Cold Air Intake for 3.2
09-23-2012, 08:03 PM
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Cold Air Intake for 3.2
New To the forum and interested in any advice as to upgrading the airbox on my 1988 3.2 with a cold air intake system. What HP gains are to be expected and does this work well with the rear engine configuration. Thanks for any advice.
09-23-2012, 09:17 PM
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You already have a "cold air" intake system delivered right from the Factory. 
Go ahead and measure the ambient air temp in the engine compartment when the car is moving and you'll soon see what I mean.
You can drill 5-6 2" holes in the airbox cover for a little more intake noise and about a 2-3 BHP increase; something you cannot feel.
Go ahead and measure the ambient air temp in the engine compartment when the car is moving and you'll soon see what I mean.
You can drill 5-6 2" holes in the airbox cover for a little more intake noise and about a 2-3 BHP increase; something you cannot feel.
09-23-2012, 10:35 PM
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maybe so but I have seen "cold air" applications in front engine cars which did make a huge difference. So what would you recommend for a bit more power w/o breaking the bank. The car already has an exhaust .
09-23-2012, 10:40 PM
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As you already might know, Porsche isn't like any other manufacturer and doesn't leave such gains on the table.
Good software along with a good exhaust makes a nice improvement. Beyond that, one delves into the innards of the engine for further worthwhile gains.
Good software along with a good exhaust makes a nice improvement. Beyond that, one delves into the innards of the engine for further worthwhile gains.
