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  1. phillipj
    OMG.. :o That name sends shivers through my entire being. One day you will hear about serious karma coming to that person. It's only a matter of time B)
  2. phillipj
    I agree that you should probably have no problem removing the manifold bolts. When you install the new bolts, make sure to coat them liberally with anti-seize compound. On a 13 year old car, it would be quite a different story, as that is what I am dealing with now: http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?s...c=30128&hl= Still working on it. Making some progress. Regards, Maurice. Thanks Maurice, I wouldn't have done that unless you mentioned it.
  3. phillipj
    You are correct I probably wont notice anything... But as much as I want to let the car alone I can't. I got a very good deal on the headers and it will be a fun project. I may have them polished just to create a nicer appearance. To get the full effect of the headers I would have to do all the X 51 components (airbox, throttle body and manifolds.) Basically the Porsche "powerkit" without the cams and heads. Unless those fall out of the sky (they are very pricey) I wont be doing that. Thanks for the healthy discussion on this topic. Nice that we can disagree without getting personal :rolleyes: All the best, Phillipj :beer:
  4. phillipj
    Mine now operates my "KERS" system and lowers the car 1/2 inch at 100 mph. <_<
  5. phillipj
    Point taken. I will agree that there is a chance that the X 51 headers may reduce power. I put cat bypass pipes on my old 996 and it killed the low end power and torque. I feel confident in the swap to the X-51's because several tuners that I know have blessed the swap when I mentioned it to them. I tend to disagree with the argument that "if Porsche could have designed a better header they would have" as baloney. They saw a chance to cut costs and that's what they did. It's a bad design. Look at every header from the 993, 996 and 997 (including Turbo and GT3) and not one is designed like the 997-1 "S" header. The 3.8 is basically the same freakin engine as the 3.6.(which has the X 51) So Porsche came up with this awesome header for the 3.8 'S" but decided not to share it with the other variants??? I don't think so.. Not to mention the 997-2 "S" has a completely different header. I will let everyone know if the car runs better and I need a DIY anyway. I feel better now.... :D :renntech:
  6. phillipj
    Try to get a Porsche extended warranty. If not these guys have a good reputation. http://www.easycarecustomercare.com/easyca...CFU1M5QodETPJqg Just make sure you read all the fine print to make sure the coverage is what you want. I disagree with the "$4000 in the bank" theory. If you have a major powertrain failure $4k wont even make a dent in the cost. Having had a P car that blew up I would never have another one without a warranty. Just my opinion... :cheers:
  7. phillipj
    The plot thickens........ B)
  8. phillipj
    Sorry but you bought the car without ever seeing it run or driving it? :o Is this a serious post?
  9. phillipj
    People that have good relationships with their dealers got invites for the Panamera "ride & drive". Yes it was at Fontana.. Guess that's why I didn't get invited :lol:
  10. phillipj
    I miss the white one... :( I liked it as much as my new one.. (maybe not for long drives.)
  11. phillipj
    thanks for all the tips. The stock headers on the "S" are very restrictive. I have no idea why Porsche changed from the tried and true X 51 header and went for this design. When my Dad was a chief mechanic (in the 70's) on what was called then "Group 6" (which is today the Le man series) he was involved in a very secretive Japanese backed open cockpit car called the "Shadow" I got to hang around the shop quite a bit and got to know the engineers. I was fascinated by the guys who designed and fabricated the headers. Even though I was kid they taught me a lot. The bottom line is the more restrictive the header the worse for performance. You can look at the stock "S" header and see how the exhaust gases from the 3 cylinders will merge in one small area then have to fight there way out. That is not an efficient design. I have been around a lot of race cars from Top fuel dragsters to Indy cars to Lola's, 917 Porsches and such and have never seen a header designed like that. All internal cumbustion engines work on the same principal and the Porsche Boxster engine is no exception. Porsche must have had a reason but I have no idea what it was. Thanks for tips and I can wait to feel that extra 100 hp gain :rolleyes: :lol: :jump: :cheers:
  12. phillipj
    I can't tell the source of oil but be patient and one of the members will have some suggestions. Porsches do not like to sit for that long with no activity.... RMS leaks are common on P cars that are rarely driven. But I agree that is not where one would find oil from the RMS.
  13. phillipj
    Can anyone tell me what they use to free - up the header manifold bolts? I'm going to change the headers next weekend and I know the bolts will be difficult to remove. WD-40? Something better? Should I just spray it on the bolts the night before I plan to replace them? Thanks ! Phillipj
  14. phillipj
    It's supposed to make a subtle improvement in mid range power and torque. No difference in sound and since they are Porsche they will fit perfectly with my PSE. I acquired them for a very good price and the stock "S" headers are really poorly designed. Even the aftermarket tuners admit they cant improve on the X 51 design (but they sure can charge a lot more money.) Below are pics of the stock "S" headers (bottom pic) and the X 51. Don't have to have a degree in fluid dynamics to see which is the better design... I said no mods on this car and look what's happening already.... B)
  15. phillipj
    Changing the headers on my C2S next weekend to the Porsche X-51. Changing only the headers.. I'm going to do the job on ramps. Can anyone give me a list of tools I'll need? I believe I have read the manifold torque is 17 pounds.. Is that correct? As far as tools.. anything special? Open end wrenches? Swivels? Good idea to spray the bolts the night before with WD-40 (or such) to free them up? Any other tips or suggestions? I searched for a DIY but couldn't find anything. Just want to make sure I don't have to stop half way and run over to China Freight for a tool.. As always thanks in advance to my Renntech brothers...... :renntech:
  16. phillipj
    Thanks! :D Do you have the exhaust tips that are different size? If so then you have the PSE. Like I mentioned the 05 and later 997's with PSE did not come with a switch (like the 996.) Mine is activated when I put it in "Sport Mode" (I have the Sport Chrono option.) In regular mode I get no PSE <_< Some folks add an interior switch in the 997 to have control over the PSE (rather than having the car dictate that sweet sound.)
  17. phillipj
    I believe that Porsche put the X 51 headers on all Carrera's except the "S" in which they put a crappy restrictive header (go figure.) My Carrera "S" is a 2006 and I have the PSE. I do not have a switch to control it's on and off. If you have the PSE your exhaust tips will be different sizes. Attached is a pic of my car with the PSE. You can clearly see that the outside tip is larger than the inside tip. I you had the X51 package (which Porsche now calls a "Power Kit") you would probably see a big difference in what you paid for the car. I believe it's a $20k+ option from the factory. If you had the power kit you would have a dual intake carbon fiber airbox. Do you have that? I hope all my facts are correct here. I'm sure another member will correct me if they are not. :cheers: By the way I ordered the X 51 headers for my car :clapping:
  18. phillipj
    If your headers look like this they are the X -51. The "S" Carrera has a very funky header that has a totally different configuration. I see you have the 997 C4. It may have come stock with the X-51. Loren (the site admisistrator) may know the answer to this.
  19. phillipj
    +1 Just search each task individually for the 996 and you will find all the DIY's and other info. Everything you are looking for is here. :welcome:
  20. phillipj
    There is a really good article in the PCA magazine (Panarama) on washing your engine compartment. I think it was the August issue. Has very good tips and precautions. They recommend a garden sprayer and gentle soaps and cleaners. I know that Orient used Simple Green dilluted 3 or 4 to 1. Of course only Orient drops the engine to polish the engine compartment. I love that :jump: I wish I had the room I would probably do the same. Orient, maybe you can post a picture of your kitchen sometime. I'm sure it's insane!!! :cheers:
  21. phillipj
    Orient, When did you get a new engine?
  22. phillipj
    I scrutinized my hood yesterday and I definetly don't have the indentation that you speak of. Hopefully you can post a picture soon so thta we could see it.
  23. phillipj
    997 filter is almost exactly the same procedure. The only difference is that the black cover just pops off with no fastener. There is a small bracket that has two hex screws to hold the filter in place. If you can change a lightbulb you can change this filter :D
  24. phillipj
    Hmmm... Sounds odd. Let's see if anyone else comments on this.....
  25. phillipj
    His profile says he has a 2006 997 C4 (So that would be Gen 1.)
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