964 Q&A

 
     
Question: I saw an air cleaner cover on a 964 Cup car, it had some holes drilled in the cover. Is this a factory part and can I purchase one?  
     
Answer: There is no factory original Cup or RS air filter cover that is any different than the original unit that came with the 964. The sport-type cover that you are referring to was a modification that some tuners did to the covers for more air. This can be easily done by you or a shop with the correct hole saw. The only thing this modification will get for you is a better sound with the throttle. The Porsche intake systems all have a very high volumetric efficiency and will flow as much or more air than what the engine will use. Changing the stock air filter to the BMC air filter is a good idea; it will not flow more than the stock filter but as the mileage increases the stock filter will start to impede air flow where the BMC filter will not.