Top 5 mods to add HP

[jb92563]

When I installed the 2nd cat delete pipe and the Top Speed Muffler it definitely made a very noticeable difference in the responsiveness of the engine.

Power wise it feels like it helped as well. I would describe it as having more HP power earlier in the power curve.

The engine response seems instant now with little lag and by 4000rpm you feel getting pushed back in the seat with more force than before, whereas stock on the 2001 S you felt the power coming on strong more around 5000 rpm.

The result is that I'm certain the 0-60mph time is quicker since the power kicks in earlier than before.

I did the mod more for the sound, and it sounds great, but the overall result is much more than I expected and a nice surprise.

[OHBoxsterS]

Originally Posted by Tripbox

Hi I am new to the forum, and love all the cars I have seen on here. simply amazing. I am looking at purchasing a 986, but want to know what I could do to add some HP, as it is my understanding that the base models are not the fastest car on the block. Let me know what you guys think? thanks

I wouldn't settle for anything other than an S. If you need more power than an S, send it off to Jake Raby. I believe he can get you 330 or so whp. Stock S has about 220-225 at the wheels.

[Johnny Danger]

It's very hard to squeeze more power out of the boxster's n/a engine. At some point, the equation starts to look like 1hp = $1,000. Take it from someone who knows.

[The French Dude]

Is the regular shape K&N air filter improve somewhat ?