BD997

all i can say is wow... i just came from installing the Fabspeed cold air intake and air filter ...you can hear the car breath now...from 2000-4000 rpm the sound has gotten deeper...this was the best $325 I have ever spent on a bolt on...I highly recomend it... Now im going to order the Fabspeed MaxFlo exhaust system...ill keep you guys posted!

JasonF

Congrats...that's my biggest bone to pick with the 997 - the anemic engine sound. I may have to check it out myself.

Gary R.

BD - take a deep breath now... ahhhhhh.

Before you jump on the Fabspeed wagon (and I agree - they are great) why not wait and see what GHL (Rennlist sponsor!) comes out with? To be honest I like the Fabspeed header design better than the 996 GHL collector but not sure what the 997 will look like. Of course buy the one you prefer regardless of Rennlist affiliation, I know I will.

Just tryin to save you from another order/uh-oh/cancel thingie!

BD997

thanks...and you know I didnt even know who GHL was...im gonna check them out...good lookin out

jcnesq

Ordered my Fabspeed cold air kit last night. I've been good for too long since getting the 997S, now the slippery slope is eating at me!

Richard in Colorado

I have a call into GHL to see if they're even planning to make a cold air intake for the 997. I couldn't find one for any earlier models.

TT Surgeon

Once it starts, there's no stopping!

PV

Do I understand a 11.8 HP gain and a more racy sound?

BD997

thats what they say...all I can vouch for is the sound...deeper .....nice!!!

jcnesq

Just got my Fabspeed cold air kit and couldn't wait to install it - BUT the damn engine hatch cover won't open - have to see the dealer next week.

avelino

Have you taken the mesh out? What is it for? Haven't you been concerned of getting away with it?

jcnesq

avelino - I think at one point it was recommended to take the MAF filter out, but now Fabspeed's website states "DO NOT remove- MAF mass airflow plastic screen on your 997 & 997"S". Leave the screen installed on your 997."

Wish I could open my engine hatch and install my kit!

MJones

The video says 25% increase in airflow, the website says 20% increase...noe they say to leave the
screen in....Engineering quality???
200 bucks for a red hose
Snake Oil I say

jcnesq

My first thought after opening the box today - damn they must be making a mint on these hoses! Their dynos show some increase, but that might be snake oil. If it just sounds good, I'll be happy. Now to get my hatch cover open!

BTW, the instructions have crossed out the former instruction to remove the MAF grill. I think for 996's you could remove it, but in a 997 that must mess up the computer.

MJones - congrats - I'll be looking for your Guards Red 997S around town in a week or so!

avelino

Tks Jim, I hope that you have opened your engine hatch by now and tried the kit already. I saw the remark that you mentioned above in their website, but I also saw the movie very carefully and in it they clearly say that you should take the screen out "in exchange for more horsepower". What do they say in the instructions? How was your live experience? I must confess that I have also ordered the kit....but it will take some time to arrive in Brazil.