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Bmod986 · 12-16-2011, 03:24 PM

Milehigh makes a good point on the K&N, my concern with it the oil the evaporates and shortens the life of the MAF according to some, but it isn't certain.
ProjectM96 how does the BMCs sound. Pelican parts doesn't have them so where do you recommend getting it from. Also I bought the car with 110,000 miles on it so I dont think that the previous owner did the transmission oil so i want to get that done as well.
Pelican has a bunch of spark plugs so i wanted to narrow my options down to how there different specs will affect my cars performance. Did you change the spark plug tubes? If so did you do porsche originals or did you do the aftermarket ones?

Thanks for the help.

DenverSteve · 12-16-2011, 03:37 PM

The only oil problem I've ever see you are when the filters are over oiled. Otherwise no problem.

Bmod986 · 12-16-2011, 03:45 PM

Thanks Denver Steve. I had read that as well. So if i do go for the K&N i have to be meticulous with the cleaning and oiling process. Do you have any experience with changing the spark plug tubes? I just really want to know if there is any difference between the porsche originals and the Febi aftermarket.

DenverSteve · 12-16-2011, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Bmod986

Thanks Denver Steve. I had read that as well. So if i do go for the K&N i have to be meticulous with the cleaning and oiling process. Do you have any experience with changing the spark plug tubes? I just really want to know if there is any difference between the porsche originals and the Febi aftermarket.

You don't have to be meticulous. Just oil sparingly. A little goes a long way. I have no knowledge about the spark plug tubes as I have the dealership do all my maintenance.

Bala · 12-17-2011, 04:57 AM

When you guys talk about oiling and cleaning are you oiling and cleaning the filter itself?

healthservices · 12-17-2011, 08:35 AM

Febi ones :dance:

MileHighBoxster · 12-17-2011, 09:10 AM

Yes you do

ProjectM96 · 12-18-2011, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Bmod986

Milehigh makes a good point on the K&N, my concern with it the oil the evaporates and shortens the life of the MAF according to some, but it isn't certain.
ProjectM96 how does the BMCs sound. Pelican parts doesn't have them so where do you recommend getting it from. Also I bought the car with 110,000 miles on it so I dont think that the previous owner did the transmission oil so i want to get that done as well.
Pelican has a bunch of spark plugs so i wanted to narrow my options down to how there different specs will affect my cars performance. Did you change the spark plug tubes? If so did you do porsche originals or did you do the aftermarket ones?

Thanks for the help.

I have the AFE installed on my car. It sounds great. Partly because it removes the intake hose silencer unlike the BMC or K&N.

I have not done the 90,000 mile transmission oil change yet since my car is at 85,000 now. Be sure to post pics of the process. I am not sure how to do it myself and I had trouble finding "How To" guides.

I don't remember where the BMC was sold, but try design911.com or myhotboxster.com

Bmod986 · 12-19-2011, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ProjectM96

I have the AFE installed on my car. It sounds great. Partly because it removes the intake hose silencer unlike the BMC or K&N.

I have not done the 90,000 mile transmission oil change yet since my car is at 85,000 now. Be sure to post pics of the process. I am not sure how to do it myself and I had trouble finding "How To" guides.

I don't remember where the BMC was sold, but try design911.com or myhotboxster.com

Alright guys i already placed the order. I got the K&N, platinum 4 node spark plugs, Febi spark plug tubes, oil filter, fuel filter, and that will be delivered on thursday 22. I have to do a bit of research on the transmission oil change, but i have the basic understanding thanks to the pelican tech articles. I will have pics and video on youtube when i get the job done. So look forward to that. Aslo i was thinking about the AFE but then i thought that is money i could use on the new front bumper which I want so I went with K&N. BMC looks very similar to K&N but the price gap is huge. I will film the car with the stock filter and then with the K&N so that everyone will hear the difference. I hope its a nice one. Let me know if im missing something to buy or do while i have the car on jacks.

gschotland · 12-25-2011, 09:06 AM

Platinum plugs are definitely a no no. Lots of posts on this.

Stick with the stock Beru plugs (about $9 each, sold by Pelican and others) and you'll be a happy guy.

Bala · 12-25-2011, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by gschotland

Platinum plugs are definitely a no no. Lots of posts on this.

Stick with the stock Beru plugs (about $9 each, sold by Pelican and others) and you'll be a happy guy.

Are you saying this platinum in general is a no-no? I just installed 6 of these.

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