Upgrading to the X51 Carbon Airbox...
10-02-2012, 08:25 AM
#16
Beautiful. The Air box design that should have been standard from the factory. Carbon fiber is really nice.
10-02-2012, 11:39 AM
#17
Nordschleife Master
for an airbox, it really is a beauty - wish I had!
10-02-2012, 12:10 PM
#19
Drifting
10-06-2012, 01:27 AM
#20
This writeup got me interested. I looked around- does anyone make an after- market airbox shaped like the x51? Some of the other designs, no.offense, are just plan gaudy even though they may work.
Porsche should make this for less than $1000 and keep it high quality plastic. They would sell a bunch.
Porsche should make this for less than $1000 and keep it high quality plastic. They would sell a bunch.
10-06-2012, 09:16 AM
#21
Racer
Thread Starter
Nobody makes a nice looking CAI for our cars. I was in talks with Fabspeed and I designed a carbon enclosure for them, but the project never moved forward. After 4 months I got tired of waiting, and bought the X51 from Suncoast.
12-10-2013, 12:20 AM
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Hi joelpirela,
I found this thread while researching the x51 air box. I am currently looking at buying a used one from a friend but he doesn't have the template for cutting a hole on the decklid anymore. I was wondering if by chance you still have the template and could forward me a copy.
Thanks in advance.
I found this thread while researching the x51 air box. I am currently looking at buying a used one from a friend but he doesn't have the template for cutting a hole on the decklid anymore. I was wondering if by chance you still have the template and could forward me a copy.
Thanks in advance.
Since this week has been hell at work, I decided that I needed to splurge a little to try to compensate my unhappiness hilarious
Anyway, I was checking my usual suspects on Thursday, when I saw this:
http://www.suncoastparts.com/product/x51air.html
They had a closeout special and only one available!
I ordered immediately.
Anyway, got it on friday and by 10AM saturday morning it was installed!
Really love the look of this, installation was a snap and Suncoast provided with an array of parts needed, including a pre-installed MAF! Kudos to the Suncoast Team... I cut the hole on the deck lid and now the car breathes better with some smoothness on the power delivery and more noticeable torque at low speed... This is like a supermodel that knows how to cook! hilarious
Enough with the talking and enjoy the pictures!
These are the pictures with the extra opening...
Driving impressions:
I only did a short drive around the block after the initial install (only one opening on the deck for air) and another after the opening was made, so the computer had time to recalculate the amount of air is receiving now...
This morning was a real test as I have 10 miles of city driving and 40 miles of hwy driving at 6:00AM. The car feels and behaves like a different animal. (take in consideration that this is my daily driver, so I can pin point any difference easily). Not necessary more power but a more smooth delivery. More torque is felt under initial acceleration and the car seems to rev faster. When driving with WOT... it's an OMG experience. The intake sound, a blend of mechanical + air wooshing plus my FisterD exhaust is a pleasure to hear... I can't wait once I finish all the other mods (Plenum, TB, race cats) and the Tune. I know I'm going to be VERY happy!
Again, Suncoast (I've been a customer for 6 years now!) came thru again. Even that I have 2 Local Porsche Dealers very near to me, I rather deal with Ric, Ryan and the team at Suncoast Motorsports!
I will get the X51 TB this week... (82mm, same as the GT3RS)... to be continued...
Anyway, I was checking my usual suspects on Thursday, when I saw this:
http://www.suncoastparts.com/product/x51air.html
They had a closeout special and only one available!
I ordered immediately.Anyway, got it on friday and by 10AM saturday morning it was installed!
Really love the look of this, installation was a snap and Suncoast provided with an array of parts needed, including a pre-installed MAF! Kudos to the Suncoast Team... I cut the hole on the deck lid and now the car breathes better with some smoothness on the power delivery and more noticeable torque at low speed... This is like a supermodel that knows how to cook! hilarious
Enough with the talking and enjoy the pictures!
These are the pictures with the extra opening...
Driving impressions:
I only did a short drive around the block after the initial install (only one opening on the deck for air) and another after the opening was made, so the computer had time to recalculate the amount of air is receiving now...
This morning was a real test as I have 10 miles of city driving and 40 miles of hwy driving at 6:00AM. The car feels and behaves like a different animal. (take in consideration that this is my daily driver, so I can pin point any difference easily). Not necessary more power but a more smooth delivery. More torque is felt under initial acceleration and the car seems to rev faster. When driving with WOT... it's an OMG experience. The intake sound, a blend of mechanical + air wooshing plus my FisterD exhaust is a pleasure to hear... I can't wait once I finish all the other mods (Plenum, TB, race cats) and the Tune. I know I'm going to be VERY happy!
Again, Suncoast (I've been a customer for 6 years now!) came thru again. Even that I have 2 Local Porsche Dealers very near to me, I rather deal with Ric, Ryan and the team at Suncoast Motorsports!
I will get the X51 TB this week... (82mm, same as the GT3RS)... to be continued...
12-11-2013, 12:30 PM
#29
I happen to have the X51 box with the upgraded tb, IPD Plenum, AWE full system and APR tune. You're going to love the way the car feels when you're all set. It is a very smooth delivery isn't it? And much like you, I LOVE the intake sound.
Took a drive last night just to listen as a matter of fact!
John
Took a drive last night just to listen as a matter of fact!
John
