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Forum: DIY Project Guides 01-05-2017, 09:11 AM
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Posted By eddy
It does have greater reflective properties than...

It does have greater reflective properties than silver, plus with the race car it was on i wasn't headed to the local cars n coffee:) our two thread conversations are a welcome distraction from the...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 01-05-2017, 08:03 AM
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Posted By eddy
The DEI gold reflective tape works great. I used...

The DEI gold reflective tape works great. I used it on the engine bay side of a custom airbox in my SCCA ITS Miata (the box was made from sheetmetal) along with some thin silver duct insulation on...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 11-19-2016, 08:11 PM
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Posted By eddy
First session was stock desnorkeled. second was...

First session was stock desnorkeled. second was 987 airbox + ben plenum + 74mm tb.

I did not have a fan blowing into the air inlet on either run. Good that I did the same thing twice for control,...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 11-14-2016, 03:54 PM
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Posted By eddy
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/IMG_294914791...

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/IMG_29491479171202.jpg

here you go
Forum: DIY Project Guides 11-14-2016, 08:55 AM
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Posted By eddy
Deleted due to sideways photo. see below for...

Deleted due to sideways photo. see below for photo of dyno graph
Forum: DIY Project Guides 11-13-2016, 06:33 PM
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Posted By eddy
I did. I've been at an event all weekend and...

I did. I've been at an event all weekend and will share the graphs soon. it is a slight gain not just in peak but from the middle on up.
Forum: DIY Project Guides 11-10-2016, 05:49 PM
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Views: 109,023
Posted By eddy
All right everyone, sorry for the delay. I...

All right everyone, sorry for the delay.

I put 350 or so miles on the car after the 987 airbox and ben plenum/big tb install. It feels significantly stronger and the sound is better/louder than...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 10-28-2016, 06:30 AM
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Views: 109,023
Posted By eddy
I have a dyno session set for tuesday am. i'll...

I have a dyno session set for tuesday am. i'll share results then!
Forum: DIY Project Guides 10-19-2016, 06:46 PM
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Views: 109,023
Posted By eddy
Wow Ben. I put 200 miles on the car today....

Wow Ben.

I put 200 miles on the car today. Pulls much harder across the rpm range. I'm thrilled with the results. The quality of the piece is clear to see when you look at it, but the proof is in...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 10-18-2016, 08:53 PM
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Views: 109,023
Posted By eddy
got mine in. cut the aos pipe just a touch...

got mine in. cut the aos pipe just a touch because i couldnt get it unkinked. went for a drive and everything seems to be working great! it was wet out so i really couldn't push it. sounds great,...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 10-17-2016, 10:14 AM
Replies: 489
Views: 109,023
Posted By eddy
finally got the silicone reducer i ordered. with...

finally got the silicone reducer i ordered. with luck, the car will be up and going sometime tonight.
Forum: DIY Project Guides 10-12-2016, 04:38 PM
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Views: 109,023
Posted By eddy
pics coming soon i promise!

pics coming soon i promise!
Forum: DIY Project Guides 10-11-2016, 04:41 PM
Replies: 489
Views: 109,023
Posted By eddy
I agree. I thought about doing some testing with...

I agree. I thought about doing some testing with the 986 but ultimately decided that I wanted to just jump to the 987 box. I thought about other intakes but liked the fact that the 987 box is not...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 10-10-2016, 08:39 PM
Replies: 489
Views: 109,023
Posted By eddy
Got the 987 box in. A little under 2 hours to...

Got the 987 box in. A little under 2 hours to get the 986 airbox out, probably 3 to get the 987 in-- fitting, then cutting, then re-fitting, then wishing that Porsche made bigger engine access...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 10-07-2016, 07:01 PM
Replies: 489
Views: 109,023
Posted By eddy
This has the potential to be a very...

This has the potential to be a very cost-effective upgrade. Ben's put a lot of time in and I'm excited to see what the gains are as-is, and if he wants to incrementally improve from there I am all...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 10-06-2016, 07:55 AM
Replies: 489
Views: 109,023
Posted By eddy
As I was boring out the hole I thought that you...

As I was boring out the hole I thought that you probably made it the size you did for a reason :) When I make my thread for this whole install I will note that you sized it that way on purpose and...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 10-05-2016, 06:03 PM
Replies: 489
Views: 109,023
Posted By eddy
Sure thing, Gary. I will probably do a separate...

Sure thing, Gary. I will probably do a separate thread about the whole install in addition to offering feedback in this one about the plenum itself.
Forum: DIY Project Guides 10-05-2016, 05:49 PM
Replies: 489
Views: 109,023
Posted By eddy
ok, I got started on this today. some quick...

ok, I got started on this today. some quick notes:

I removed the factory plenum using the reverse of Ben's install notes above. came right out.

I observed that the AOS hole in the Ben Plenum...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 10-05-2016, 11:05 AM
Replies: 489
Views: 109,023
Posted By eddy
merci beaucoup!

merci beaucoup!
Forum: DIY Project Guides 10-05-2016, 10:44 AM
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Views: 109,023
Posted By eddy
hey Ben, any particular liquid gasket you think...

hey Ben, any particular liquid gasket you think will work best for tb/plenum mating? i think you sent that to me in pm but i might've gotten rid of it.
Forum: DIY Project Guides 10-04-2016, 05:46 PM
Replies: 489
Views: 109,023
Posted By eddy
Thanks for this! I am probably going to install...

Thanks for this! I am probably going to install the plenum tomorrow. These instructions will help.
Forum: DIY Project Guides 10-04-2016, 02:49 AM
Replies: 489
Views: 109,023
Posted By eddy
I picked up a 987 airbox. I'll be plumbing the...

I picked up a 987 airbox. I'll be plumbing the 986 3" MAF onto it and using 3" piping to the TB. I don't want to have to sort out a re-tune to accommodate the larger MAF.
Forum: DIY Project Guides 10-03-2016, 06:27 AM
Replies: 489
Views: 109,023
Posted By eddy
I did my baseline dyno run today. All stock,...

I did my baseline dyno run today. All stock, desnorkeled. three runs, best hp was 223, best tq was 196. will get started on install later this week/early next and do a follow up dyno once the...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 09-29-2016, 06:53 PM
Replies: 489
Views: 109,023
Posted By eddy
or how much driving? would like to move it along...

or how much driving? would like to move it along quickly:)
Forum: DIY Project Guides 09-29-2016, 06:05 PM
Replies: 489
Views: 109,023
Posted By eddy
baseline dyno 8am eastern monday. hope to get the...

baseline dyno 8am eastern monday. hope to get the airbox and plenum in and re dynoed the week after!
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