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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-13-2016, 05:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,168
Posted By berty987
An old thread I know. The 987 3.2 headers are a 3...

An old thread I know. The 987 3.2 headers are a 3 into one equal branch design rather than a tree arrangement on the 2.7 and 3.4 987 as pictured. Having dyno'd both designs on my 3.2 , I can...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-17-2013, 11:08 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 116,039
Posted By berty987
The 987 and 986 have different ECU programmes...

The 987 and 986 have different ECU programmes (and ECU's) , even though they share the same heads and much of the internal engine parts. If you fit a 987 inlet plenum T its supposed to modulate...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-17-2013, 10:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,639
Posted By berty987
The Sachs sport clutch kit consists of upgraded...

The Sachs sport clutch kit consists of upgraded friction material ( organic) on the pressure plate, higher spring clamping force on the cover plate and hand built design , plus an uprated release...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-17-2013, 10:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,261
Posted By berty987
I removed the complete arm when I did mine , its...

I removed the complete arm when I did mine , its easier to fit the dampers on a bench to the bracket and then install the complete arm. There are a few options for the damper rate also , personally...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-17-2013, 10:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,614
Posted By berty987
Interesting comments about the rear sway bar. I...

Interesting comments about the rear sway bar. I recently discovered the same thing on my 987 when I fitted a slightly stiffer rear bar from the original. The rear is now more "alive" and its possible...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-17-2013, 10:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,509
Posted By berty987
2009 boxster would be the dfi engine ? These have...

2009 boxster would be the dfi engine ? These have different rear silencers to the earlier 3.4 non dfi engined cars as the manifolds are unequal lengths on the left and right hand side of the car on...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-17-2013, 10:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,736
Posted By berty987
Would be interesting to hear how you get on. I...

Would be interesting to hear how you get on. I was under the impression that only the aftermarket and motorsport shocks fitted to the Gt3 were possible to rebuild. The standard shock is a budget...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-18-2012, 03:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,775
Posted By berty987
You can usually self check the MAF by completely...

You can usually self check the MAF by completely disconnecting it. The engine should still run as the lambda probe will trim the fuelling to suit the emissions. The primary lambda probes are wideband...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-16-2012, 03:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,721
Posted By berty987
You may want to look at the article posted on...

You may want to look at the article posted on planet-9 ref gutting standard cats, and the performance gain. Though the article is based on the 987 , the principle is the same on a 986. Personally I...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-08-2012, 03:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,980
Posted By berty987
Are you sure a 986 inlet manifold will fit a 996...

Are you sure a 986 inlet manifold will fit a 996 3.4 ? If its a cayman 3.4 engine it will already have intake manifoilds to suit. The trans mounts are based on the power and transmission type of the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-18-2012, 03:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,377
Posted By berty987
The control arms are fixed to the chassis behind...

The control arms are fixed to the chassis behind the front suspension and in front on the rear . As you lower the car and move the suspension further away from its pivot you would get more camber and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-23-2012, 01:51 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 85,191
Posted By berty987
For an E gas 986 (ie electronic rather than cable...

For an E gas 986 (ie electronic rather than cable operated throttle body) you need a 74 mm Tb from a 3.6 Cayenne / 3.4 cayman or boxster or late model 2.7 cayman/boxster 996 605 115 01 / 997 605 115...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-23-2012, 11:44 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 85,191
Posted By berty987
The cayman uses the same 74mm TB as the 3.6 996...

The cayman uses the same 74mm TB as the 3.6 996 and early 997 3.6/3.8. The gen 2 DFI 3.8 L engined 997 uses the larger 82mm TB. Regarding the mounting tees for the 74mm TB the cayman 987 and the 996...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-17-2012, 11:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,441
Posted By berty987
I think the owners handbook lists all the...

I think the owners handbook lists all the elements covered by the alarm. The glove box, doors, front and rear trunk and hood all have sensors . If these trigger or if you have the interior microwave...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-16-2012, 04:53 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 116,039
Posted By berty987
A quick search through the parts catalogue...

A quick search through the parts catalogue suggests the only difference between a standard 986 and the 550 aniversary is the air cleaner housing and the MAF , the rest of the inlet system , engine...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-15-2012, 11:32 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,134
Posted By berty987
I'd wait for the gen 2 981 for all the new car...

I'd wait for the gen 2 981 for all the new car niggles to be ironed out and a significant power increase (350 hp from the carrera engine?) or the spyder version as others have said. Currently Id...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-06-2012, 03:44 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 116,039
Posted By berty987
To be honest I would fit the 996 3.6 inlet tee...

To be honest I would fit the 996 3.6 inlet tee rather than the IPD plenum to mount the 74mm throttle body and then fabricate my own hose to connect to the airbox via the MAF. The IPD plenum is an...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-06-2012, 03:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,496
Posted By berty987
The sales info suggests the 987 exhaust is...

The sales info suggests the 987 exhaust is lighter than that of the 986 and its redesigned to overcome the infamous heat shield rattle. In terms of performance, only the 3.2S 987 manifold is actually...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-05-2012, 08:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,496
Posted By berty987
The 987and 986 use the same head and bolt pattern...

The 987and 986 use the same head and bolt pattern but the exhausts are designed differently to overcome the staggered position of the heads. On the 986 they chose the make the headers unequal and the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-03-2012, 11:50 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 116,039
Posted By berty987
I personally believe the 987 OEM filter has one...

I personally believe the 987 OEM filter has one big advantage in that the larger filter area over the 986 (14.5 sqft vs 6.1sqft) not only gives a lower pressure drop but also a significant longevity...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-03-2012, 05:55 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 116,039
Posted By berty987
Not sure the 986 or 987 3.2 or 2.7 will benefit...

Not sure the 986 or 987 3.2 or 2.7 will benefit from the 82mm tb of the 997 carrera 3.8/gt3 . There was a guy that tried it over in australia and he thought it actually lost power. Fitting the 74mm...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-03-2012, 05:24 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,281
Posted By berty987
The metal is non ferrous ie aluminium based. That...

The metal is non ferrous ie aluminium based. That begs the question is there an issue with the pistons / bores or another part in the engine .? I believe the cam tensioning guides are plastic , these...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-03-2012, 04:56 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,281
Posted By berty987
Reading up on bearing failures it's normally a...

Reading up on bearing failures it's normally a result of the race guide or the balls suffering damage. Typically this damage is caused by either foreign particles entering the bearing races or the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-29-2012, 08:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,933
Posted By berty987
They also supplied the exhausts for the 987...

They also supplied the exhausts for the 987 including pse though gillet made the standard outlet tips. I think Porsche dropped them as suppliers in 2009.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-29-2012, 08:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,385
Posted By berty987
Not sure of the current price , but I seem to...

Not sure of the current price , but I seem to recall the complete kit was around 400 usd.
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