2009 Boxster Power upgrades? Help!

[mdrobc13]

Okay I know it but don't say it...anyway just purchased a 2009 Boxster base with 2.9L engine 6sp transmission and a Limited Slip Diff, sport seats , 19" Sport Classic wheels, and sport steering wheel. However my daily driver is an e92 M3 and my previous personal Porsche was an '05 997 base. Wife's car is an 09 Cayenne S w/385hp and so the Boxster while my weekend/alternative car is very quick and stable with the low wt and mid engine option that I am loving. It is also easy to drive quick and at the limit as its very predictable however I do find myself missing the hp I am used to. Okay now you can tell me I should have gotten a Boxster S or Cayman S or another 997 but a 997S this time but due to other circumstances that wasn' the best option $$ wise or to keep peace in the household (you know what I mean) and other reason. Therefore I got a different car than I am used to but with the color/combo and options I wanted to make it more sport in handling and ride. However torque, hp, exhaust sound all need to be a little more sportier. So what is out there that can be done about this...OTHER than get one of the above cars? Any thoughts are welcome as I am always interested in the countless ways folks have found to mod their cars to make them into what they wanted them to be!

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[extanker]

what is your budget ? do you care about warrante ? speed = money how fast do you wanna go ?

[mdrobc13]

Originally Posted by extanker

what is your budget ? do you care about warrante ? speed = money how fast do you wanna go ?

Budget is a few thousand. I do wanna keep the car under warranty for awhile as it is less than 30 days old! As for speed that is not the most important thing here as I am more insterested in HP and torque. Am used to a little more "immediancy" is how I describe it when I get on the gas or accelerate and the base 2.9 seems about 30hp under powered. However I am not trying to drag race a Buggati Veyron or anything guys. Just looking for a way to put a little more sport and quickness into the car when so summonded by my right foot!

[extanker]

imo ...you aint gettin 30hp for a few grand

[photogS]

N/A engines are not easy (read: inexpensive) to mod to get nice power bump. Few thousands won't get you that far, but good aftermarket exhaust should be the first thing to look into. I don't know about genII cars, but for genI 987 good catback could add from 10-20whp (I'm talking about the 3.4S engines - not sure about the gains for the 2.7). Good flash may also be worth looking into. Scott Slauson from Softronic has great reputation so I'd check with him first.
987.2 are still fairly new and I don't know what's out there tbh.

Good luck with the car!

[Cajundaddy]

You want to add 30 hp AND keep your warranty? Not gonna happen. Enjoy the car for what it is or trade it for... you know.

[photogS]

Originally Posted by Cajundaddy

You want to add 30 hp AND keep your warranty? Not gonna happen. Enjoy the car for what it is or trade it for... you know.

true, adding 30hp would most likely void the warranty, unless your dealer is VERY mod friendly.
check with the dealer first. my dealer is ok with the catback, but they said no to the ECU tune

[mdrobc13]

Originally Posted by photogS

true, adding 30hp would most likely void the warranty, unless your dealer is VERY mod friendly.
check with the dealer first. my dealer is ok with the catback, but they said no to the ECU tune

Thanks..talked to my dealer and he's okay with both so I just went with a Fabspeed catback exhaust and ECU upgrade. Its almost a different car or at least it sounds like one. Will post my impressions soon with pics!

Thanks for the advice.

[extanker]

before and after dyno ?

[Joey@fabspeed]

MDROBC: I will have the video posted from your Boxster shortly. Here is a picture of the Maxflo muffler installed.

[Casey@TPCRacing]

If you are just looking for exhaust we recommend Fabspeed. We have tested numerous systems and Fabspeeds does make power.

[mdrobc13]

Originally Posted by Joey@fabspeed

MDROBC: I will have the video posted from your Boxster shortly. Here is a picture of the Maxflo muffler installed.

Thanks...pics look very good. Exhaust is sounding great and am loving it.! Much thanks!

Originally Posted by Casey@TPCRacing

If you are just looking for exhaust we recommend Fabspeed. We have tested numerous systems and Fabspeeds does make power.

Casey...thanks as you can see above I did go that route along with an ECU flash. Will return for sport headers later when released!

[Casey@TPCRacing]

Originally Posted by mdrobc13

Thanks...pics look very good. Exhaust is sounding great and am loving it.! Much thanks!


Casey...thanks as you can see above I did go that route along with an ECU flash. Will return for sport headers later when released!

Reading Comprehension > Me...

Where are you in MD, which dealer do you get your p-cars from?

[mdrobc13]

Originally Posted by Casey@TPCRacing

Reading Comprehension > Me...

Where are you in MD, which dealer do you get your p-cars from?

Bowie, MD. Shop at Porsche of Arlington for last 3 Porsches. Pretty good service and the sales manager is a pretty good guy.

[Joey@fabspeed]

Fabspeed Maxflo Muffler System installed on a 2009 Boxster 2.9L 6speed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4QpWEvctbI

Maxflo muffler system installed on a 2009 Cayman S PDK.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOfS-H_ybdk