someone's advice on these 987 intakes?

[Bavarian Motorist]

I finally found ONE place that sells intakes for 987s.

I am not sure what to look for, however. I really need some advice and insight.



This one looks kind of cheap and under-priced. There's no tube, and the description says it installs directly on the factory air box.

http://www.gmpperformance.com/index.cfm?PG=detail&PID=159582&VS=1



This one is from the same company, costs 30 bucks more (I'd be happy to pay it) and has a tube and all, BUT, on the pic, it says "utilizes OEM air feed pipe".

http://www.gmpperformance.com/index.cfm?PG=detail&PID=141376


Basically, I want to know if anyone has any info on these. I want a quality product. Not top of the line, but not a piece of trash either.

Advice and opinions are more than welcomed right now.

Thank you all.

[Bavarian Motorist]

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

[Bavarian Motorist]

Anyone? I'd appreciate it.

[ricklin]

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]

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]

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