jpsanders

Hi guys - I'm trying to pull the connector of as advised to have 'loud' all the time - am I missing something here? I can't seem to pull the red bit off? Do I just pull it orwas it tough for you guys too?

James , London

2006 mod 997S

Ray G

Push in on the little wire clip, as pictured here, then pull the connector free.

crispenigl

Anyone have a picture of where this item is on the x51 car please??

Ray G

I don't have a pic, but it's on the left side (driver side) of the intake manifold. You need to reach around and behind the left-side intake snorkel.

drbf

Great modification, sound is true Porsche and with the Fabspeed Cold Air Kit ... WOW

RAKLAW

Did you do this mod on your X51..and if so any change in overall sound quality?
Thnx

Ray G

Here is a picture of the plug. You can see the top of the plug in this picture. You need to reach around behind the left-hand intake snorkel. Push the wire clip in, and pull the plug out.

crispenigl

Ray,

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

Have a wonderful holiday.

Greg

crispenigl

It is pretty amazing how much of a sound impact this change has on the car.

Simon H

Ray,
On the standard 997S, where is the plug as you look into the engine bay?.Only asking as the photo with the large red arrow seems to be a different plug to that of the first photo.Is the second photo for the X51 fitted car?.Regards, Simon.

NOBLEGT3

i removed the vacuum hose on my 997 s a nd it sounded good for about 2000 miles and then the left muffler blew out and it sounded like a honda fart can. had it fixed under warranty ( waited 3 months for muffler ) stupid me did it again and now the right muffler sounds like a honda fart can ....dont do this mod

Ray G

The plug on the non-X51 car is just to the right, rear side of the intake manifold. You can easily reach it, as there it nothing in the way you need to reach around.

Ray G

I can't see how this could harm your muffler - the muffler is effectively by-passed.

I would not disconnect the vacuum hose - that will just cause a vacuum leak, unless you plug it. I've driven my car for over 3000 miles w/o problems or CELs.

Simon H

Thanks very much Ray,regards, SIMON.

NOBLEGT3

wahtever the orange plug is in the picture above is what i disconnected. i think the valve needs that plug to hold it in place when closed or open. i have had 2 muffler failures. i dont think its a coincidence.