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Old 03-28-2012, 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by USMC_DS1
Watched the video. Looks promising... I like the way they funnel the air in between the two air filters into a y-shaped intake. Wish they had made the heat shield more enclosed on the sides though.
Exactly, i also like the way it is "funneled". I am sure Alex will be chiming in here soon!
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Originally Posted by Skibum
It's only a driveabout. If you drive the track I think they keep the speeds below 30.
I just think the run from Tarrytown to LimeRock with a ton of Porsche's could be fun.
Without question! I have another friend w/ a 09' C2S and one w/ an 07' C2 that would most likely join as well. Let's do it! It will also give me a change to learn @ Limerock, I never had the chance to run it. I had to cancel one or two DEs there in the past, so this will give me a sense of the track!
Old 03-28-2012, 07:53 PM
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As long as it isn't bad weather I plan on doing it.
Let's touch base as it gets closer.
Old 03-28-2012, 08:27 PM
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If you want better sound and to lose some weight get a Tubi exhaust. It has a great sound. If you already have PSE get the Sharkwerks center muffler delete. I just put one on my car and am very pleased with it. I had a Tubi on my previous 997.2S non PSE and I prefer the sound of the PSE/Sharkwerks. The Sharkwerks pipe loses a bit of weight too.
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Wait till may 19th? My DE season opens apr 9th at limerock, then it will be 2 days at NHMS 24-25th.
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Originally Posted by SARGEPUG
I have another question relating to this. Isn't going to be at least the same temp air as the stock setup?
Stock 997.2 has the dual cone air filters completely enclosed only breathing air from the outside. This Fabspeed intake has the cone air filters exposed inside the engine bay regardless of the little carbon divider you will be breathing hot engine and exhaust heat.
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Will a stock 997.2 airbox fit in a 997.1? Has anyone tried? Wonder if that might have some gains?
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It might but you'd have to deal with getting the dual induction ports in the hood. Not sure that would work very well.

Originally Posted by USMC_DS1
Will a stock 997.2 airbox fit in a 997.1? Has anyone tried? Wonder if that might have some gains?
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Yeh, not too keen re fab work on a car this new still... would require cutting into my rear deck.
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I have a brand new Fab Speed intake I took off my 09 C4 S. if you want it PM me.
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Guys with a stock engine you all are totally wasting money buy replacing either the .1 or .2 stock air box/ intake.
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Originally Posted by mdrums
Guys with a stock engine you all are totally wasting money buy replacing either the .1 or .2 stock air box/ intake.
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Of everything else in the car stock air intake is a very well designed part.
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Originally Posted by mdrums
Stock 997.2 has the dual cone air filters completely enclosed only breathing air from the outside. This Fabspeed intake has the cone air filters exposed inside the engine bay regardless of the little carbon divider you will be breathing hot engine and exhaust heat.
Not true, if you watch the video the stock unit is unsealed at the bottom to let out rainwater.
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Originally Posted by Alan C.
If you want better sound and to lose some weight get a Tubi exhaust. It has a great sound. If you already have PSE get the Sharkwerks center muffler delete. I just put one on my car and am very pleased with it. I had a Tubi on my previous 997.2S non PSE and I prefer the sound of the PSE/Sharkwerks. The Sharkwerks pipe loses a bit of weight too.
I am very happy w/ my PSE and don't want the car to get too "exotic" sounding. I think that is more for the Ferrari's, lambos, etc and doens't fit on a Porsche.
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If you decide to order, remember to contact Alex or Joey at Fabspeed directly for your Rennlist discount.


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