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mptoledo · 08-15-2009, 09:53 AM

Probably the easiest mod yet. I know this is remedial to most of you. I do this for people like me who aren't a true mechanic. Hopefully they can learn from my mistakes and save a few $$$

WHY?: Mostly sound. You can judge for yourelf. Some have claimed increase of HP of 5-7 and moderate Torque gain. I am still looking for some hard proof.

Tools: phillips screwdriver, maybe some paper towels

Difficulty: 1 out of 10 Cake!!!

Time: About 5 minutes.

MY car: 2001 "S" 3.2L 62k miles

Here's the way I did it: You can follow this website as it has great pictures.
http://www.pcars.us/10min-boxster-de-snorkel-hack-t3401.html
1.) Remove screw on driver side air vent and remove
2.) Remove Black(or painted) grill by gently pulling plastic arms forward out of their clips. Be gentle as they are a little fragile.
3.) Grab the long black tube and rock it side to side and pull hard until it comes out. there are no screws holding it in, just a small clip on the inside top of it. You can try pressing the top, but I just yanked it out.
4.) Optional, I sprayed some windex on a paper towel and cleaned out the inside.
5.) Put it all back together and go test drive it.

Projects completed:
1.) Serpentine belt...........$25 Gatorback w/ac
2.) Sparkplugs..................$42 Ngk-Ix-Iridium
3.) Radio replaced............$225 JVC HD50 (BB install)
4.) Tires............................$700 Sumitomo III Local shop
5.) Oil Change/air filter.....$94 catro syntec 10W40,napa gold,K&N air
6.) Speakers....................$143 Infinity Kappa F=4", R=6x4 plate
7.) Throttle body clean.....$5 Throttle body cleaner
8.) De-snorkel..................$.10 A few paper towels

Projects to do:
fuel filter
Battery (spring).

08-15-2009, 09:53 AM	#1
mptoledo Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 526	De-snorkeled my Box 5 minutes max Probably the easiest mod yet. I know this is remedial to most of you. I do this for people like me who aren't a true mechanic. Hopefully they can learn from my mistakes and save a few $$$ WHY?: Mostly sound. You can judge for yourelf. Some have claimed increase of HP of 5-7 and moderate Torque gain. I am still looking for some hard proof. Tools: phillips screwdriver, maybe some paper towels Difficulty: 1 out of 10 Cake!!! Time: About 5 minutes. MY car: 2001 "S" 3.2L 62k miles Here's the way I did it: You can follow this website as it has great pictures. http://www.pcars.us/10min-boxster-de-snorkel-hack-t3401.html 1.) Remove screw on driver side air vent and remove 2.) Remove Black(or painted) grill by gently pulling plastic arms forward out of their clips. Be gentle as they are a little fragile. 3.) Grab the long black tube and rock it side to side and pull hard until it comes out. there are no screws holding it in, just a small clip on the inside top of it. You can try pressing the top, but I just yanked it out. 4.) Optional, I sprayed some windex on a paper towel and cleaned out the inside. 5.) Put it all back together and go test drive it. Projects completed: 1.) Serpentine belt...........$25 Gatorback w/ac 2.) Sparkplugs..................$42 Ngk-Ix-Iridium 3.) Radio replaced............$225 JVC HD50 (BB install) 4.) Tires............................$700 Sumitomo III Local shop 5.) Oil Change/air filter.....$94 catro syntec 10W40,napa gold,K&N air 6.) Speakers....................$143 Infinity Kappa F=4", R=6x4 plate 7.) Throttle body clean.....$5 Throttle body cleaner 8.) De-snorkel..................$.10 A few paper towels Projects to do: fuel filter Battery (spring). __________________ I'll take my Guns, Religion, and Money; You can keep the "CHANGE" B.O.!! SO, GROW A PAIR NANCY AND DRIVE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT!! http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...Main/MyBox.jpg Last edited by mptoledo; 08-15-2009 at 01:04 PM.