i do not have pse and want a little more sound...

what are the boards thoughts on bang for your buck exhaust mods?

ive thought about adding pse and also thought about an x-pipe.

input is appreciated!

 

If you are looking for a little more sound: Center Muffler Bypass X-Pipe



http://www.fabspeed.com/porsche-991-...bypass-x-pipe/

Ofcourse we also offer special pricing to 6 Speed members as well!

 

What kind of sound are you looking for? We carry all brands for the 991 exhausts.

 

Per your question...bang for your buck, won't be PSE, as I believe it approaches $3 or $4k after install. Fabspeed or Sharkwerks make very reasonably priced center bypass pipes, sub $1k.

If you want the PSE functionality (valves opened or closed), then you'll have to go with OEM or AWE. I don't know if the AWE switchpath has the capability to add the button for the valves, if you don't have it already. They have an Audi TT exhaust that adds the same type of "PSE" functionality...don't know if they can do it for Porsche, if you don't have it already.

I have the PSE and it isn't loud enough for me...really have to get up there in RPMs for it to start singing. I've heard the AWE, Fabspeed and Sharkwerks, all sound really good. There are plenty of videos on youtube, though not entirely the same in person; you'll get the main point. I have the Fabspeed Maxflo mufflers and will be swapping out the PSE for the Fabspeed center bypass this spring.

I dealt directly with Joe from Fabspeed and he was quite helpful.

 

You will have to provide some more details to get any decent input. I am assuming that you have a C4S based on your member name? If so you have the standard "S" exhaust, which has the valves and vacuum lines to the center muffler, much like the PSE -- but you don't get the on / off switch like you have with the PSE. If you don't have an "S" you have a base center muffler with no valves and no tubing....

Also, what do you mean by a "little" more sound? That one is much harder to answer as every member on this board likely has their own interpretation of sound and noise levels. But describe what you are trying to achieve (louder growl, screaming banshee, or wake the dead race kinda loud?) and maybe many of the members on this board who have in some cases installed multiple exhausts to get what they want can help you out.

If you are just looking to give the car a bit more grumble, all the time, then check out my other post on the $2 exhaust sound mod...

Have fun!

 

I added PSE and an AWE exhaust to mine. Around $3500 out the door.

 

I swear this 991 Forum is 1/3 exhaust question threads. When are we going to make a massive sticky at the top of the page and just combine them all. This is getting out of hand.

(No disrespect to your thread in particular.)

 

+1. Search is your friend. There must be like 1,000 posts on 991 exhausts, including my own.

 

I just ordered the PSE from suncoast. Will have my local dealer install the exhaust and will sell the take off parts on the forums or eBay. I debated which way to go and decided to stick to factory parts and dealer install to keep/add value to the car. I would imagine something aftermarket would decrease the appeal to subsequent buyers as well. Good luck with your decision.

 

I went with the AWE Switchpath and absolutely love it.

They're offering a great price here:
http://www.tagmotorsports.com/awe-tu...exhaust-system

 

Many great responses! I appreciate it.

Also, I have a 4S non-pse.

im interested in making the car sound more "exotic", if that makes sense. most interested in the sound when its wound up and really like the pops and crackles.

again, i appreciate all the input.

 

Where do you live? If you can find someone in your are with a pipe mod, then you can go over and get a listen. I have a full Tubi exhaust on my 991S, and its perfect for me (X-pipes are too loud), I'm in Northern Virginia (D.C. Suburb) and always glad to take a fellow 991 owner out for a ride to check it out.

 

More exotic, and cost conscious...not sure if those two meet in a happy medium. I believe the sound you may be after, is the high-pitched "scream" if you will, when smashing on the throttle? The only time I've achieved this is by changing out the headers and moving to a less restrictive catalytic converter. You can change out the center muffler with a x-pipe and you'll get a little deeper note, not too much drone and a little more "crackle". But, if you really want to open it up and get that high-pitched exotic note, it'll be the headers; which is the last restrictive piece in the exhaust set-up.

If you really want to go big-time and achieve a "Formula 1" sound, check out Kline Innovations inconel exhaust setup.

 

wow.

 

Let's add wheels to the list for the sticky.

Frank C.