shanson997

a newbie to the 997 but considering this...anyone have any good or bad experiences?

997 Carrera 997 Cold Air Kit $225 Tel: 215.646.4945
Fax: 215.646.9828
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Fits all 997 Vehicles 2005-2008
Simple to install under 20 minutes with Torx screwdriver.
997 Cold Air Kit gives +10HP and better throttle response.
20% more COLD AIR airflow from outside the engine compartment. More airflow= more power and improved sports car sound! 997 cars with stock mufflers and our MAXFLO Cold Air intake upgrade will have slightly enhanced sound from their exhaust system from adding ONLY the airintake to any 997 with stock mufflers. Complies with Porsche factory warranty.
Simple direct replacement BOLT-ON upgrade for all 997 factory Porsche air boxes and works the BEST with an optional BMC F1 air filter.
BMC F1 997 air filter list price $140.00 Fabspeed price is $120.00.

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w00zie

Is this the red pipe? If so it's worthless in my opinion (tried it, took it out the same day)
I ended up putting in a full CAI replacement (replaced the whole stock unit) and really didn't notice any difference other than a bit more noise in the top end

Edgy01

The 997 is already equipped with a "cold air kit" from the factory. What do you think that air intake is from outside the engine area?

What was that Barnum and Bailey used to say? There's a sucker born every minute? Anyone who claims that you can gain 10 hp from such a silly thing is blowing smoke. The filter itself breathes more because it lets more through. And why have they never had to pay out on a failed engine claim? Because there is no way to PROVE that their filter let the grit in that destroyed your engine!

cbzzoom

The factory air box is far better than any of the cheapo aftermarket "cold air kits".

In fact most of them are in fact more of a hot air intake than factory since they usually have less isolation than factory.

There's really no need to improve your air intake, but if you must :

If you just want sound, do the "orange cap" hack.

If you really think your engine needs to breathe better, the only way is a dual snorkel setup like the X51 kit.

russo

Direct your hard earned money in attending one of your local PCA DE events.

agdamis

Glad you said it!

mickfluff

If you know what your buying and go with a decent maker like maybe an EVO etc..get it... it will NOT add HP, but will add a bit better sound coming from that rear deck lid.... combined with a simple exhaust hack really sounds nice.

Do the mod then hit a track day....

utkinpol

Put BMC oiled air filter panel into stock airbox. It makes more practical difference than those 'kits'.

808c2s

Agreed with what utkinpol said. I have only the BMC air filter in my stock Airbox on a 997S. More free revving in the 5000+ RPM, compared to stock where it feels a bit more "choked".

rpalomo

ive changed intakes in some of my other cars- i always feel unless you work the whole exhaust system (hedders, intake, muffler)there arent that much gains...just my input. its not set in stone ofcourse

slider

does anybody remember the "cool collar"...

Marc Gelefsky

The Fabspeed kit will make the car sound a little better at WOT, thats just about all it does.