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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-13-2024, 10:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,234
Posted By The Radium King
that's more like it - can't afford a cayman. i...

that's more like it - can't afford a cayman. i would argue, however, that the 986 has better lines than the 987; more curves, more true to the modern 550 concept.
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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-27-2024, 08:08 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,234
Posted By The Radium King
it appears to just be a z-top (zeintop) that has...

it appears to just be a z-top (zeintop) that has been modified to work without the hatch. if you look closely the fiberglass is rough where the buttresses were removed. also no interior shots so...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-20-2024, 09:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 478
Posted By The Radium King
apologies; i'll own that one. the rear suspension...

apologies; i'll own that one. the rear suspension is completely different, however i was unaware they still shared parts ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-19-2024, 08:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 478
Posted By The Radium King
the rear suspension in a 996 is completely...

the rear suspension in a 996 is completely different than a 986. rear vs mid-engine ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-12-2024, 05:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 349
Posted By The Radium King
think of it as an expensive sprint booster -...

think of it as an expensive sprint booster - small throttle inputs make a bigger difference with the larger throttle body.

you have a 1" water line with a 1" valve - 1/2 water flows when 1/2 open,...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-01-2024, 03:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,192
Posted By The Radium King
cable was only on 99 and earlier. i have a 2000....

cable was only on 99 and earlier. i have a 2000. if you want a larger cable throttle body you will have to use one from a 99 996. i have no idea re ID, dimensions, if they will fit on whatever you...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-20-2023, 01:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 555
Posted By The Radium King
996 rear wheels need a significant spacer to fit...

996 rear wheels need a significant spacer to fit on the rear of a 986.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-06-2023, 06:49 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 102,051
Posted By The Radium King
every time you compress air (force it through a...

every time you compress air (force it through a narrow opening) you do work. and heat the air. i would rather do less work and have cooler air.

but make your own choices. to quote yoda - do or not...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-03-2023, 09:03 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 102,051
Posted By The Radium King
i did install the 987 maf tube and push a 996...

i did install the 987 maf tube and push a 996 tune onto the car. it sure felt like performance improved not nothing quantifiable. my thought exercise was that the hp difference between a 3.2 and a...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-12-2023, 02:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,008
Posted By The Radium King
it really depends on how much the piston has to...

it really depends on how much the piston has to travel before bypass i think.

if you look at my math previous, if the piston only had to travel 1" then it would be 25 + 2.5 psi or a 10% increase...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-12-2023, 10:05 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,932
Posted By The Radium King
the only real difference with the SE tune is the...

the only real difference with the SE tune is the maf table to compensate for the larger tube. dunno what the tuner charges but it's a 15 minute job for anyone with a pst2. but you need the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-11-2023, 01:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,008
Posted By The Radium King
i'll give. i was thinking overall spring length...

i'll give. i was thinking overall spring length and not travel. quick math:

4" spring. has to travel 2" to bypass at 50 psi (made-up numbers).

so 2" at 50 psi = 25 psi / inch spring.

shim...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-09-2023, 05:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,008
Posted By The Radium King
with preload the spring is pushing back with the...

with preload the spring is pushing back with the same amount of force that caused the compression due to preloading. once overcome the spring has the original spring rate.

say a 10 lb / inch...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-09-2023, 10:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 335
Posted By The Radium King
... and did you disconnect the battery to reset...

... and did you disconnect the battery to reset the trims after doing the work? otherwise they will hang around a while.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-09-2023, 09:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 335
Posted By The Radium King
what tool are you using to get the data? using a...

what tool are you using to get the data? using a porsche tool you should get two readings:

FRA which is the closed-loop load value and is a number that can be between 0.7 and 1.32 before you get a...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-09-2023, 07:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,008
Posted By The Radium King
i was going to type out a big long response but...

i was going to type out a big long response but easier to just post this:

https://www.penskeshocks.com/blog/motorcycle-spring-preload-what-it-does-and-why-we-would-adjust-it

note the bit where...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-01-2023, 05:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 421
Posted By The Radium King
unplug your maf. if it fixes itself then you got...

unplug your maf. if it fixes itself then you got smoke goo on your maf and need to clean it.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-01-2023, 11:13 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,932
Posted By The Radium King
most of the power benefits come from the airbox. ...

most of the power benefits come from the airbox.

i ran with the 986 tube adapted to the 987 airbox for quite a while.

if you fit the 987 tube you will need to get the SE flash. at which point...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-30-2023, 12:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 598
Posted By The Radium King
check oil filter - $ to donuts there is green...

check oil filter - $ to donuts there is green rubber in there - failed solenoid.

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-26-2023, 12:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 462
Posted By The Radium King
i have a 4-stalk unit that i am not using if...

i have a 4-stalk unit that i am not using if someone wants it. i think i have the vw patch cables as well. pm if interested and can sort out a price.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-25-2023, 11:45 AM
Replies: 286
Views: 106,648
Posted By The Radium King
answered my own question - rights sold to guard...

answered my own question - rights sold to guard transmission who hope to be in production mebbe next year sometime and selling wholesale to rennch. fyi.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-25-2023, 09:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 824
Posted By The Radium King
with a 10" rear, 40 to 45 is a nice place to be,...

with a 10" rear, 40 to 45 is a nice place to be, so think about a spacer around 15mm. 10mm would probably be ok. a lot depends on what tire you are running. also, your lug bolts long enough?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-23-2023, 01:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,008
Posted By The Radium King
yeah, adding washers (ie compressing the spring)...

yeah, adding washers (ie compressing the spring) doesn't change the rating of the spring. springs are rated at # / ". ie, it will take 40 lbs of force to compress a 40 #/" spring one inch. it will...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-22-2023, 01:15 PM
Replies: 286
Views: 106,648
Posted By The Radium King
hey - necro-bump. anyone have any idea how to get...

hey - necro-bump. anyone have any idea how to get in touch with kcpaz (precision chassis works)? pcw seems to be out of business and i find myself with a stripped and caged boxster roller, a subi...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-11-2023, 08:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 398
Posted By The Radium King
sounds like the resonance flapper fluttering as...

sounds like the resonance flapper fluttering as it tries to engage. potentially gummed up with oil if associated with the other issue you are having.
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