Desnorkel vs Cold Air Intake

[particlewave]

The stock 986 already has a cold air intake, but it definitely sounds better without the snorkel.
If you're referring to a K&N type setup with a cone filter (or other) inside the engine bay, not only will that muffle sound, but it will become a hot air intake.

[maytag]

Originally Posted by particlewave

The stock 986 already has a cold air intake, but it definitely sounds better without the snorkel.
If you're referring to a K&N type setup with a cone filter (or other) inside the engine bay, not only will that muffle sound, but it will become a hot air intake.

Thanks, yes I saw the disambiguation on other threads as well, so i could've been more clear.
I would not simply remove the airbox and ad a cone filter, letting it breathe hot air. There are any number of CAI kits on the market that include a panel and gasket to isolate the cone type filter from the engine bay. (I guess an important part of this discussion then, could be how effective this isolation is? )

Here's the thing: I test drove an '02 S before I bought my '03 S. The 02 seemed to have a much more pronounced 'snort' from the air intake than my desnorkeled '03. That sound was part of my decision to buy a 986. I'd like to find it.

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