My first "guiltless" mod - Fister Exhaust
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My first "guiltless" mod - Fister Exhaust
I spent a couple hours out in Brentwood, CA today getting my exhaust done.
Darin Fister and his expert welder buddy (can't recall the name) removed my mufflers, welded a 1 3/4 inch pipe between the "in and out" pipes on my OEM mufflers and presto the sound is unbelievable. I was hyper concerned about drone and potentially overloud results....not the case. I'm surprised Porsche doesn't do this standard. Well actually, I do know why...PSE upgrade.
Anyhow, I say "guiltless mod" because the cost of this upgrade is so minor @ $250 + labor that it doesn't fit in the same column as other bigger decisions, yet the outcome is equally huge.
I found Darin and his shop exactly as advertised. Super nice folks. In and out on time and on budget 2+ hours start to finish. Highly recommended. No affiliation.
http://www.fdmotorsports.net/index_files/Page732.htm
Darin Fister and his expert welder buddy (can't recall the name) removed my mufflers, welded a 1 3/4 inch pipe between the "in and out" pipes on my OEM mufflers and presto the sound is unbelievable. I was hyper concerned about drone and potentially overloud results....not the case. I'm surprised Porsche doesn't do this standard. Well actually, I do know why...PSE upgrade.
Anyhow, I say "guiltless mod" because the cost of this upgrade is so minor @ $250 + labor that it doesn't fit in the same column as other bigger decisions, yet the outcome is equally huge.
I found Darin and his shop exactly as advertised. Super nice folks. In and out on time and on budget 2+ hours start to finish. Highly recommended. No affiliation.
http://www.fdmotorsports.net/index_files/Page732.htm
Last edited by ggregory; Mar 22, 2011 at 09:20 PM.
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1 month in....Gundo update
Post Gundo hack update:
At first I was concerned the gundo hack may not be loud enough. Not so. I'm actually concerned now about adding cold intake and/or cats.
There is an impact to MPG. I can say how much but it is noticeable. Will post actual #'s soon.
With the top up, the sound is perfect. The first couple of people I've taken out have commented how much they like the sound.
With the top down, I occasionally think it's too loud. Going through tunnels or areas that have walls that bounce sound, you'll be surprised how loud it gets.
Summary: If you are thinking the muffler bypass may not be loud enough try it out first..like I say, it's a "guiltless mod" and one month in I'm really glad I did.
At first I was concerned the gundo hack may not be loud enough. Not so. I'm actually concerned now about adding cold intake and/or cats.
There is an impact to MPG. I can say how much but it is noticeable. Will post actual #'s soon.
With the top up, the sound is perfect. The first couple of people I've taken out have commented how much they like the sound.
With the top down, I occasionally think it's too loud. Going through tunnels or areas that have walls that bounce sound, you'll be surprised how loud it gets.
Summary: If you are thinking the muffler bypass may not be loud enough try it out first..like I say, it's a "guiltless mod" and one month in I'm really glad I did.
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I had the hack done about 4 months ago and my MPG is around the same; in the low 20s on the highway, mid teens around town and about 11 when I get on it. 
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11? Damn! Without an air intake kit? Maybe I'm not trying hard enough!
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Tough call: throttle vs hack itself
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