Porsche Air intake mod, part 1

Will installing a 987 air-box, plenum and throttle body give your Porsche Boxster S a boost? Let's find out! This air intake mod can potentially increase horsepower and responsiveness to your Porsche Boxster, Cayman or 911!

[@warrenlucier5796]

I'm guessing that the steel structure didn't change between the 986 & 987 in that area where it mates up to the body. Someone on Planet 9 site did a flow test on the 987 airbox and it has the ability to support 420 HP; not that we'll get there naturally asperated anyway.

[@christianbeaudry-spicez]

Great vid. Thanks for sharing James. Looking forward to seeing you on the track this summer. Picked up a 2001 S myself last summer, been sorting it out. Should be ready in the spring :)

[@allahjoseph]

This mans and the big stick 😂

[@allahjoseph]

I knew that air box could come out !!!

[@florianwatermann3788]

Hello,
thank you for the beautiful series of videos.
I want to make the same modifications to my 2000 Boxster S.
But one thing are not clear to me. Maybe you can help please.
Was the air-fuel mix too lean with the original software?
And was the air-fuel mix good with the special edition software or also too lean?

[@NewArt1]

If I remember, the mix was pretty good with the anniversary tune. Shortly after, I had a custom tune done on it which made a substantial difference.

[@florianwatermann3788]

@@NewArt1 okay thanks, Then I'll have to look to a custom software.
I guess the anniversary tune is not possible because i haven't vario cam.

[@jadmann]

Omit the box all alone and just install a cold air intake!

[@Josehernandez-ug7ep]

Dont you think , the first step of any work starts cleaning the area ?

[@NewArt1]

Good point! Thanks 😊

[@eduardobautista4442]

How did you pull out that filter housing?

[@NewArt1]

Were I to do it again, I would either remove the intake manifold before the airbox removal, or better yet, drop the engine a few inches (which is not that difficult) to give more clearance.

[@metalguyn]

I have a 2000 S. Will any 987 airbox work? I'm looking on ebay and some look different than others. Thanks!

[@NewArt1]

I took a look on eBay . I think that they may look different as they are shot from different angles. Some may include the MAF sensor which clips on to the box.

[@metalguyn]

You were right, some had the MAF tube and snorkel, others just had the box. Thanks! I have all my parts in and Im ready to do: Throttle body, plenum, airbox, air oil separator, underdrive pulley, short throw shifter and front engine mount. Wish me luck!