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Mar 17, 2009 | 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve W

The GT3 utilizes the intake scoops on the rear deck lid to pressurize the air going into the intake box at velocity to increase hp. I would think cutting off the face of the airbox cover cancels this effect, in addition to drawing in hot air from the motor.

I agree 100%. Violating the air seal is not a good idea.
I would prefer a Carrera Cup car intake design but you need to reposition the MAF meter.

I can not see an open system being more effective. The Porsche engineers are pretty smart cookies but I am all for innovation and thinking out of the box.

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Mar 18, 2009 | 09:37 AM

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Thanks for the compliments

Mar 21, 2009 | 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by vividracing

So we are going to be working with this customer on some performance parts. We found out that the 996TT and 997GT3 front half of the airbox is the same. So we modified one and added the K&N air filter to give it a more volumous airflow. Dyno tests coming soon. Since this fitment is the same, we thought about taking our existing carbon fiber air intake for the 996TT, and modifying it as a GT3 kit.

What do you think?