Issue with BMC filters
11-06-2020, 12:20 PM
#16
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This is interesting as I just looked at the images from BBI that sells these filters, and they look exactly like the one you took photos of.
https://www.bbiautosport.com/product...er-gt3-carrera
I purchased from them before. I do not remember if the gasket was there or not.
I am going to revert back to the paper filter (I have a GT3). I am going to switch them out soon and will update what my old filter looked like (with or without a gasket).
https://www.bbiautosport.com/product...er-gt3-carrera
I purchased from them before. I do not remember if the gasket was there or not.
I am going to revert back to the paper filter (I have a GT3). I am going to switch them out soon and will update what my old filter looked like (with or without a gasket).
11-06-2020, 12:21 PM
#17
even BMC's website shows the all red filter on their site, no black gasket like the OEM. interesting! Have you called BMC directly?
https://www.bmcairfilters.com/eng/ca...09-01/1107/art
https://www.bmcairfilters.com/eng/ca...09-01/1107/art
11-06-2020, 12:50 PM
#18
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Only the OEM Porsche stamped BMC filter has the gasket on it, the BMC only branded ones do not. To the best of my knowledge the ones without the gasket perform as expected.
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JesseRohr (11-06-2020)
11-06-2020, 03:45 PM
#19
Originally Posted by audiophilitis
where did you buy your replacement filter?
11-06-2020, 04:49 PM
#20
Porsche branded ones are the only way to go IMO. Suncoast has them for $380/set, purchased mine at a local dealer for $633/set. I had no choice as I already had the car taken apart for plugs, oil change, brake fluid flush, etc.
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KA 991 GT3 (04-12-2021)
11-06-2020, 08:26 PM
#22
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Ordered a set of BMC filters, part #FB709/01 for the RS and proceeded with the install this morning as part of the 2 year service.
first thing I noticed when I took the airbox cover off was that the original filters have a black rubber piping along the perimeter of the filter — while the new ones are all red. When I put the new ones on, they did fit, but not as snuggly as the original ones.
the same part number is referenced by several reputable vendors as the correct filter for the 991 GT3/GT3RS. Has anyone experienced the same issue?
first thing I noticed when I took the airbox cover off was that the original filters have a black rubber piping along the perimeter of the filter — while the new ones are all red. When I put the new ones on, they did fit, but not as snuggly as the original ones.
the same part number is referenced by several reputable vendors as the correct filter for the 991 GT3/GT3RS. Has anyone experienced the same issue?
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Larry Cable (04-08-2024)
11-06-2020, 08:49 PM
#23
As I understand it, the filters with the black gasket are OEM for the GT3 RS; the filters without the black gasket are OEM for the GT3. The ones without the black gasket are OEM and will fit both cars, and are less expensive. I'm not sure why there is a cosmetic difference, or if there is a performance difference.
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Needsdecaf (11-07-2020)
11-07-2020, 04:19 PM
#25
Three Wheelin'
Lesson learned — BMCs that go for $160-170/set are the all-red ones with no gasket and shaped slightly differently from the OEM. They will fit but are not snug as they should. Use at your own peril.
Porsche branded ones are the only way to go IMO. Suncoast has them for $380/set, purchased mine at a local dealer for $633/set. I had no choice as I already had the car taken apart for plugs, oil change, brake fluid flush, etc.
Porsche branded ones are the only way to go IMO. Suncoast has them for $380/set, purchased mine at a local dealer for $633/set. I had no choice as I already had the car taken apart for plugs, oil change, brake fluid flush, etc.
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Larry Cable (04-08-2024)
11-09-2020, 04:33 PM
#26
I didn’t ask but that’s good to know. Thanks
04-11-2021, 11:32 PM
#27
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Can someone please educate me regarding using BMC filters on a GT3? Is there an advantage over the paper filters? Seems like suncoast just has the all red ones. Will that work correctly for a GT3?
What do you all recommend?
04-12-2021, 10:20 AM
#28
I doubt that Suncoast will sell you the incorrect filters. Maybe check to see if the part number is BMC or Porsche — if the former (FB709/01), that will not work.
04-08-2024, 02:39 PM
#30
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Getting ready to do the 2 year service on my GT3. Will be done at an indy shop, not the dealer.
Can someone please educate me regarding using BMC filters on a GT3? Is there an advantage over the paper filters? Seems like suncoast just has the all red ones. Will that work correctly for a GT3?
What do you all recommend?
Can someone please educate me regarding using BMC filters on a GT3? Is there an advantage over the paper filters? Seems like suncoast just has the all red ones. Will that work correctly for a GT3?
What do you all recommend?