The compressor inlet of the GT2 RS Clubsport gets this interesting little plenum bolted on. And it looks to share a plastic cover for the electric actuator for the VGT of the turbine housing. The compressor outlet hose gets some additional armor to protect the hose against debris coming off the tire which the GT2 RS street car does not have. Look in the background and you can see the log manifold which looks to be similar in design to that on the 992 Carrera. The 992 Turbo will probably transition to this design too.
Here’s a blurry view of same parts.
You can see how much lower the compressor outlet hose sits compared to the 992 Carrera. You can also see the hose still keep the anti-abrasion sleeve underneath the new metal armor.
The Clubsport gets new massive intercoolers. There are also openings in the bodywork everywhere to minimize the restriction to airflow leaving the intercooler.
You can see just how tall the Clubsport intercoolers are. Also, check out all the area opened up to let air exit the intercooler. The outlet on the Carrera doesn’t even look to be the size of the small upper opening here. And don’t forget the opening underneath the intercoolers too.
Thanks Blake, much appreciated! For us guys who like to modify our cars in our garages, lots of lessons to be learned from the OEMs. And now with Porsche being almost all turbo, lots of lessons for those slapping turbos on there rides. Lots of aero tricks too for the track and time attack crowd.
Exactly Khiem, I always follow the OEMs, especially when they track their cars. They spend millions and we get to reap the rewards. A patient engineer is a good engineer. Why do the heavy lifting, if you don’t have to?
BTW, there’s a reason the mechanics in F1 religiously guard their cards. As soon as an engineer sees the goods, it’s practically over. Reverse engineering isn’t as hard as it looks.
Surprised to not seeing the adoption of electronic wastegates in the aftermarket community (having so many people so obsessed with turbos and all)… No real advantage or is really cost the factor?
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Always thoroughly enjoy a look at these new performance cars through your eyes Khiem. Keep them coming!
Thanks Blake, much appreciated! For us guys who like to modify our cars in our garages, lots of lessons to be learned from the OEMs. And now with Porsche being almost all turbo, lots of lessons for those slapping turbos on there rides. Lots of aero tricks too for the track and time attack crowd.
Indeed, currently planning some underbody aero for my project and thinking to replicate the turning vanes as seen on the McLaren and GT2 here.
Exactly Khiem, I always follow the OEMs, especially when they track their cars. They spend millions and we get to reap the rewards. A patient engineer is a good engineer. Why do the heavy lifting, if you don’t have to?
BTW, there’s a reason the mechanics in F1 religiously guard their cards. As soon as an engineer sees the goods, it’s practically over. Reverse engineering isn’t as hard as it looks.
Nice article!
Surprised to not seeing the adoption of electronic wastegates in the aftermarket community (having so many people so obsessed with turbos and all)… No real advantage or is really cost the factor?
Thanks!
Well, I think becauseof two main issues: how to control and also many people go with external wastegates.