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mts · 06-04-2010, 01:38 PM

I don't have any dyno evidence but something that was interesting to me none the less. I have a 2004 special edition which had slightly more power than the standard 2004 Boxster S from the factory. My understanding is the extra horsepower was basically achieved by an intake change and an ECU re-flash from the factory.

I compared my intake to one from a friends older Boxster S and indeed mine was pretty drastically different. However, one other thing that was interesting was my snorkle was massively larger than his was. I've not been able to compare a "standard" 2004 Boxster S to mine yet, but if it's the same situation it might lead one to believe a de-snorkle could have some slight added hp benefit.

Anyone got a picture of a snorkle off a standard 2004 Boxster S? I'll take a picture of mine and post it.

06-04-2010, 01:38 PM	#12
mts Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 312	I don't have any dyno evidence but something that was interesting to me none the less. I have a 2004 special edition which had slightly more power than the standard 2004 Boxster S from the factory. My understanding is the extra horsepower was basically achieved by an intake change and an ECU re-flash from the factory. I compared my intake to one from a friends older Boxster S and indeed mine was pretty drastically different. However, one other thing that was interesting was my snorkle was massively larger than his was. I've not been able to compare a "standard" 2004 Boxster S to mine yet, but if it's the same situation it might lead one to believe a de-snorkle could have some slight added hp benefit. Anyone got a picture of a snorkle off a standard 2004 Boxster S? I'll take a picture of mine and post it. __________________ 2004 550 SE #1081 of 1953 (sold) 1997 911 Targa (sold)