I think the AWE cats would be better paired with AWE headers. One thing that is never mentioned in this forum is that the inlet pipe to the AWE cats has a (slightly) bigger internal diameter that the standard or X-51 headers (or just about anyone else's headers for that matter). The outlet of the AWE headers is also the same amount bigger to match. Removing the 'step' in the pipe by using both together seems sensible. The outlet of the AWE cats is stock size so you can use pretty-well any muffler.

As the stock mufflers and PSE are both quite free-flowing you'd get most of the performance of a full AWE system if you used either with the AWE headers/cats combo. Up to you then which sound you like and if switching it on and off is important.

 

Given the pictures that can be found on this board of the 2009 exhaust, I'd think the factory PSE option might become more appealing to many and less appealing to others.

None of us, I suspect, has actually heard the 2009 motors with or without the PSE in person. I'm guessing that it will continue to sound excellent.

 

I love the sound but enjoy the option to shut it off, around churches in session, pulling into my office parking deck, parking at a client's office, visiting my Mom. All these places make a hush kit worthwhile.

 

I listen to the sport exhaust more than the stereo. It was a must have option for me.

 

I would save your money and go aftermarket. i went with a full Tubi exhaust and not only did i save some weight and gain some power it sounds awesome when you get on it. i dont know about the other companies but the tubi can be quite if you arnt on it but can scream when you want it to.

 

I have the PSE and it sounds great! Who needs 5-10 more hp anyway? We live in America. The car is amazing even if we drive 50% of it's ability. If we all wanted sheer hp, we would all sell our P Cars and buy the GTR!

 

I had aftermarket and loved it but if I was looking at a car on the lot and it had PSE I wouldn't turn it down either.

 

very nice!!

 

Aftermarket

 

Is PSE the same as "dealer installed motor sound?" I saw a couple ads with this term on some ebay '05S's and wasn't sure what motor sound is?

 

Would someone mind clerifying what the PSE is? I got that its an valve that can be turned on or off to regulate exhaust note, but this option cost 2500 from the dealership.

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PSE =Porsche sport exhaust . No power gain but a really cool sound .
It is kinda nice to have the ability to on or off for those who feel they need it .

I chose an aftermarket (Tubi) exhaust because I felt it was better . It's claimed to have a few extra Hp , is light , and I liked the sound more .

I had Tubi in my 997S
I have Tubi in my 997tt .

You do have alot of exhaust choices but PSE is the only OEM choice .

 

I'm going to go the route of AWE headers and AWE 200 cats with the PSE..I just wanted the option to turn it from loud to not to loud

 

Thanks so much buddy, I am a P-car noob. I will prob be buying pre-owned, so this will probably not even be an issue.

 

I still think these are the best sound / performance for the buck, plus they weigh 8lbs each: www.afterhoursautomotive.com/porschemufflers.html - They only scream when you hit WOT, otherwise pretty mellow. (I'm talking "sports car" mellow, not "lexus mellow")

Presently waiting on a set for my 997.