{"id":7779,"date":"2024-05-14T17:07:02","date_gmt":"2024-05-14T16:07:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.design911.co.uk\/blog\/?p=7779"},"modified":"2025-06-18T09:39:25","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T08:39:25","slug":"top-porsche-981-performance-upgrades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.design911.co.uk\/blog\/top-porsche-981-performance-upgrades\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Porsche 981 Performance Upgrades"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Even by the quirky standards of Porsche, the 981 was an anomaly. While first-gen Boxsters and Caymans shared components with the 911, the 981 was the first to be created from the tyres up. Out went 30kg of dead weight, in came bespoke doors, aggressive air-intakes, a longer wheelbase, and wider tracks. And now Design911 offer you the chance to beef up your 981 even further.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Sharp intake! <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Another Porsche upgrade on the 981 was to pull in air from both driver and passenger air intakes. Along with a considerably improved flow, internal dimpling controls turbulent air, reduces friction and &#8220;tumbles&#8221; over a given area more efficiently. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.design911.com\/porsche\/boxster-s-981-34l-2012\/performance-plenum-ipd\/\">See for yourself.<\/a> Similarly, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.design911.com\/porsche\/boxster-s-981-34l-2012\/hi-flow-air-filters\/\">upgrading air filters<\/a> is another option \u2013 you\u2019ll need two, obviously.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.design911.com\/p\/bmc-air-filter-for-porsche--981-boxster---cayman--part-no-fb750-04\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"wp-image-7782 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.design911.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FB750-04_LR.jpg\" alt=\"BMC AIR FILTER. PORSCHE 981 BOXSTER \/ CAYMAN (PART NO. FB750\/04)\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>BMC AIR FILTER. PORSCHE 981 BOXSTER \/ CAYMAN (PART NO. FB750\/04)<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Go with the throw.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A bespoke <a href=\"https:\/\/www.design911.com\/p\/short-throw-shifter-porsche-718---981---991\/\">short throw shifter<\/a> is a nice touch, offering a satisfying \u2018rifle bolt\u2019 feeling with each gear change. It\u2019s one option among many gearshift accessories that include cables, caps and insulating tubing, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.design911.com\/porsche\/boxster-s-981-34l-2012\/short-gearshift-kits\/\">all sold as kits for easy installation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.design911.com\/p\/short-throw-shifter-porsche-718---981---991\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"wp-image-7784 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.design911.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/3601009918_LR1.jpg\" alt=\"SHORT THROW SHIFTER. PORSCHE 718 \/ 981 \/ 991 - 3601009918\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>SHORT THROW SHIFTER. PORSCHE 718 \/ 981 \/ 991 &#8211; 3601009918<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Steel wheels.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Clutch flywheels aren\u2019t the first thing on the mind of the Porsche 981 owner looking to wring every ounce of performance from their car, but this upgrade promises a \u2018drastically reduced moment of inertia\u2019 \u2013 and who doesn\u2019t want that? Equipped with Sachs or OEM pressure plates and release bearings, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.design911.com\/porsche\/boxster-s-981-34l-2012\/clutches---flywheels---hydraulics\/\">these kits<\/a> cross over to racing spec without compromising street-level performance.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.design911.com\/p\/clutch-lightweight-flywheel-porsche-boxster-s---cayman-s-2009--_2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-7785 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.design911.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/106423-12-PKG_LR1.jpg\" alt=\"LIGHTWEIGHT STEEL FLYWHEEL AND CLUTCH KIT. PORSCHE BOXSTER S \/ CAYMAN S 2009&gt;&gt;\" \/><\/a> LIGHTWEIGHT STEEL FLYWHEEL AND CLUTCH KIT. PORSCHE BOXSTER S \/ CAYMAN S 2009&gt;&gt;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Hose the daddy? <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>These <a href=\"https:\/\/www.design911.com\/porsche\/boxster-s-981-34l-2012\/performance---tuning-parts-brake-hoses-stainless-steel-goodridge\/\">high-performance race-bred Goodridge street brake lines<\/a> are a step up from the standard: a PTFE inner hose is swathed in braided stainless steel to deliver a more responsive and firm brake sensation by eliminating the &#8220;spongy&#8221; feel that often accompanies stock rubber brake lines.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.design911.com\/p\/spr1000-4p-goodridge-ptfe-with-stainless-steel-overbraid-brake-hoses-zinc-plated-fittings-clear-hose-cover-with-goodridge-print-porsche-987-981-718-boxster-and-cayman\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" class=\"wp-image-7786 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.design911.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/SPR1000-4P_1.jpg\" alt=\"GOODRIDGE STAINLESS STEEL BRAKE HOSE SET. SPR1000-4P 987 \/ 981 \/ 718 BOXSTER AND CAYMAN - SPR1000-4P\" \/><\/a> GOODRIDGE STAINLESS STEEL BRAKE HOSE SET. SPR1000-4P 987 \/ 981 \/ 718 BOXSTER AND CAYMAN &#8211; SPR1000-4P<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Note perfect.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The sound of the engine is one of the best things that separate your Porsche aside from \u2018sports cars\u2019 that are only revved up versions of standard family runarounds. These accessories will help you get the most from this unique asset. DesignTek has crafted a unique range of silencers, mufflers, tailpipes that create the perfect engine note from the cockpit. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.design911.com\/porsche\/boxster-s-981-34l-2012\/porsche-valvetronic-switchable-silencers-mufflers\/\">Enjoy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.design911.com\/p\/sports-exhaust-with-valvetronic-and-sports-headers-for-porsche-boxster-981\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-7787 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.design911.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/EXHAUSTKIT81_LR1.jpg\" alt=\"SPORTS EXHAUST WITH VALVETRONIC &amp; SPORTS HEADERS FOR PORSCHE BOXSTER 981\" \/><\/a> SPORTS EXHAUST WITH VALVETRONIC &amp; SPORTS HEADERS FOR PORSCHE BOXSTER 981<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Suspension bridge.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>There can be a difference between the body roll you expect when taking turns and cornering, particularly at higher speeds, and what you get. Coil over systems prevent the chassis from bottoming out, by support each wheel on the vehicle, and mitigating that roll. These <a href=\"https:\/\/www.design911.com\/p\/bilstein-b16-damptronic-coilover-suspension-kits-porsche-982-boxster\/\">Bilstein B16 damptronic coilover suspension kits<\/a> will get your 981 rocking, not rolling.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.design911.com\/p\/bilstein-b16-damptronic-coilover-suspension-kits-porsche-982-boxster\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"wp-image-7791 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.design911.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/49-275605_LR1-1.jpg\" alt=\"BILSTEIN B16 DAMPTRONIC COILOVER SUSPENSION KITS. PORSCHE 981, 982 BOXSTER - 49-275605\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>BILSTEIN B16 DAMPTRONIC COILOVER SUSPENSION KITS. PORSCHE 981, 982 BOXSTER &#8211; 49-275605<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Get your RSS in gear.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We\u2019re saying it loud and proud. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.design911.com\/p\/rss-tarmac-series-stage-2-suspension-package-for-porsche-981---982--718--boxster-cayman\/\">RSS Tarmac Stage 2 suspension system<\/a> is the most rigorously engineered, tested, validated, motorsport homologated aftermarket suspension system available for your Porsche 981 Cayman or Boxster. They\u2019re winners on track and Tarmac for so many Porshe drivers that if you\u2019re thinking of a single upgrade, then give this some serious thought.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.design911.com\/p\/rss-tarmac-series-stage-2-suspension-package-for-porsche-981---982--718--boxster-cayman\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"wp-image-7793 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.design911.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/TS-2-986-987_LR.jpg\" alt=\"RSS TARMAC SERIES STAGE 2 SUSPENSION PACKAGE FOR PORSCHE 981 \/ 982 (718) BOXSTER\/CAYMAN - TS-2-BC981\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>RSS TARMAC SERIES STAGE 2 SUSPENSION PACKAGE FOR PORSCHE 981 \/ 982 (718) BOXSTER\/CAYMAN &#8211; TS-2-BC981<\/p>\n<h3><strong>No arm in looking.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.design911.co.uk\/porsche\/boxster-s-981-34l-2012\/performance-suspension-polyurethane-bushes\/\">high-quality track control arm and bush kits<\/a> come pre-assembled with our signature polyurethane bushes for a &#8216;fit and forget&#8217; product that we guarantee for life. And let\u2019s not beat about it &#8211; replacing your rubber suspension bushes with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.design911.com\/porsche\/boxster-s-981-34l-2012\/performance-suspension-polyurethane-bushes\">Powerflex Polyurethane equivalents<\/a> will improve road holding, increase tyre life, and enable more responsive steering. Meanwhile, a more consistent steering geometry will squeeze longer service from your suspension components.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.design911.com\/p\/front-engine-mount-bush-porsche-9872-981-boxster-and-cayman-2009---powerflex\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-7795 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.design911.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/PFR57-820_LR2.jpg\" alt=\"FRONT ENGINE MOUNT BUSH. PORSCHE 987.2\/981 BOXSTER AND CAYMAN 2009&gt;&gt; POWERFLEX - PFR57-820\" \/><\/a> FRONT ENGINE MOUNT BUSH. 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