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TMM986 · 12-19-2005, 08:48 AM

Can someone tell me (in detail please) exactly what you mean by "desnorkeling" the 2.5L and what benefits one gets from this? Any problems resulting from doing this that I should be aware of?

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No problems to be aware of - de snorkeling is removing the tube connected to the airbox that reduces the intake sound for European noise levels. It doesn't necessarily increase airflow but it will sound a bit louder. Here's a link to step-by-step instructions with photos.

http://www.porscheboy.5u.com/desnork.htm

The hardest part is removing the grill on the intake without damaging it.

12-19-2005, 08:48 AM	#11
TMM986 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 24	Can someone tell me (in detail please) exactly what you mean by "desnorkeling" the 2.5L and what benefits one gets from this? Any problems resulting from doing this that I should be aware of? Thanks[/QUOTE] No problems to be aware of - de snorkeling is removing the tube connected to the airbox that reduces the intake sound for European noise levels. It doesn't necessarily increase airflow but it will sound a bit louder. Here's a link to step-by-step instructions with photos. http://www.porscheboy.5u.com/desnork.htm The hardest part is removing the grill on the intake without damaging it.