chuckd94

Hi, I was going through some old posts and stumbled across one referring to a guy that "desnorkeled" his boxster. This apparently improved the sound and gave some perceived performance. That post was the only one I could find that referred to desnorkeling.

Could someone please enlighten me? Any info would be greatly appreciated!

Moogle

check out this link from the great boxster resource @ ppbb.com

PS. on 03 and after cars, there is no snork, so don't bother.

http://www.ppbb.com/boards/ppbbphp/s...e=&view=&sb=&o

chuckd94

Perfect. Thanks!

Turboflyer

What is the advantage of this modification?

hayaku

are the cover plates for the grills the same on both sides? i just de-snorkeled my 01 S and noticed that there is a leading edge type ridge on the left cover plate while the right cover plate is pretty flushed with the body...

is this normal or did i not get the plate all the way in? looks like its in there pretty good and the screw hole lines up perfect...

Moogle

supposedly there is a better sound, which i don't doubt.

as for claimed horsepower/etc gains, that may well be the placeabo effect coming to play.

ettsn

They modified the left side grille in response to too many careless owners inadvertently tossing lit cigarettes into their engines! The new design causes a pressure ridge designed to minimize debris entering. So, no it's not your imagination!

-Paul

hayaku

thanks paul!