  The family that races together, stays together.  

 

Anyway, I love this board and everybody in it that contributes to the issues posted.  it really makes owning these cars fun, interesting, and helps me to get the right performance out of my car at a reasonable price. Thus, making ownership a real pleasure.  I have seen guys do swaps, build BSR track cars, build GT track cars, received maintenance tips that I can perform, and received great tips with guys/gals who have learned through experience.  that beats blowing your own car up to learn a lesson.  

 

Talk with you guys later.

 

keep it on the road.

 

Konrad K