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Old 12-13-2019, 04:25 AM   #26
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I understand that the engine will need to be lowered quite a bit to fit the 996-intake, but if one where to manufacture a tailored engine cover with more clearance? Would that work? Or are there also fitting issues at the outside edge of the engine cover? One would have to sacrifice the subwoofer, but thats rarely used on a track inspired car anyhow.
My clearance issue was with the front lip of the engine bay, not the cover itself. That said, you can (and I do) run the engine cover from a cayman or 987 boxster. Its higher up though, so unless you hollow out your carpeted cover, it will not fit well.
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