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The C15 Acert went through a few different variations from 2004-2010 during their production time.  First there was the BXS, then MXS, and NXS, and then finally the SDP.While each version was slightly altered from the last, one thing that remained constant was that the Acert came with two turbos - a high pressure turbo and a low pressure turbo.  Often times people refer to the C15 Acert as a "Twin Turbo", but these turbos are NOT the same.  The high pressure builds boost right off …

Recently the family hauler (2008 Porsche Cayenne Turbo), started doing some strange things - (Long crank time, random stalling, going into limp mode), it finally threw a check engine light and the code was for the crank position sensor.  After doing some reading online for other models (955TT, 957S) and getting some conflicting information on how best to approach the repair, I decided to just dive in and document the process.***Disclaimer: This post is intended for entertainment purposes on …

So you bought one of the best Lamborghini's in existence, the Huracan Performante - but you want to take things to the next level.  Would you like to shed even more weight and turn the sound level up to 11?  Look no further then the Soul Performance Products Titanium Race Exhaust.On a car that was deigned around the goal of saving weight and adding power, the fabrication wizards over at Soul Performance Products were able to shave off an additional 38.25 lbs / 17.3 kg from the bea …

Maxxforce 7 Turbocharger Failure – Common ProblemsWhile turbo failure on any vehicle is enevitable after many miles and years of service, the Maxxforce 7 has unique issues that cause turbo failure more often than other engines. The biggest culprits behind a failed turbo on a Maxxforce 7 engine are EGR related issues, and oil dilution. EGR Issues Soot re-entering the engine and coming through the turbine housing over time will begin to adhere to the vanes and cause the turbo actuator to fa …

Where do you put your phone in your Porsche?Not to sound like a bad infomercial, but how often do you fumble with your phone in your Porsche because there is no good place to put it? Those days are OVER. Check out these phone mounts from RENNLINE. They are model specific for all the Carreras, Turbos, Boxster, Caymans, etc. The brackets easily bolt into the interior of your Porsche, ensuring that NO damage or sticky residue is left on any panels. Your phone itself is held to the mount with a …