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Old 06-03-2010, 10:16 AM
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I live in Dubai, would de-snorkeling my Cayman S not result in more dust ingress? Thinking mainly of highway cruising with side on desert sand storm we get here...???
Old 06-03-2010, 09:35 PM
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The 997 if you look has the same cold snorkel concept, so as long as you replace your air-filter every 6 months I would imagine you'll be fine. How often does the dealership recommend you replace your filter as you live in Dubai?
Old 06-09-2010, 01:32 AM
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Originally Posted by BoxsterG
I have some things left over from my '05 987 S that I want to give away if anyone is interested. 987 Grills and restrictor plate, Amber Side markers, aftermarket Air filter (given to me by freind but is new and unused), and some other small tidbits. I dont forsee me needing these anytime in the near future and dont want them to go to waste. It appears that we will be obtaining a Panamera as opposed to another 987 S. Please PM me if you are interested.
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Old 06-09-2010, 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by drcollie
Engineers at Porsche would never leave 15 HP sitting on the table for simple air venting. Think about it. They spend thousands of dollars in engineering to get 1 HP out of an engine and maintain reliability.

Butt dynos are highly affected by sensory input (noise, intake and exhaust). Always have been.

Before I would remove mine, I'd what to see what a new air sensor costs. Probably not cheap.
I think engineers most certainly would leave, or rather be told to leave 15hp on the table in order to keep the HP and performance numbers of the Boxster/Cayman comfortably below the 911.
Old 06-10-2010, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Wanderer
I think engineers most certainly would leave, or rather be told to leave 15hp on the table in order to keep the HP and performance numbers of the Boxster/Cayman comfortably below the 911.
They can do it in software a lot less expensively than by making the restrictor hardware. Not everything can be explained by conspiracy theories.
Old 06-10-2010, 12:45 PM
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Well, I agree it's not comething that I can image would be done without a good reason. Can anyone with a 911 (turbo?) tell us for sure weather a similar restrictor is found on its intake?
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The plate is there for two reasons:

1- Keep cigarette butts out
2- Minimize intake sound

Therefore, restricting air-flow and great sound...
Old 06-11-2010, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by JimmyT
Well, I agree it's not comething that I can image would be done without a good reason. Can anyone with a 911 (turbo?) tell us for sure weather a similar restrictor is found on its intake?
I looked up the Porsche PET docs for the 987 and 997TT.

On the 987:
987 575 647 01 impact absorber plate (AKA - what we call the restrictor plate)

On the 997TT:
Does not exist it seems according to the diagram. Just the air inlet (outside on body) and the air duct
Old 06-11-2010, 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Wanderer
I looked up the Porsche PET docs for the 987 and 997TT.

On the 987:
987 575 647 01 impact absorber plate (AKA - what we call the restrictor plate)

On the 997TT:
Does not exist it seems according to the diagram. Just the air inlet (outside on body) and the air duct

That's because Turbo drivers don't smoke...



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