X-51 Carbon Fiber Intake upgrade done!!!!
#18
09-30-2012, 06:28 AM
Beautiful, just like the E46 M3 CSL intake. Worst part is they're hidden away. Get yourself an Italian motorcycle so when you cover it in carbon fiber you can see it.
I assume the airbox uses paper filters since it's OEM? Did you upgrade to lifetime filters which filter air better, especially as dirt accumulates.
I assume the airbox uses paper filters since it's OEM? Did you upgrade to lifetime filters which filter air better, especially as dirt accumulates.
#21
09-30-2012, 06:30 PM
I would not expect standing to be an issue on an open forum. Furthermore they are my panties and I'll wear them as I like 
#25
10-01-2012, 06:11 AM
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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 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!
Last edited by JoelPirela; 10-01-2012 at 08:41 AM.
#28
10-01-2012, 02:03 PM
This kind of makes me curious to have some seat time in a non-X51 equipped Carrera and CS. I have actually never really driven another 997 besides my own. Most reviews I have read states there is little difference in everyday driving, but there must be SOME seat of the pants benefits from moving from 320HP up to 355 and 381.
