Black Widow: My New to Me 987 Boxster Spyder
12-30-2019, 10:06 PM
#31
Three Wheelin'
Thank you Sawborg! I few months ago, I test drove a 997.2 C4S and was disappointed. I couldn't decide if it was because it was a coupe (I am a cabriolet guy) or the weight. Based on your feedback, it was probably the extra weight. I love the nimble feeling of the 987. These cars are like hens teeth in my area and I always have to drive at least 2 hours (one way) to test another car. Sounds like I wouldn't like a 997.2 cab as much as my current car.
I can confirm that the 997 feels "big" compared to any 987, especially the Spyder. With a tune and headers, this 3.4L should easily make 365hp, considering the base tune for the 997 puts out 345. That is plenty fast for this weight. The 997 is a sweet car, but the Spyder is probably the pinnacle of tactile feel and true sportscar intentions from Porsche.
12-30-2019, 10:24 PM
#32
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As A432 noted, it would be good to have another Spyder tested to see if the results are the same.
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01-01-2020, 02:51 PM
#33
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Suggestion: Re-post your Dyno data in a new thread so as to mark it properly for future searches etc... I think it warrants it!
10-18-2021, 01:16 PM
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Traded the stock PSE with a valved FabSpeed TrackTec exhaust with another RL member a few months back. It bolted right up and the valves still work with the factory PSE button.
With the valves closed, it sounds like the factory PSE is enabled. With the valves open, it sounds close to a race car esp. with the pops and crackles on deceleration. Carving canyons with the valves open is just heaven.
Last planned mods are the IPD intake plenum/GT3 throttle body and maybe a set of 19” lightweight silver or gunmetal wheels.
Thought about getting headers with 200 cell cats but I don’t want to deal with the CA smog headache.
With the valves closed, it sounds like the factory PSE is enabled. With the valves open, it sounds close to a race car esp. with the pops and crackles on deceleration. Carving canyons with the valves open is just heaven.
Last planned mods are the IPD intake plenum/GT3 throttle body and maybe a set of 19” lightweight silver or gunmetal wheels.
Thought about getting headers with 200 cell cats but I don’t want to deal with the CA smog headache.
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