Which reasonable priced air intake?

[Overdrive]

Originally Posted by Johnny Danger

Without hi-jacking the thread, the exhaust system on the "s" model is very different from the one on your '97 . The headers on the "s" incorporate pre-cats . When eliminated, this gives rise to a whole host of challenges .

Big oversight on my part not looking back at the model and year of the car, good catch, Johnny. At that point it's not a cost-effective alternative to the intake.

To the original poster's point of concern, I can't say there's any "well-priced" intake for the Boxster, as the only one I've ever seen that still involves an airbox is the EVO Motorsports one, which rings in usually between $350-400, depending on where you shop.

If you're looking for the aesthetics of the nicer sound and don't care about performance gains/losses, go for the Evo intake, and (personal opinion), I'd say nix the oiled cone and go for a paper cone if you can find one to match up to it. The cost of a replaceable filter once or twice a year shouldn't kill you, and no MAF fouling to worry about.

[Johnny Danger]

Unfortunately, the size of cone filter on the Evo intake is propriety . However, it's considered a "life-time" filter . Meaning, with routine cleaning it will probably last forever . As far as oiling it is concerned, it's really not that big of a deal as long as you apply the right amount .

[MileHighBoxster]

I agree that if you look at the engine compartment of the Boxster it is almost impossible to achieve "cold air intake" by replacing the factory airbox and installing a CAI that originates in the engine compartment. If you want to do that you'll have to have the intake originate outside the engine compartment where there is actually cold air.

[onaFLYer]

Originally Posted by MileHighBoxster

I agree that if you look at the engine compartment of the Boxster it is almost impossible to achieve "cold air intake" by replacing the factory airbox and installing a CAI that originates in the engine compartment. If you want to do that you'll have to have the intake originate outside the engine compartment where there is actually cold air.

What about using a 987 airbox? I have heard that this set-up is a big improvement over the 986 airbox.

Anyone try this?

[DenverSteve]

Can't imagine why. Why would it be?

[onaFLYer]

Originally Posted by DenverSteve

Can't imagine why. Why would it be?

When the 550 model came out, it had a jump in power over the standard S model. I was told that the airbox is different, this is second hand info so,....

[JAAY]

Stock box with an ipd silicone pipe and a stock filter. De snorkel of coarse.

[Jaxonalden]

Originally Posted by onaFLYer

When the 550 model came out, it had a jump in power over the standard S model. I was told that the airbox is different, this is second hand info so,....

Fly, you are absolutely CORRECT! The 2004 anniversary 550 and the 987's utilize the same basic design concept as the EVO intake. The airbox is built as an all encompassing unit, not like the EVO that utilizes panels to seal the air filter from the engine compartment.

Below; 550/987 airbox assembly breakdown ($560+ tubing from airbox)

Porsche Boxster Air Cleaner Parts

550/987 air filter

Pelican Parts - Product Information: 987-110-133-00-M67

EVO intake ($379)

Pelican Parts - Product Information: EVO-INTK986HF

The filter is an oval, tube shape like the EVO, but a lot bigger to allow more unrestricted air flow. It's design is a straight shot from the left hand intake port, through a big snorkel (to probably suppress sound), to the filter and to the MAF. The 550/987 intake set-up is an OEM answer to the EVO intake. Porsche engineering at an EVO price, and you can to install it on your car.