IPD Intake Plenum Installed - Dyno Results!
IPD Intake Plenum Installed - Dyno Results!
There is alot of controversy and talks about the IPD intake plenum kits for the different Porsche models. RSS the distributor of IPD Plenums has gone so far to dyno test some of these units to prove the claims they state. Knowing the ability Vivid Racing has to gain traction for products, RSS hooked up with us to add a IPD Intake Plenum to our Project 997 Turbo.
Having used the intake plenum in our previous Porsche 996 Turbo project, we were familiar with the butt dyno results the IPD unit gave. Because of the stage of our 996TT, we were not able to get a good before and after test on this unit. However with our 997 Turbo, we aim to show the quality, power, and reason why every 997 Turbo will benefit from using the plenum.
The first process is to install this unit in the car. Though it looks challenging because you have NO room to move, it actually took our technician only 2 hours to do the complete swap. All you have to do is remove the factory Y-Pipe and then access the stock plenum. Because of the tight space, getting some of the vacuum lines off is the only difficult part. You can see in the side by side shot how the stock plenum is a T Shape. The IPD is in the form of a Y which helps improve air flow efficiency. When the air flow is directed in a more efficient manner, this will help reduce turbulence and improve your power. One thing we decided to change out was the factory black ridged rubber pipe that connects the throttle body to the Y-Pipe. We took one of our Agency Power silicone reducers and swapped it out. This part has a smooth internal surface to keep air flow as optimal as it could be.
Once everything was back together we fired up the car and checked for leaks and CEL's. Install was perfect! Driving the car around the streets you can immediately notice some of the turbo lag reduced because of the improved air flow efficiency. Being that our car is already flashed with Softronic and has the JIC exhaust and Agency Power headers, it already moves well! But the IPD plenum did add to the mid range like they describe.
Stay tuned for the dyno results we will post up tomorrow!!!
Enjoy all the installation pictures here - http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/browseimages.php?c=342
Having used the intake plenum in our previous Porsche 996 Turbo project, we were familiar with the butt dyno results the IPD unit gave. Because of the stage of our 996TT, we were not able to get a good before and after test on this unit. However with our 997 Turbo, we aim to show the quality, power, and reason why every 997 Turbo will benefit from using the plenum.
The first process is to install this unit in the car. Though it looks challenging because you have NO room to move, it actually took our technician only 2 hours to do the complete swap. All you have to do is remove the factory Y-Pipe and then access the stock plenum. Because of the tight space, getting some of the vacuum lines off is the only difficult part. You can see in the side by side shot how the stock plenum is a T Shape. The IPD is in the form of a Y which helps improve air flow efficiency. When the air flow is directed in a more efficient manner, this will help reduce turbulence and improve your power. One thing we decided to change out was the factory black ridged rubber pipe that connects the throttle body to the Y-Pipe. We took one of our Agency Power silicone reducers and swapped it out. This part has a smooth internal surface to keep air flow as optimal as it could be.
Once everything was back together we fired up the car and checked for leaks and CEL's. Install was perfect! Driving the car around the streets you can immediately notice some of the turbo lag reduced because of the improved air flow efficiency. Being that our car is already flashed with Softronic and has the JIC exhaust and Agency Power headers, it already moves well! But the IPD plenum did add to the mid range like they describe.
Stay tuned for the dyno results we will post up tomorrow!!!
Enjoy all the installation pictures here - http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/browseimages.php?c=342
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Nice pics, can we get the dyno already? j/k ...
I just had the guys over at RSS/Stuttgart install the IPD and I can definitely feel the midrange has changed along with the boost response. This may also be attributed to the 82mm throttle body I had installed. No dyno yet as they want to wait a week or so- plus I have a tip so the ability to dyno is impaired.
Class acts over at RSS and Stuttgart with Mike, Turbo Mike, and Greg hooking me up and providing excellent service. Their entire organization from fabrication to installs to sales is very well put together.
I just had the guys over at RSS/Stuttgart install the IPD and I can definitely feel the midrange has changed along with the boost response. This may also be attributed to the 82mm throttle body I had installed. No dyno yet as they want to wait a week or so- plus I have a tip so the ability to dyno is impaired.
Class acts over at RSS and Stuttgart with Mike, Turbo Mike, and Greg hooking me up and providing excellent service. Their entire organization from fabrication to installs to sales is very well put together.
Thanks for the support! Yes RSS is a great place. We have done many IPD Plenum installs and sales and always a great product.
I will try to get that dyno done by the end of the day
I will try to get that dyno done by the end of the day
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Nice pics, can we get the dyno already? j/k ...
I just had the guys over at RSS/Stuttgart install the IPD and I can definitely feel the midrange has changed along with the boost response. This may also be attributed to the 82mm throttle body I had installed. No dyno yet as they want to wait a week or so- plus I have a tip so the ability to dyno is impaired.
Class acts over at RSS and Stuttgart with Mike, Turbo Mike, and Greg hooking me up and providing excellent service. Their entire organization from fabrication to installs to sales is very well put together.
I just had the guys over at RSS/Stuttgart install the IPD and I can definitely feel the midrange has changed along with the boost response. This may also be attributed to the 82mm throttle body I had installed. No dyno yet as they want to wait a week or so- plus I have a tip so the ability to dyno is impaired.
Class acts over at RSS and Stuttgart with Mike, Turbo Mike, and Greg hooking me up and providing excellent service. Their entire organization from fabrication to installs to sales is very well put together.
Where did you get your 82mm throttle body?
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At RSS/Stuttgart in Costa Mesa, CA. They are a sponsor here, reach out to Mike at 714 432 8815.
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The only dyno results I'd be interested in would be a true before and after test of just the plenum itself. I believe the results of the dyno test they're talking about here would be "tainted" with the addition of the smooth bore pipe. It would also be more useful if the before and after test was performed on a totally stock engine.
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The only dyno results I'd be interested in would be a true before and after test of just the plenum itself. I believe the results of the dyno test they're talking about here would be "tainted" with the addition of the smooth bore pipe. It would also be more useful if the before and after test was performed on a totally stock engine.
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Its the weekend, i'm sure we will see positive results next week.