I bought my 08 with this kit installed. Interesting enough it did not come with the CF y-pipe or the CF plenum (I do have the CF airbox)

 

Thomas, what do you think the cause of the unusual number in this case? It is a great example of what is truly important for upgrades but, could one expect to see numbers like this on average? If not, what would cause them to be different?

 

I kind of agree with you Leo but, what if a company advertises and stands behind their advertisement with true “end user dynos.” I would much rather invest in a kit that has a dyno track record of 700HP before I would invest in a kit that advertised 1000HP with no end users to back it up.

I believe that some company has done the proper leg work to make a pretty close to perfect kit. I understand that we all have different final objectives but, there has to be one that brings the engine to its most powerful potential. Suspension work would be second. I need to first understand why I would need it.

 

Then your car doesn't have that power kit

 

I can't agree more with you! I will always go for the guy who has the best reviews even if he doesn't promise me as much as the others.

I know Champion is good! I just think there is a few things in their power kits that you don't really need but I'm not an expert by any mean so I will like someone with more knowledge to tell us his opinion about the plenum, ypipe, air box, headers

If you go on their website they tell you that you will get 30hp with the plenum and the Gt3 RS body throttle, I know a few guys in the forum that had it on their cars and they actually had to go back to the original parts because they had some problems and it didn't give them any power

 

I think we are on the same page! You truly speak your mind from prior experience. This is what I am looking for! I was looking at a better air intake and now I see that stock actually works well. Maybe another filter is all I need.

 

I have the werks1 air intake and I like to see it but it doesn't do anything for the car... It's just for the looks, I'm not even sure the car is getting cold air because there is a gap btw the air box and the trunk of the car.

BMC filter (I had it before the werks1) I think is ok, I like it because you use the original box and you can actually hear the engine getting more air and the best part it only cost $150 to $250 (it depends where you get it)

Fabspeed air filters: Sounds Awsome!!! The throttle feels more aggressive, you can hear the engine sucking more air but it's a lot of HOT air (that's why I sold it)

Those are my 3 experiences I will tell you to go with the BMC filter but be ready to replace the mass sensors

 

"Sold"

 

Nice photo by the way. I love the sound of a true turbo! Porsche does this with this kind of car but, at time a WRX steals its position? How can I remedy that? A stupid waste gauge to make the noise I want? Car is faster than that!

 

65mm vtgs, good intercoolers, exhaust, plenum+tb and bmc filter is a plus. Most importantly a good tune, that's should be all you need to be in the 700hp club.

 

So for what I'm reading I'm very tempted to buy the Plenum with the bigger throttle (Gt3) can somebody tell me about their experience with the plenum and Gt3 throttle body?

 

Make sure you get a 70mm exhaust w/ high flow cats. You'll also need silicone hoses, BRVs and turbo inlet pipes. Headers maybe too.

 

Definitely get the 82mm IPD plenum and GT3 TB. Isn't really necessary from what I've read but a really nice addition of power and throttle response on tuned cars. I have them.

 

Thank you! I'm getting it because it sounds like its a good upgrade

 

So Leo....may I ask what evidence you have to show that we're selling "parts that don't work"?

We have sold probably close to 100 of our full 65mm and 68mm power kits and have never had a complaint. We support our customers through and through, and offer a product which is completely unique to us. No one else can make over 800 whp on VTG turbos. No one else makes custom carbon fiber parts in house. And certainly no one else warranties their customers' cars and guarantees their product results like we do! You seem to have a lot of criticism and dislike for us, considering you have very little to no experience with our product.

So...I'll extend an invitation. On May 11th we are having our Spring Open House event here from 9am-1pm. I have a 2008 997 Turbo here at the shop fully equipped with our 68mm Power Kit. Come to the open house and I will personally give you a ride in that car as long as you like. No hard feelings....clean slate. I invite you to come see our facility and our parts first hand. THEN...you can come back online and tell everyone our parts don't work.

This invitation is also extended to anyone else who might be in the area on the 11th to come check out our Open House. It'll be a fun day with free food, free beverages, and close to 100 other Porsche enthusiasts to chat with. You can also check out our shop and talk to the team. The owner of this particular 997 Turbo which is equipped with our full 68mm kit has been gracious enough to allow me to drive his car if anyone else would like to see what it's all about.