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BMC High Performance Air Filter Porsche 993 Carrera (1994-1998)

SKU: BMCFB136/04
Price
$108.90
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Product Description

Improve intake airflow and engine responsiveness in your Porsche 993 Carrera with the BMC High Performance Air Filter. Designed as a direct replacement for the factory paper air filter, this premium performance filter utilizes advanced multi-layer cotton gauze construction to increase airflow while maintaining effective engine protection.

Developed by BMC Air Filters, a manufacturer recognized for its involvement in professional motorsport, the FB136/04 provides a convenient intake upgrade for Porsche's iconic air-cooled 911 platform. Its application-specific design allows owners to improve the performance potential of their existing intake system without replacing the factory airbox or modifying the vehicle.

Unlike conventional disposable paper filters, the BMC High Performance Air Filter features multi-layer cotton gauze treated with specialized low-viscosity oil. This construction promotes increased airflow while capturing airborne contaminants before they can enter the engine.

BMC's filtration design uses multiple layers of cotton gauze supported by epoxy-coated aluminum alloy mesh. The protective mesh helps maintain the filter's structural integrity while resisting oxidation caused by moisture and exposure to fuel vapors.

The filter is manufactured using BMC's proprietary Full Moulding technology, which produces the distinctive red rubber sealing frame as a single molded component without welded joints. This construction enhances durability, maintains consistent sealing pressure, and provides a secure fit within the original Porsche airbox.

By reducing intake restriction compared with conventional paper filter media, the BMC filter is designed to support improved engine breathing and throttle response. This can be particularly beneficial for Porsche 993 owners seeking to optimize their vehicle's naturally aspirated flat-six engine without making extensive modifications.

The filter retains the factory airbox configuration, preserving the original intake routing and engine compartment appearance. Installation is straightforward, requiring only removal of the existing air filter and installation of the BMC replacement element.

One of the most significant advantages of the BMC High Performance Air Filter is its washable and reusable construction. Instead of replacing the filter at every service interval, owners can clean and re-oil the cotton gauze using the appropriate BMC Filter Cleaning Kit.

This reusable design makes the filter an attractive long-term maintenance upgrade for Porsche enthusiasts who regularly service their vehicles or plan to retain their 993 Carrera for years to come.

For Porsche 993 Carrera owners looking for a simple, high-quality intake improvement, the BMC High Performance Air Filter offers increased airflow potential, premium filtration materials, direct factory compatibility, and convenient long-term serviceability.

Fitment Notes

  • Fits 1994–1998 Porsche 911 Carrera (993)

  • Compatible with factory airbox configurations using BMC filter FB136/04

  • Applicable to naturally aspirated Porsche 993 Carrera models

  • Designed for the factory air intake housing

  • Replaces the original disposable paper air filter

  • One filter is required per vehicle

  • Direct drop-in installation

  • Retains the original factory airbox

  • Compatible with otherwise stock intake configurations

  • Washable and reusable with the appropriate BMC cleaning and re-oiling products

  • Not intended for Porsche 993 Turbo applications without separate fitment confirmation

  • Verify compatibility with modified or aftermarket airbox assemblies before ordering

Included

  • One (1) BMC High Performance Air Filter

  • Pre-oiled multi-layer cotton gauze filtration element

  • Integrated molded rubber sealing frame

  • Epoxy-coated aluminum alloy support mesh

Sold Separately:

  • BMC Filter Cleaning and Re-Oiling Kit

  • Additional intake system components

  • Professional installation labor

Product Specs

  • Manufacturer: BMC Air Filters

  • BMC Part Number: FB136/04

  • Product Type: High-Performance Replacement Air Filter

  • Vehicle Application: Porsche 911 Carrera (993)

  • Model Years: 1994–1998

  • Engine Application: Naturally Aspirated Air-Cooled Flat-Six

  • Filter Quantity: 1

  • Filter Configuration: Factory Replacement Panel Filter

  • Installation Location: Original Factory Airbox

  • Filter Media: Multi-Layer Cotton Gauze

  • Filter Treatment: Low-Viscosity Filter Oil

  • Support Mesh: Epoxy-Coated Aluminum Alloy

  • Frame Construction: Single-Piece Molded Rubber

  • Manufacturing Technology: BMC Full Moulding

  • Filter Color: Red

  • Washable: Yes

  • Reusable: Yes

  • Re-Oilable: Yes

  • Factory Airbox Compatibility: Yes

  • Factory Intake Modification Required: No

  • ECU Tuning Required: No

  • Installation Type: Direct Drop-In

  • Cleaning Product: BMC Filter Cleaning Kit

  • Sold As: Single Air Filter

Product Features

  • High-flow multi-layer cotton gauze filtration is designed to reduce intake restriction compared with conventional paper air filters while maintaining effective filtration of airborne contaminants.

  • Direct factory airbox replacement allows installation in the original Porsche 993 Carrera intake housing without cutting, drilling, or additional modifications.

  • BMC Full Moulding construction utilizes a seamless, single-piece rubber sealing frame for durability, consistent fitment, and reliable sealing against the factory airbox.

  • Epoxy-coated aluminum alloy support mesh reinforces the cotton filtration media while providing resistance to oxidation caused by moisture and fuel vapors.

  • Washable and reusable design allows the filter to be cleaned and re-oiled with BMC maintenance products instead of being discarded during routine servicing.

  • Improved intake airflow potential supports efficient engine breathing and throttle response while retaining the original appearance and configuration of the Porsche 993 Carrera intake system.