Planet 9

Wondering if anyone has tried the TechArt Air Filter, as that is part of thier tuners kit for the Cayman S. Any info or data will be helpful, as i m thinking of changing the stock out.


As with the Exterior Aluminum body Kit from Porsche, has anyone ordered it with their car? I would like the details on that, as it would be nice to get these parts as add ons.


Thanks,


PLOC36

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2006 Cayman S Artic Silver
2009 MB C230 Sport
2009 Jeep Patriot Ltd, FDII
2002 MB SL 500
2002 Saab 9-3 Aero CV Nordic Stage 2

Do not know much about the TechArt air filter, but this is my 5th Porsche and I always immediately swap out the air filter for a BMC air filter. Allows much higher air flow than OEM filter. Check out www.bmcairfilter.com for further information.

Thanks for the BMC info. Checked out their web site, their filter looks exactly like the ones in the TechArt web site and cost about $190.00 US less. (as CEC in LA sells the TechArt one for $280.00) Any idea as to how many HP you gain? I m not greedy, just hoping to get 5 more to make it 300hp total. Any thoughts or idea would be great.

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2006 Cayman S Artic Silver
2009 MB C230 Sport
2009 Jeep Patriot Ltd, FDII
2002 MB SL 500
2002 Saab 9-3 Aero CV Nordic Stage 2

Since Porsche is conservative with their h.p. estimates you may already have 300 h.p. It is doubtful that you would notice another 5 so this would be for bragging rights only?

You got it, bragging right it is! Any gain will be a step closer to tieing the 911 in 0-60 time. Just ordered the BMC filter on line, wondering which european country are they based? Spa (Spain?)

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2006 Cayman S Artic Silver
2009 MB C230 Sport
2009 Jeep Patriot Ltd, FDII
2002 MB SL 500
2002 Saab 9-3 Aero CV Nordic Stage 2

BMC Air Filter
via Roslè, 115 - 40059 Medicina (Bologna)
Italy


BMC was found in 1973 and until 1991 was essentially a motorcycle accessories distributor.
Some of the brands traded were Yoshimura, Bridgestone and Kayaba.
Since 1991 BMC started also distributing technical products for cars: some of his first customers have been Cosworth and Ferrari.
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Now BMC range includes panel sport air filters, conical air filters, direct induction kits and Carbon Airbox.
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BMC air filters are designed and produced by Italian Engineers to be used in extreme conditions and to give you the highest performance.
Since 1996 BMC air filters have equipped some of the most important Teams in F1 and American Le Mans Series like Ferrari, Toyota, Williams BMW, Prost, Sauber, Minardi, Porsche and Audi.
Thus demonstrating the high quality level of the product.

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<div>The key ingredients to make more power: </div>
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<div>Increase intake air flow </div>
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<div>Reduce exhaust flow restriction </div>
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<div>Improve electronic functions </div>
[/list]<div>For normally aspirated engines, these three items are the crucial elements in order to increase power. Improve breathing with a high flow fresh air intake system, reduce exhaust restriction with a tuned exhaust system and optimize computer controlled electronic fuel delivery and ignition timing calibrations for maximum power output.</div>
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There was talk about the EvoMS filter as well, which dyno'd as making power;



www.planet-9.com/topic.asp



I asked CEC/TechArt about the CaymanS filter and it's dyno numbers, but unfortunately they didn't share any numbers.



Edited by - jeremy@matrix on 08/26/2006 11:35:17 AM

Yes, those definitely are some of the keys. Unfortunately all too often if enough stringent R&amp;D hasn't been done, those ingredients, specifically the intake, can actually lose power over stock. So make sure that the tuner/manufacturer has done their homework and can prove their gains via dyno charts. Also, take higher claims with a grain of salt. Unfortunately not everyone plays fairly, and sometimes will inflate gains.