someone's advice on these 987 intakes? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Bavarian Motorist · 12-13-2006, 09:30 AM

Maybe I can do a little ghetto set up using a 986 intake...hmmm!

Bavarian Motorist · 12-13-2006, 09:43 PM

Anyone? I'd appreciate it.

ricklin · 12-15-2006, 05:24 AM

NOT a fan of the 'K+N' or 'K+N' clone air filters. On my old MB diesel board the conclusion was that they do allow more crud to get past than the OEM paper filters.

Oiled element air filters can cause you big grief. Too much oil combined with the high temps in our Boxster's engine bay can lead to a fouled up (literally) MAF.

If you choose to go this route be very cautious when cleaning and reoiling the element, you do not want to buy a new MAF.

Do any of the companies that are selling these kits offer certified dyno results of their claimed HP gains?

IMHO you may gain a little HP, the trade off is more dirt in the engine, risk of MAF failure, and more noise. Our cars are damn good from the factory, "improving" the car is almost always a trade off.

Bavarian Motorist · 12-15-2006, 05:39 AM

There is no dyno test and no money-back guarantee. I am going to skip this product. Not enough info for me to dish out 400 bucks for.

I am just going to buy the fabspeed muffler until someone comes out with a REAL intake for my car.

Topless · 12-15-2006, 06:13 AM

Save your hard earned $$ for tires. That is where the action is on these cars if you want max performance.

John V · 12-15-2006, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Topless

Save your hard earned $$ for tires. That is where the action is on these cars if you want max performance.

Best advice I've heard in a long time.

I'll add in to save money for gas, too! And sunscreen...

Ex911Ownr · 12-15-2006, 08:27 AM

Well, I don't know about that...I've got the EVO intake and really love it!! The sound is so incredable that my son went out and ordered his the day after we installed mine! It took a few hours to get everything all installed (just because its always tight getting to that motor), I don't know about actual HP gains, but it makes this wonderful sucking sound when you tromp on the gas and especially around 5,000 RPM....music to my ears anyway. Just thought I'd throw in my 2 cents.