Looking for some simple engine mods
03-29-2012, 12:21 PM
#61
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There could be some additional weight savings. If you are carrying the cost of the CAI in pennies in your car then there would be a 3.9 lb. weight savings upon payment. 
03-29-2012, 01:41 PM
#62
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I think it is a dam shame w/ the 991 how it directly relates to this thread. The day of engine Eye candy and simple DIY jobs are history!!
03-29-2012, 02:06 PM
#63
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My tech told me that it is now easier to get to the plugs on the 991. The air filters do appear to be a bit of a pain. But for a once every 15k miles I wouldn't gripe too much.
I can still remember changing plugs, condenser and points in the 60's. They were mostly easy to get to but I'd do those 3 times to every one change for the new 911. Of course there are no condenser and points in the newer cars. And then there was the task of keeping the Webers synched. Would I want to go back to that? No. However, at the time it did offer a certain level of satisfaction.
I can still remember changing plugs, condenser and points in the 60's. They were mostly easy to get to but I'd do those 3 times to every one change for the new 911. Of course there are no condenser and points in the newer cars. And then there was the task of keeping the Webers synched. Would I want to go back to that? No. However, at the time it did offer a certain level of satisfaction.
03-29-2012, 07:59 PM
#64
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My tech told me that it is now easier to get to the plugs on the 991. The air filters do appear to be a bit of a pain. But for a once every 15k miles I wouldn't gripe too much.
I can still remember changing plugs, condenser and points in the 60's. They were mostly easy to get to but I'd do those 3 times to every one change for the new 911. Of course there are no condenser and points in the newer cars. And then there was the task of keeping the Webers synched. Would I want to go back to that? No. However, at the time it did offer a certain level of satisfaction.
I can still remember changing plugs, condenser and points in the 60's. They were mostly easy to get to but I'd do those 3 times to every one change for the new 911. Of course there are no condenser and points in the newer cars. And then there was the task of keeping the Webers synched. Would I want to go back to that? No. However, at the time it did offer a certain level of satisfaction.
03-30-2012, 05:41 AM
#65
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I didn't really have any success with intake mods on the mk2. Porsche did a wonderful job vs the mk1 and it seals perfectly too. You need to be careful that you don't just suck in hot air. More air is fine and all (well not turbulent...) but you don't want hot air and higher intake temps. Then the ECU pulls timing etc... and it goes downhill fast.
I just used our exhaust and tune for a few extra ponies on my 09S.
We documented some of our tuning stuff from late 2008 here:
http://sharkwerks.com/porsche/techni...s-ztadpol.html
The dyno of our exhaust. The stock center section is a bit of a blockage to be honest and it was easy to get a few ponies:
I just used our exhaust and tune for a few extra ponies on my 09S.
We documented some of our tuning stuff from late 2008 here:
http://sharkwerks.com/porsche/techni...s-ztadpol.html
The dyno of our exhaust. The stock center section is a bit of a blockage to be honest and it was easy to get a few ponies:
03-30-2012, 07:42 AM
#66
Air cleaner housing with sound openings
To avoid a possible intake of warm air from the engine compartment even under critical engine operating conditions (e.g. high ambient air temperature), the sound openings on the underside of the air cleaner housing have been modified. By using openings with a large surface area with inserted, nigh-on airtight polyamide fabric, the intake of warm air from the engine compartment is nearly completely prevented while the intake sound typical for Porsche is retained.
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To avoid a possible intake of warm air from the engine compartment even under critical engine operating conditions (e.g. high ambient air temperature), the sound openings on the underside of the air cleaner housing have been modified. By using openings with a large surface area with inserted, nigh-on airtight polyamide fabric, the intake of warm air from the engine compartment is nearly completely prevented while the intake sound typical for Porsche is retained.
03-30-2012, 01:08 PM
#68
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Sargepug, those 2 white fabric like pieces at the bottom of the air box are kind of like passive radiators on a sub woofer...but are tuned to take out sound. They do not pass any hot air back and forth.
Anyway, just trying to help you out...but it's your money and you seem bent on spending it on the Fabspeed intake...cool... what ever makes you happy but I just wanted to try and help and point these things out to you so that you don't go into mod's like this thinking you are going to feel any power difference in the car...even a tiny bit....there are no cheap inexpensive mod's to gain power on these cars.
Anyway, just trying to help you out...but it's your money and you seem bent on spending it on the Fabspeed intake...cool... what ever makes you happy but I just wanted to try and help and point these things out to you so that you don't go into mod's like this thinking you are going to feel any power difference in the car...even a tiny bit....there are no cheap inexpensive mod's to gain power on these cars.
03-30-2012, 07:06 PM
#69
Drifting
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Sargepug, those 2 white fabric like pieces at the bottom of the air box are kind of like passive radiators on a sub woofer...but are tuned to take out sound. They do not pass any hot air back and forth.
Anyway, just trying to help you out...but it's your money and you seem bent on spending it on the Fabspeed intake...cool... what ever makes you happy but I just wanted to try and help and point these things out to you so that you don't go into mod's like this thinking you are going to feel any power difference in the car...even a tiny bit....there are no cheap inexpensive mod's to gain power on these cars.
Anyway, just trying to help you out...but it's your money and you seem bent on spending it on the Fabspeed intake...cool... what ever makes you happy but I just wanted to try and help and point these things out to you so that you don't go into mod's like this thinking you are going to feel any power difference in the car...even a tiny bit....there are no cheap inexpensive mod's to gain power on these cars.
03-31-2012, 10:52 AM
#71
Drifting
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I didn't really have any success with intake mods on the mk2. Porsche did a wonderful job vs the mk1 and it seals perfectly too. You need to be careful that you don't just suck in hot air. More air is fine and all (well not turbulent...) but you don't want hot air and higher intake temps. Then the ECU pulls timing etc... and it goes downhill fast.
03-31-2012, 03:12 PM
#73
Drifting
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I first thought I won $250k in Mega Millions! I had 5 out of 6 numbers, winds up because I did not have the first 5 out of 5, it was only $150! I had the first 4 and then another number in the powerball spot, if I had the power ball in the right spot, then it would have been $10k
The hooked up a fresh keg of Boddingtons in the kegerator. I had to swith over the whole system, since it takes a N2/ Co2 mixture.
Breaking for lunch and installing after! I'll post pics!
The hooked up a fresh keg of Boddingtons in the kegerator. I had to swith over the whole system, since it takes a N2/ Co2 mixture.
Breaking for lunch and installing after! I'll post pics!
03-31-2012, 07:50 PM
#75
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