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Old 06-10-2014, 02:13 PM   #1
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Base Boxster performance progression

My 2001 base Boxster performs well at DE events at Sebring but it's time for some more power. Safety first so I have upgraded with Porsche sports wheels, drilled discs, OMP seats, Schroth harnesses and Brey-Krause roll bar. I know I am not going to keep the Corvettes and 911s on the straights (maybe in my Ferrari 430 but I am not going to subject that to Sebring's bumps!), but some performance gain would be appreciated. What is a good path to more power?
Intake snorkel - most people say it is not worth the minor gain
Sports muffler - lots of complaints in the forum about droning at 3000 rpm, and this is a road car too so that won't work. Any good suggestions?
Re flash the ECU - which one is a good option?
Increased mass flow rate sensor - which one?
Any other good thoughts?

Thanks for any constructive replies!

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Old 06-10-2014, 02:42 PM   #2
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Danks sport muffler is about 15 lbs lighter & zero drone.
Secondary cat delete pipes about 15 lbs lighter, & 3 HP gain. Exhaust louder no drone.
Underdrive crank pulley 5HP & slows power steering pump speed increasing reliability.
Maybe the best thing you can do is use Gold Foil to wrap intake components & reduce intake air temps.

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Old 06-12-2014, 08:03 AM   #3
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Thanks for the suggestions. I have heard good things about the Dansk mufflers before, so I will check out some pricing on these.
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Old 06-12-2014, 03:26 PM   #5
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I'm confused. I thought DE stood for Driver Education. Is it also a competition? Is it important to keep up with the Corvettes and 911s on the straights ?
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Old 06-14-2014, 12:40 PM   #7
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I'm confused. I thought DE stood for Driver Education. Is it also a competition? Is it important to keep up with the Corvettes and 911s on the straights ?
No of course not, you are quite right, DE is not a competitive event, except with oneself to get better. So what's wrong in looking for some more power?

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