I ended up timing the bond / interest rate market back in 2020 and I bought this car with 18k miles on it for $50k… at its height it was worth maybe $90k in 2023. But I’ve passed the point of “collector miles” and just want to enjoy this thing everyday to its and my dying breath, bouncing off the rev limiter, sideways.
The instant nature of the revs is what does it for me. Is like a racecar on the street. And it’s astonishing that it doesn’t take much ultimately. Everyone defaults to 911, this is a great example of how good the Spyder platform is.
Having driven a Cayman of this generation, I can say with 100% confidence it was 70% the fun as my GT3. Id imagine with these mods it’s probably closer to 90% for a fraction of the cost. Love it
@@sdlausen1the gas powered Boxster and Cayman is going away after this generation. The Spyder was very limited production for each gen but especially in the 987 gen, only gen to get a hydraulic steering rack as well. I’d say it’s at least as special as the S2000 CR. Having owned an S2000 AP1, and now a 987 Cayman S, the Porsche is a much different car, and can handle a lot more out of the box without modification, when you start modifying them they really become fun. My S2000 was stock and many years ago. I went Miata, S2000, E46 M3 FBO, E92 M3 (supercharged) M6 V10, MazdaSpeed 3 (FBO), another E92 M3 (stock), CLS55 AMG, and now Cayman S. I’ve owned the Cayman S longest, and modified it (coilovers, exhaust, headers, IPD intake plenum, GT3 throttle body, tune, and short shifter) and go on long periods of time where I don’t drive it, then start toying with the idea of selling it. Every time I get to that point I drive it, and don’t want to sell it, most fun car I have ever owned.
I already had the Cayman/Boxster pinned as my 'perhaps-one-day-actually-possible dream car' and you've just reinforced that to a point where this is all I want. This is it for me.
It’s truly all you need. Especially for backroads. I can honestly say I don’t even keep up with new car news anymore because I feel like I have the best.
Brother you make such a strong case about this Boxster 987-2 that if I didn’t have my 04’ S2K I believe I would go for one of these easy just off of watching your videos and seeing what you get for your money. It’s a truly solid car 👏🏼
Soul Performance working with Softronics Tuning has maxed out the 9A1 engine with bolt on mods. The intake adds little to nothing. Full exhaust with stage two tune yields 360-370 hp. Only thing after that is more aggressive camshafts which basically ruin the bottom end of the power curve. Frankly spending this amount of money on a 987 is too me a waste. You’re looking at least $100,000 investment for the car and these mods. For that amount of cash you can get a 981 Spyder with the 3.8L engine from the 991 911S. The 981 Spyder makes about 430HP with a tune and headers. You’ll also still have a car that can be returned to stock easily and won’t depreciate except for the miles you put on it.
Hey boxster fam! I have a 981 boxster GTS with stage 2 Cobb tune and a fab speed headers. Makes about 450 hp to the rear wheels. I’m biased but one of the best sports driving experiences you can have. I will say with the six speed manual. The clutch starts the slip when you really beat on it. Stock clutches probably starts to fade around the 430ish mark
I've said if you could just have one Porsche in the garage, 981 GTS Boxster manual is an amazing option. You get all the modern interior and tech and still a good raw performance. Hardest part about the Boxster GTS manual is.....finding one for sale! There's usually no more than 1 or 2 for sale nationwide in the USA with a manual. Congrats on that!
Life with a Cayman is very good! I'd love to do an exhaust on my 987.1 but I'd need the whole system which is just a bit much right now. If my 80,000 mile service doesn't uncover any expensive needs it could happen. Thanks for the help with discounts! Every bit helps is true for sure.
exhaust from who/brand? worst case, wait for a major holiday and capitalize on a %-off offer...it can't hurt. I used Blk-🍟-day to save 25-30% on my AWE system for my WRX. I try to save purchases for major holidays and or "bonus loyalty points/contests" from my vendors.
I've driven a stock version of your identical car, and it definitely didn't feel underpowered. Adding another 50+ HP to it must be bonkers. I'd still take it over a 718 spyder though cause that 987 is just so raw.
Just found your channel via an Instagram reel. You make great content!! You’ve earned a new sub. Currently in the market for a 987. You make me excited to finally acquire one!
You want to grip good, but kick it out hard, nitto nt555 g2's really do the job. Super grippy with my 986, but with your power, it'll truly make your day worthwhile. Sliding around for over a year & the tread still looks brand new
I’ll wait until my flywheel actually needs replacing. That intake roar!! IPD is on its way as my last mod. Not focused on Hp but torque. Needs more low-mid. It’s nice to have the top down so you can hear it all..
Hey man, I'm actually a tire technician! Your tires are really good but I'd highly recommend Nexxen Nfera's. AA Traction, A Temperature, and 500 treadwear. They wear really well and GRIP. I love and trust these tires with my life. Outside of those I'd also recommend Bridgestone Potenza Sport's. Bridgestone brought me out to one of their autocross events and I was able to use and abuse their M340i's on those tires. If you have the money and the car for it those are the tires to go for. They're also pretty even in the comfort level as well. I use the Nfera's literally every singe day of my life.
I drove it tonight on these Japanese style highways…. Totally still in love. Mega mini CGT vibes and the wail would echo off the walls of the highway. Top down 78°F… livin
Excellent channel! Definitely making me consider a 987 now. Question: with the mods you have on your spyder, how do you think it would compare to a regular boxster s with the same mods? You think s vs spyder is a bigger difference or you think your mods make the bigger difference?
I really don't like the location of clutch pedal (almost right under steering column) so I got PDK cayman instead. However your mod is something I am looking forward! thanks for the video!
Would you use this on the track? Would you be worried about chassis twisting? I’m considering getting a Boxster S as it’s like 10-20k cheaper than cayman S
I got a 987.1 Boxster S about 9 months ago. Ive taken it twice to the track and it was a great car to track. Its been a very reliable car. I have a video of me on track on my page if you wanna check it out.
i love letting cool cars bounce off the rev limiter once or twice between 2 to 3 shift or 3 to 4 its not effective but the sound i wouldnt care if ppl would think like oh a dumbass its just so nice sadly i can only do it in games
Hello, you are also singlehandedly slowly convincing me to pick one of these up. I’m currently looking at one that doesn’t have the sport chrono option. I had a 987.2 2.7L Cayman back in the day with sport chrono which gave the ‘sport’ button in the interior. I remember the throttle response becoming WAY more responsive after pushing that button. I later had a 987 without chrono and I really felt it lacked that sport mode. However I will be ecu tuning the Spyder just like you. Can I tune in the sport mode throttle response and benefits the sport chrono option gives, without physically having the chrono option?
It will be interesting to see how the IPD plenum with the Dundon runners vs factory stock runners works out. Has the impact plate been removed @ the side intake grill?
If it has the 82 mm TB then the plenum is also of a different design allowing more flow. When BGB raced 987.2 Cayman S @ Daytona they were allowed to change to the 82 mm TB and 911 S plenum, along with an airbox located in the rear compartment with an air scoop through the hatch for better breathing; within the rules.
Hey Das! I own a Cayman S 987.2. I al ready have a GT3 throttle Body and a IPD Plenum, air filter, and headers with a custom tune which roughly gives mi 345 hp (320 is stock). I was asking myself if I could install the dundon runner intake, however I have read that with all the stuff I al ready have the runner intake will be pointless, to much air flowing wont make better results. I am hesitant about making that upgrade and making a new tune to adjust the intake runner. Hope to hear back from you soon! cheers.
Hey! I think I got back to you already on IG, but incase others have the same question I'll post it here too. I would not do the Dundon intakes after you have what is already on the car. You'll have too much intake compared to the displacement of the engine. If you did add the intake runners I believe the improvements would be very small and not worth the labor and $4k for the parts and another $1k on the tune. Surprisingly I will actually be doing this to my car to prove this :)
I’m really tempted by the Boxster, but I want my next convertible to be one we can road trip and see the country with my wife. Unfortunately while the storage is decent, there’s no reclining possible to even take a nap over long distances and I just don’t think it’s going to fly.
I have a 2.5 986 Boxster Triptronic S that smokes ZL1’s, Scats, pussy cats, Audi’s, BMW’s, Benz’s & the rest-🥳 (Yes it has some mods-🤫🏎️🏁💨) Ps.The driver is the ultimate mod tho🫡💯
Have you done a DME report since installing the LW Flywheel. I ask because I have read there is some affect to range numbers and I hope you can disprove it.
@Poorschdriver i that is the best laugh I have had for a while. I think he'd even laugh at that. I read he just wants to drive the heck out of it, I'm fine with that.
Yes that’s correct! You can always check engine health by doing a compression check. But yes it would handle those mods well. Worst thing I can think of is that it further exposes a worn clutch
Fellow 987.2 owner here, love your videos. Looking to do the flywheel eventually. Question for you, have you figured out what gear oil to use on our cars (manual + LSD)? I'm looking at some motul products currently
I would only use Genuine Porsche gear oil. As someone who is rebuilding a 997.1 911 manual trans, I’ll save you the hours of research… other stuff is not worth the price or risk
@@DasCayman Thank you for the reply. I was looking at OEM oil too but wasn't sure if they use the same oil between LSD and open diff cars. Any comments about that?
Back down one level of Michelin to the 4S. 30,000 miles. Far more quiet and comfortable tire, better overall except at 9/10+. Still no good below 40F though.
@@f.kieranfinney457 The tires are extremely predictable still. Use at your own risk, sure. But...anyone who knows how to drive can easily still drive on them. Just don't expect them to grip like they would on a 90F hot day.
Honda S2000, a 987.2 Cayman S / Boxster S, might be able to get a 981 Cayman S. 981 Boxster GTS and Cayman GTS has left the train station price wise. ND miata is a nice car tbh. The new BRZ TS is a really nice car I hear. Could go FWD / AWD with a Corolla GR. Can you help me narrow in the requirements? 2 seat? RWD? convertible?
@@DasCayman that makes me feel better considering I own a nd2 already, and I keep telling myself just to keep it and use the extra money for track days
@@DasCayman yeah I’m happy to say I’ve got 3 cars I can’t seem to let go. My first car gti vr6 (perfect little hot hatch) in my opinion. My evo and two years ago got an nd2
In a past reel/short you had a highway pull against a 981 GT4 and it pulled on you hard, I was quite surprised - any thoughts how you would fare now with the recent mods?
That GT4 had the full $20k Dundon kit on it. Also the extra ~1k rpm helps the GT4 stay in gear a little longer. It’s also a 3.8L and I didn’t have my dyno tune or intake runners at the time. Nevertheless, you wouldn’t notice on backroads. My friends and I (even with the new RS’s) all say that all these Porsches are the same speed
@@BFCOT the playfulness will eventually come back once the tires wear in and lose that peak chemical bond structure with the pavement. A worn in cup2 is my favorite tire. 60-70% of the grip as a fresh one and extremely responsive. I think we just gotta do a couple track days to wear them in initially :)
GT radial champiro sx2 if you want stiff sidewalls and not much grip. Cup2 is trash garbage when it comes to value, wear, grip, sidewall stiffness compared to 200s anyway. Or just go with endurance 200s like r-s4 or ecf, or you could try ad09 or potenza race or something.
Hankook RS4 have nice stiff sidewalls and not too much grip, they wear quite slowly as well. They do take some time to get up to temperature though. RT660 have amazingly stiff sidewalls and response but they are pretty grippy, probably close to cup2 level if not more in some scenarios.
Did you even get an increase in power after spending all that money on parts? The dyno showed stock numbers it seemed. There is a guy who ripped apart a boxter and realized the majority is off the carrera and the only difference in engine part numbers were the intake and throttle body and tune....the only 2 parts your NOT changing..😂 i was really surprised at that they are so similar yet priced waaaay different.
I'll share a bit of information on the MA1/9A1 engine series with you. The 2.9 (987.2) & the 2.7 (981) share the same engine cases and bore dimension, but the stroke is different between the 2 engines. The 3.4 (987.2) & the 3.6 (997.2) share the same engine cases and bore dimension, but the stroke is different between the 2 engines. The 911 3.8 (997.2) & (981) GT4 share the same block and it's base off of the 911 Carrera S; it also share the crankshaft (77.5 mm) with the 3.4 engine. How you get the 4.0 is by installing the 3.6 (81.5 mm) crankshaft into a 3.8 engine. I have a modified 2010 Cayman S and have made all the changes he's done on the Spyder, with some minor parts differences, except for the Dundon intake runners and I have 323 to the ground vs 320 @ the flywheel (stock) which equals 372 now @ the flywheel. Hope this helps you out. Long live Mezger Junior.
I justified a lot of the parts when comparing what it would cost to buy my dream car… 997.2 GT3 RS…. Which are now $330k…. So spending $5k here and there seemed like a “deal”
@@sokraksios 100% and I was so close to pulling the trigger on one back in 2020 for $130k… every now and then I bring up the Ad on BAT and cry like the scene from Interstellar “No!! Noo!!!”
@@DasCaymanit seems like every guy has the one deal they look back on and regret it like hell. But frankly I think I would prefer your current setup. Unless I was tracking all the time having the top down on the backroads in a Boxster seems like the way.
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you're slowly convincing me to make a poor financial decision
It'll hold its value better than a regular car, not too bad of a move
I ended up timing the bond / interest rate market back in 2020 and I bought this car with 18k miles on it for $50k… at its height it was worth maybe $90k in 2023. But I’ve passed the point of “collector miles” and just want to enjoy this thing everyday to its and my dying breath, bouncing off the rev limiter, sideways.
@@DasCayman no better investment than your pleasure. The way you treat and drive your car is ideal
It may make you poor financially, but it's not a poor decision.
Lol already did that last week, 1 week after finding this channel 😂 Best impulse purchase I’ve ever made.
The instant nature of the revs is what does it for me. Is like a racecar on the street. And it’s astonishing that it doesn’t take much ultimately. Everyone defaults to 911, this is a great example of how good the Spyder platform is.
The flywheel was probably my favorite mod :)
I made "2010987" the combo to my luggage...better than 123456...oh, crap, now everyone knows 😕
Having driven a Cayman of this generation, I can say with 100% confidence it was 70% the fun as my GT3. Id imagine with these mods it’s probably closer to 90% for a fraction of the cost.
Love it
i am now looking at boxsters thanks to this channel
Same radar I've been running the past 10 years lol. Has saved me countless times.
what type of radar detector is it?
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Keep one in each car! They are great. Ever since 2010 as long as you get an Escort or Valentine you’re good to go
@@DasCayman thanks 👍🏾😂
Has it really helped? I figured with lasers so common now there wasn’t much point.
Man I’m smitten with this car, I have an ‘08 s2k CR that is so fun to drive, and this looks like the practical next level. So much want.
Keep the CR lol. It's way more special.
@@sdlausen1 I don’t know about way more special, but nothing modern gives me the same feelings unless I budget 80k+
@@ApexClubRacer The CR is way more special. They are still making Porsches ;)
My AP1 got totaled. I regret not buying it back and rebuilding it. Keep the s2k
@@sdlausen1the gas powered Boxster and Cayman is going away after this generation. The Spyder was very limited production for each gen but especially in the 987 gen, only gen to get a hydraulic steering rack as well. I’d say it’s at least as special as the S2000 CR. Having owned an S2000 AP1, and now a 987 Cayman S, the Porsche is a much different car, and can handle a lot more out of the box without modification, when you start modifying them they really become fun. My S2000 was stock and many years ago. I went Miata, S2000, E46 M3 FBO, E92 M3 (supercharged) M6 V10, MazdaSpeed 3 (FBO), another E92 M3 (stock), CLS55 AMG, and now Cayman S. I’ve owned the Cayman S longest, and modified it (coilovers, exhaust, headers, IPD intake plenum, GT3 throttle body, tune, and short shifter) and go on long periods of time where I don’t drive it, then start toying with the idea of selling it. Every time I get to that point I drive it, and don’t want to sell it, most fun car I have ever owned.
I already had the Cayman/Boxster pinned as my 'perhaps-one-day-actually-possible dream car' and you've just reinforced that to a point where this is all I want. This is it for me.
It’s truly all you need. Especially for backroads. I can honestly say I don’t even keep up with new car news anymore because I feel like I have the best.
Thanks!
I owe you a coffee!
@@DasCayman love the channel. Keep up the good work! I'll take a full HV Ring ride in lieu of coffee. 😃
Wish I had backroads like those near my house
Come on over!
They are just endless in my back yard, Adelade hills.
@@purplemander7985 you're so lucky man, theres only 1 or 2 fun roads in Perth
The majority of this video was recorded on Butler Rd (MD-128) in Reisterstown, MD.
@@shafayet.1 thanks man
Brother you make such a strong case about this Boxster 987-2 that if I didn’t have my 04’ S2K I believe I would go for one of these easy just off of watching your videos and seeing what you get for your money. It’s a truly solid car 👏🏼
Soul Performance working with Softronics Tuning has maxed out the 9A1 engine with bolt on mods. The intake adds little to nothing. Full exhaust with stage two tune yields 360-370 hp. Only thing after that is more aggressive camshafts which basically ruin the bottom end of the power curve.
Frankly spending this amount of money on a 987 is too me a waste.
You’re looking at least $100,000 investment for the car and these mods.
For that amount of cash you can get a 981 Spyder with the 3.8L engine from the 991 911S.
The 981 Spyder makes about 430HP with a tune and headers. You’ll also still have a car that can be returned to stock easily and won’t depreciate except for the miles you put on it.
981 Spyder is a really nice one Porsche solution imo. Modern tech and interior but still a decent raw grunt
Hey boxster fam! I have a 981 boxster GTS with stage 2 Cobb tune and a fab speed headers. Makes about 450 hp to the rear wheels. I’m biased but one of the best sports driving experiences you can have. I will say with the six speed manual. The clutch starts the slip when you really beat on it. Stock clutches probably starts to fade around the 430ish mark
I've said if you could just have one Porsche in the garage, 981 GTS Boxster manual is an amazing option. You get all the modern interior and tech and still a good raw performance. Hardest part about the Boxster GTS manual is.....finding one for sale! There's usually no more than 1 or 2 for sale nationwide in the USA with a manual. Congrats on that!
450whp? Have a dyno video? That sounds...impressive
@indigowynn your 981 BGTS makes 450hp?! I’ve never heard of that much before, until now.
Sounds amazing and looks quick. So as long as I get a 09-12 are they pretty similar. Any common issues to look out for? Looking at Caymans.
I see many with close to 200k miles, so they can't be too bad right?
Life with a Cayman is very good! I'd love to do an exhaust on my 987.1 but I'd need the whole system which is just a bit much right now. If my 80,000 mile service doesn't uncover any expensive needs it could happen. Thanks for the help with discounts! Every bit helps is true for sure.
exhaust from who/brand? worst case, wait for a major holiday and capitalize on a %-off offer...it can't hurt. I used Blk-🍟-day to save 25-30% on my AWE system for my WRX. I try to save purchases for major holidays and or "bonus loyalty points/contests" from my vendors.
@@K03sport I'd prefer something not made in China but that will be difficult.
@@TexasRiverRat31254especially performance parts on a German sports car.
Boxster is slept on
Always happy to see you driving your car the way its meant to be driven
I never really liked the Boxter...Now I want a Boxter... Great vids, great driving!
987 boxster now looks a brilliant choice since there aren’t many copies in the CN market
This is how all Porsche cars should be owned/driven!
I enjoy watching your channel because of how much you love your car. I am glad you changed your tyres.
I love this car so much, loving this build, wishing you the best
Thanks so much! It's been fun documenting and just sharing a few laughs and POV drives :)
I've driven a stock version of your identical car, and it definitely didn't feel underpowered. Adding another 50+ HP to it must be bonkers. I'd still take it over a 718 spyder though cause that 987 is just so raw.
Just found your channel via an Instagram reel. You make great content!! You’ve earned a new sub. Currently in the market for a 987. You make me excited to finally acquire one!
@@BradleyMcCartney hell yeah bro, welcome to the promise land 🙏🏻
You want to grip good, but kick it out hard, nitto nt555 g2's really do the job. Super grippy with my 986, but with your power, it'll truly make your day worthwhile. Sliding around for over a year & the tread still looks brand new
The downshifts are sooo good
U have the best Boxster channel out there! Quick question, what did the tune entail?
I’ll wait until my flywheel actually needs replacing.
That intake roar!! IPD is on its way as my last mod. Not focused on Hp but torque. Needs more low-mid. It’s nice to have the top down so you can hear it all..
My 370z with ISR hi flow cats and an Invidia Gemini cat back sounds pretty close to these rev matchs LOVE IT!!
Hey man, I'm actually a tire technician! Your tires are really good but I'd highly recommend Nexxen Nfera's. AA Traction, A Temperature, and 500 treadwear. They wear really well and GRIP. I love and trust these tires with my life. Outside of those I'd also recommend Bridgestone Potenza Sport's. Bridgestone brought me out to one of their autocross events and I was able to use and abuse their M340i's on those tires. If you have the money and the car for it those are the tires to go for. They're also pretty even in the comfort level as well. I use the Nfera's literally every singe day of my life.
That is all you need for a perfect Sunday morning
Best 987 content on youtube! Also best sounding 987 on youtube! Also I want one!
I drove it tonight on these Japanese style highways…. Totally still in love. Mega mini CGT vibes and the wail would echo off the walls of the highway. Top down 78°F… livin
@@DasCayman Love it!
Bro has the best spec 987 ever
380-400HP for an NA 3.4 litre exceeding 100HP per litre seems very high. Impact on the engine?
Porsche usually tops out at 125HP/L. No reliability concerns
Looks and sounds fantastic. Amazing power increase!
the combination of those headers and LWFW wake this Porsche up!
Just find out this chanel, very fun to watch and hear the car noise with manual transmission. Thanks for sharing.
Love your content keep up the good work! I wish I had the balls to thrash my 4.0 Cayman on backroads like you do.
Excellent channel! Definitely making me consider a 987 now. Question: with the mods you have on your spyder, how do you think it would compare to a regular boxster s with the same mods? You think s vs spyder is a bigger difference or you think your mods make the bigger difference?
Would love to see a pedal view on one of these drives. Those downshifts are always mint.
It’s coming up! Just have to edit. I took y’all’s feedback for that one.
FYI, Most of the owners of these in my FB group use Cup 2's or 4's (I have) for more winter/wet and love them.
Yeah it's my favorite tire once it's worn in a bit, but when it's brand new-new, it has too much grip :)
That thing is cool I’ll give you props. Wonder about the longevity of it? Keep the vids coming
The engines in these cars (9A1) are extremely reliable. Thanks for the comment. I appreciate the feedback.
Peeped the Insterstellar reference in the thumbnail
The real ones know 🤝🏻
@@DasCayman No time for caution
“Stick shift look sick up in that Boxster Porsche” - Nas
I'm going to try to replicate this with a 996 3.4 in my 986, this is the perfect daily/track combo.
Man! I am loving the boxter now.
Always enjoy the content on your spyder . Could you share your maintenance routine? Which motor oil and duration before each oil change ?
I really don't like the location of clutch pedal (almost right under steering column) so I got PDK cayman instead. However your mod is something I am looking forward! thanks for the video!
What’s the difference between the 718 spider and the boxer spyder or is it the same thing.
Would you use this on the track? Would you be worried about chassis twisting? I’m considering getting a Boxster S as it’s like 10-20k cheaper than cayman S
I got a 987.1 Boxster S about 9 months ago. Ive taken it twice to the track and it was a great car to track. Its been a very reliable car. I have a video of me on track on my page if you wanna check it out.
Where did you get it Dyno tuned?
Too grippy Michelin Cup 2... Have you tried PS4S? Other opcions, stiffer sidewall than Michelin, Yokohama Advan V107
Every video is you fuckin rippin it and it’s so good🫡😂
i love letting cool cars bounce off the rev limiter once or twice between 2 to 3 shift or 3 to 4 its not effective but the sound i wouldnt care if ppl would think like oh a dumbass its just so nice sadly i can only do it in games
It’s one of my favorite sounds 🤩
try an advan fleva V701 if they are available in your size
If this is the budget version of a gt3, whats the budget version of this? an nd miata with a turbo kit?
Hello, you are also singlehandedly slowly convincing me to pick one of these up.
I’m currently looking at one that doesn’t have the sport chrono option.
I had a 987.2 2.7L Cayman back in the day with sport chrono which gave the ‘sport’ button in the interior. I remember the throttle response becoming WAY more responsive after pushing that button. I later had a 987 without chrono and I really felt it lacked that sport mode.
However I will be ecu tuning the Spyder just like you. Can I tune in the sport mode throttle response and benefits the sport chrono option gives, without physically having the chrono option?
I fw how you drive nd treat ur car like a man should 💯 respect
SICK! Love this build. Would you know what the car weight is (wet/dry)?
You were definitely running 2.5 to 3 degrees of camber on those tires. Down to the cords!
Can you even modify Porsches like this anymore with the more modern cars?
It's amazing what money can do...
It will be interesting to see how the IPD plenum with the Dundon runners vs factory stock runners works out. Has the impact plate been removed @ the side intake grill?
That was next on my list, the plate is still there. I plan to remove it when I install the fabspeed intake :)
Hey! I'm new to cars but I love this video man. What exactly makes the car sound so damn good? I'm a total noob but I'm curious.
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You need Yoko AD09s or Falken RT660’s. Stiff sidewalls but not too grippy.😊
This is a great rec, let me look into this! Thank you!
this is how a flat 6 should sound
I get so many compliments everyday
If the air intake is the bottleneck - would an intake manifold / throttle body from a base 991 also fit the porpose?
If it has the 82 mm TB then the plenum is also of a different design allowing more flow. When BGB raced 987.2 Cayman S @ Daytona they were allowed to change to the 82 mm TB and 911 S plenum, along with an airbox located in the rear compartment with an air scoop through the hatch for better breathing; within the rules.
Do you have any catalytic downstream of the headers? Or is the car full catless at this point?
Love the car ❤ make sure to blur the speed or suggest it was close course or animated.
My favorite tires rn are Yokohama Avid Accend GT
Favorite car on the channel
I need to turn my WRX into a (400hp) Boxster...I think I'll start with some side door graphics and go from there.... 🏁
Hey Das! I own a Cayman S 987.2. I al ready have a GT3 throttle Body and a IPD Plenum, air filter, and headers with a custom tune which roughly gives mi 345 hp (320 is stock). I was asking myself if I could install the dundon runner intake, however I have read that with all the stuff I al ready have the runner intake will be pointless, to much air flowing wont make better results. I am hesitant about making that upgrade and making a new tune to adjust the intake runner. Hope to hear back from you soon! cheers.
Hey! I think I got back to you already on IG, but incase others have the same question I'll post it here too. I would not do the Dundon intakes after you have what is already on the car. You'll have too much intake compared to the displacement of the engine. If you did add the intake runners I believe the improvements would be very small and not worth the labor and $4k for the parts and another $1k on the tune. Surprisingly I will actually be doing this to my car to prove this :)
@@DasCayman let me know your results!!!
Hello, I live just north of Savannah in South Carolina
Did you lose any midrange torque after installing the Dundon runners?
I actually picked up on the midrange a lost a tiny top end
I’m really tempted by the Boxster, but I want my next convertible to be one we can road trip and see the country with my wife. Unfortunately while the storage is decent, there’s no reclining possible to even take a nap over long distances and I just don’t think it’s going to fly.
Road trip and see the country? Get an S-class Mercedes and thank me later.
what do you reakon of the late 90s early 2000s boxters?
For the right price, they can be fun
I have a 2.5 986 Boxster Triptronic S that smokes ZL1’s, Scats, pussy cats, Audi’s, BMW’s, Benz’s & the rest-🥳
(Yes it has some mods-🤫🏎️🏁💨)
Ps.The driver is the ultimate mod tho🫡💯
What is the camera / set up you use for you POV.
Idk what the stock ratio is, but going for a quicker final drive will definitely help you more than anything with this car.
The gear ratios are fine. Biggest myth on the internet about these cars
What microphone do you use for your POV audio?
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@@DasCayman thanks for the quick reply! Love the content
@@pattyboi You got it! And thanks!
Have you done a DME report since installing the LW Flywheel. I ask because I have read there is some affect to range numbers and I hope you can disprove it.
Have you seen his driving? I'm sure his range 1 is maxxed out long before the LWFW install LOL
@Poorschdriver i that is the best laugh I have had for a while. I think he'd even laugh at that. I read he just wants to drive the heck out of it, I'm fine with that.
I have a 987.2 boxster s will these mods also help my car ?? It’s PDK
Yes everything except the flywheel would apply to your car. Feel free to shoot me an email DasCayman@gmail if you have any questions :)
I assume these mods could be done on a regular 987.2 S right? Would a high mileage example handle the mods well?
Yes that’s correct! You can always check engine health by doing a compression check. But yes it would handle those mods well. Worst thing I can think of is that it further exposes a worn clutch
@@DasCayman amazing thank you! Keep up the great work!
@@aaronwindmiller4307 Thank you!
What are you running for suspension?
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Fellow 987.2 owner here, love your videos. Looking to do the flywheel eventually. Question for you, have you figured out what gear oil to use on our cars (manual + LSD)? I'm looking at some motul products currently
I would only use Genuine Porsche gear oil. As someone who is rebuilding a 997.1 911 manual trans, I’ll save you the hours of research… other stuff is not worth the price or risk
@@DasCayman Thank you for the reply. I was looking at OEM oil too but wasn't sure if they use the same oil between LSD and open diff cars. Any comments about that?
i'm sorry if this has answered before, but what car is this exactly? 2011 Boxster S 3.4?
Some good info here ua-cam.com/video/4BjYXMixh-Y/v-deo.html :)
@@DasCayman appreciate it!
you should make the trip up to dreamride in ct
Wow, Mexico got a lot of rainfall this year.
We are so blessed with the rains down from Africa
I’m a mechanical engineering student going into my third year. How can I get one of these within 5 years paid off?
Are you in the USA?
Hey! who tuned yours? I only know good JDM tuners
Send me a DM on IG
Back down one level of Michelin to the 4S. 30,000 miles. Far more quiet and comfortable tire, better overall except at 9/10+.
Still no good below 40F though.
Cup2 still “works” under 40F, just have to account for it
If the tires say don’t do it, don’t do it. If you’re in an accident and insurance finds out, you are SOL.
@@f.kieranfinney457 The tires are extremely predictable still. Use at your own risk, sure. But...anyone who knows how to drive can easily still drive on them. Just don't expect them to grip like they would on a 90F hot day.
If I didn’t wanna spend more than 65k on a porsche what would you recommend
Honda S2000, a 987.2 Cayman S / Boxster S, might be able to get a 981 Cayman S. 981 Boxster GTS and Cayman GTS has left the train station price wise. ND miata is a nice car tbh. The new BRZ TS is a really nice car I hear. Could go FWD / AWD with a Corolla GR.
Can you help me narrow in the requirements? 2 seat? RWD? convertible?
@@DasCayman that makes me feel better considering I own a nd2 already, and I keep telling myself just to keep it and use the extra money for track days
@@Erkkremlinklum If you're happy with what you've got! Keep it! Happiness is hard to find...
@@DasCayman yeah I’m happy to say I’ve got 3 cars I can’t seem to let go. My first car gti vr6 (perfect little hot hatch) in my opinion. My evo and two years ago got an nd2
ipd brings about 10hp in my 981 gts (on dyno)
In a past reel/short you had a highway pull against a 981 GT4 and it pulled on you hard, I was quite surprised - any thoughts how you would fare now with the recent mods?
That GT4 had the full $20k Dundon kit on it. Also the extra ~1k rpm helps the GT4 stay in gear a little longer. It’s also a 3.8L and I didn’t have my dyno tune or intake runners at the time. Nevertheless, you wouldn’t notice on backroads. My friends and I (even with the new RS’s) all say that all these Porsches are the same speed
That makes more sense now. Interesting feedback on the Cup 2, I was going to order 245 and 285 for my Spyder. How much playfulness has the car lost?
@@BFCOT the playfulness will eventually come back once the tires wear in and lose that peak chemical bond structure with the pavement. A worn in cup2 is my favorite tire. 60-70% of the grip as a fresh one and extremely responsive. I think we just gotta do a couple track days to wear them in initially :)
GT radial champiro sx2 if you want stiff sidewalls and not much grip. Cup2 is trash garbage when it comes to value, wear, grip, sidewall stiffness compared to 200s anyway. Or just go with endurance 200s like r-s4 or ecf, or you could try ad09 or potenza race or something.
Would have never thought of this. Thank you!!
Hankook RS4 have nice stiff sidewalls and not too much grip, they wear quite slowly as well. They do take some time to get up to temperature though.
RT660 have amazingly stiff sidewalls and response but they are pretty grippy, probably close to cup2 level if not more in some scenarios.
I’m 17 and have a 1999 Porsche boxter that I rebuilt myself and your already trying to convince me to make some poor financial decisions 😅
Brother, are there no deer where you live?
Yes and no. Depends on the time and season. Best to minimize the risks by reverse engineering their activity patterns
Did you even get an increase in power after spending all that money on parts? The dyno showed stock numbers it seemed. There is a guy who ripped apart a boxter and realized the majority is off the carrera and the only difference in engine part numbers were the intake and throttle body and tune....the only 2 parts your NOT changing..😂 i was really surprised at that they are so similar yet priced waaaay different.
I'll share a bit of information on the MA1/9A1 engine series with you. The 2.9 (987.2) & the 2.7 (981) share the same engine cases and bore dimension, but the stroke is different between the 2 engines. The 3.4 (987.2) & the 3.6 (997.2) share the same engine cases and bore dimension, but the stroke is different between the 2 engines. The 911 3.8 (997.2) & (981) GT4 share the same block and it's base off of the 911 Carrera S; it also share the crankshaft (77.5 mm) with the 3.4 engine. How you get the 4.0 is by installing the 3.6 (81.5 mm) crankshaft into a 3.8 engine. I have a modified 2010 Cayman S and have made all the changes he's done on the Spyder, with some minor parts differences, except for the Dundon intake runners and I have 323 to the ground vs 320 @ the flywheel (stock) which equals 372 now @ the flywheel. Hope this helps you out. Long live Mezger Junior.
My buddy and I were going to buy a pair of the original ones, to this day I regret not buying them
Fantastic, thank you for sharing! ❤️
You are so welcome!
if you would be comfortable I would be super curious to see a cost breakdown on this car. I’ve never been so convinced to buy a specific car
Oh God I’m afraid to add it up myself lol. But you got it… ignorance can be bliss!
I justified a lot of the parts when comparing what it would cost to buy my dream car… 997.2 GT3 RS…. Which are now $330k…. So spending $5k here and there seemed like a “deal”
@@DasCaymanindeed ignorance is bliss! And based on the way it performs in the videos it certainly does seem like a deal over a 3RS
@@sokraksios 100% and I was so close to pulling the trigger on one back in 2020 for $130k… every now and then I bring up the Ad on BAT and cry like the scene from Interstellar “No!! Noo!!!”
@@DasCaymanit seems like every guy has the one deal they look back on and regret it like hell. But frankly I think I would prefer your current setup. Unless I was tracking all the time having the top down on the backroads in a Boxster seems like the way.