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blkboxster 11-06-2007 08:59 AM

03+ side intake
 
where can i buy these, and would it look good?

thanks

Boxtaboy 11-06-2007 09:35 AM

At the dealer parts department, pelican parts online, Sunset Porsche,...among other places. If you think they look good on an 03, then you'll like it on your pre-03.

Allen K. Littlefield 11-07-2007 05:11 AM

I believe I was quoted $138.00 each unpainted by Sunset in OR. Pricey cosmetic change but you may be able to find a used set somewhere and if you are really lucky a set already painted in your body color. Let me know if you have any success as I may be interested too.

AKL

Padawan 11-07-2007 08:41 AM

Can someone post a photo of what we're discussing?

djomlas 11-07-2007 08:57 AM

u can see how the older ones are 'pushed in' more

older
http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-20...e-1024x768.jpg

newer style
http://www.forum-auto.com/uploads/20...92_boxster.jpg


i actually prefer the older ones, couse they add more depth to the car

porsche986spyder 11-07-2007 10:19 AM

It seems as though the design to move the grills/blades closer to the out side would make it easier to pull more air into the engine. Anyone know for sure?

Padawan 11-07-2007 01:03 PM

Thanks for the photo. I never knew there was an "updated" design. I think I agree with you in preferring the older design.

djomlas 11-07-2007 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by porsche986spyder
It seems as though the design to move the grills/blades closer to the out side would make it easier to pull more air into the engine. Anyone know for sure?

i dont know for sure, but to me it looks like a hole, one way or another, tha the air is sucked from. it doesn look like any kinda ram air, but just any air that is out there, so speed doesnt seem to make any difference

Allen K. Littlefield 11-07-2007 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by porsche986spyder
It seems as though the design to move the grills/blades closer to the out side would make it easier to pull more air into the engine. Anyone know for sure?

After looking closely at both inlet covers, it seems that the inside opening is exactly the same size on both so unless the ribs are larger on one over the other the same amount of air should be delivered. It would also seem that removing the snork would provide a bit of ram effect as then the cavity would fill with air pressure at speed and not just be drawn in through that narrow opening pipe which looks somewhat restrictive. The actual opening where the snork enters the filter box is larger than the opening in the end of the snork as it tapers from narrow at the opening end to larger at the filter entry end. Just some thoughts and observations :cool: .

AKL


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