Headers and exhaust on 2000 boxster s?

[2000986s]

Wow!!! I am so glad to see that people are so active on this forum, I honestly wasn't even expecting any serious replies. One thing I've definitely realized is that this isn't a car I am going to want to build to be super fast. My last car was a 2015 mustang and I was used to the high horsepower, throw you into the back of your seat kinda feeling. This little boxster s is gonna be a ton of fun and it's already plenty fast on its own. I'll throw some pretty wheels on it and focus on aesthetics, then focus on only doing an exhaust for the amazing sound, not necessarily for the +10-20hp that some manufacturers advertise. One last question for you guys- I've heard that if I'm going to do a CAI, an Evo intake is the way to go. Anybody have any experience with it, is it worth the 400$? Need for Speed: I will be posting pics on Monday when I get back from my road trip to AZ!!

[boxxster]

From what I've read, the general consensus on intakes is that they really don't do much other than increase sound. The factory intake setup is already a cold air design that flows more than adequately. Some people have measured higher IAT's with aftermarket setups, so you might actually lose power going that route.

Exhaust wise I'd start with the top speed bypass pipes. They're cheap, relatively simple to install, and give a modest bump in sound. If thats not loud enough, add a muffler and you'll have a pretty mean sounding setup.

[Need_for_speed]

I discovered pretty quick that there's a bunch of really great folks on this forum. I'm glad I joined, and you will be too.

I've driven Mustangs, Corvettes and Porsches on the track. If you're coming from a Mustang, I can see why you felt you needed more power. This is a totally different car, and on the track, there is absolutely no comparison -- a vastly different driving experience.

Your car was very carefully engineered for max performance by a bunch of really clever Germans, so you'll find that, short of dropping in a supercharger, it's really hard to pull any more performance from what is already an impressive car. So +1 to JayG and Cris -- upgrade the driver. Your car is a freaking blast to drive on track or autocross, so get out there and have fun!

The only other thing I might add, is if you're going to drop some money on the car: wheels and exhaust are nice, but bear in mind that your baby is 14 years old. If you haven't done so already, take it took a good indie shop (the guys on here can help you find one) and have them give it a thorough look. If I were you, I'd swap out the water pump without a second thought. You'll see multiple freak-outs on this board about IMS bearing issues, but in reality, if your water pump dies, it will destroy your engine with remarkable efficiency. And the chances of a water pump failing are a heck of a lot higher than an IMS failure.

Stay in touch, post the pics, and tell us about your adventures!

[Dubaday]

Originally Posted by 2000986s

Wow!!! I am so glad to see that people are so active on this forum, I honestly wasn't even expecting any serious replies.

You will soon realize this is by far the best forum. Period.

Originally Posted by 2000986s

One last question for you guys- I've heard that if I'm going to do a CAI, an Evo intake is the way to go. Anybody have any experience with it, is it worth the 400$?

I have one on mine, very cramped place to work with while installing though. It does sound a bit better along with the de-snorkel upgrade(lots of these mods help sound much more than gains as you can tell from our replies). I like it, I wouldn't go back. Do a search on it, ultimately up to you in the end.