I purchased a 2009 997.2 S back in September and now I'm looking to improve the sound of my S. I have looked at Tubi with the cross-over pipes, Fabspeed including the X-Pipe, AWE-tuning's system and FD motorsports fister exhaust. I am really interested in improving the sound and do not want to sacrifice the performance (ie. lose torque in the process). Obviously, there is a huge price disparity between the cheapest (fister) and the most expensive (Tubi). What is your experience and with these exhausts? Any recommendations are greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

 

Same car as you and love the Gundo Hack sound... less than 200 bucks... Do a SEARCH.

 

On my 2009 S I opted for the "cheaper" route for exhaust mods. I chose to do the "Gundo Hack" which is the same as what Fister offers. I eliminated the center muffler by adding a set of AWE cross-over pipes (used but in perfect shape). Total cost: $200 for R&R of the stock mufflers and the hack done by a custom exhaust shop, and if I remember correctly, about $450 for the used crossover pipes, which I installed myself. The result? The perfect no-interior-drone, throaty sounding exhaust that won't **** off the neighborhood and for a lot less than an aftermarket system. Any HP gain? AWE says +10; maybe, maybe not, but the crossover pipes do offer a straighter exhaust path than the stock muffler offered; and absolutely nothing gained from the hack. My only complaint was that I waited so long to take the plunge.

 

Do you have any idea what the sound difference is on the gundo only vs the gundo + straight center pipe?

 

I have been told but do not have any proof that the stock center muffler doesn't "muffle" much at all. I did the crossover pipes first, and the sound didn't change all that much, which leads me to believe that the center muffler really doesn't do much. The "sound" came when I added the Gundo Hack. Removing the center muffler does shed a few pounds at the rear of the car.

 

You'll get the deep throaty sound dealing with the side mufflers, whether modding or replacing. X-pipes will give you more volume, but it's raspy, not deep. X-pipes replace the primary muffler, which is not restrictive, so no power increase with aftermarket replacements.

I chose Cargraphic, made in Germany, lifetime warranty, made like a tank (unlike Tubi), and you'll get a great return when you decide to sell. Sounds perfect. Does increase power.

 

There are lots of choices. If you can get out and hear a few systems on other 997.2 cars it would be a big benefit. Your location should make the hunt a bit easier.

 

Rich,

Congrats on the car.

There are not too many ways to skin this cat.

Here is my suggestion. Start with a set of cross over pipes. Yes, hopefully ours.

Easy to install, power gains, and won't break the bank. If you want more, add some mufflers. More sound, but not much of a power add on.

Our AWE Tuning Porsche exhaust parts were designed, tested, and are made all in house. We are very proud of the results and hope you will be as well.

You can read more here:
http://www.awe-tuning.com/ivaf/produ...pe_mselect=282


Cross over pipe highlights:

*6.5lbs weight savings
*100% T304 Stainless Steel Construction
*Complete bolt-in replacement for OE center rear muffler






If you or anyone else has addtional questions, please email me directly.
Mike@AWE-Tuning.com

Thanks!

 

agency power is cheapest and best sound, good quality

 

I was debating the same thing a few weeks ago. I was all set to do the Fister mod then I ran across a member selling his slightly used Fabspeed Maxflo system with the tips. Installing next week!

 

Philly911, if you don't mind, once you have your exhaust installed, please post a few vids of the sound.

 

Will do.

I am going to try to get it installed this weekend.

 

here's a video of my 997.1 with full fabspeed exhaust.

 

After Hours Automotive. I had that setup on my C4 and loved it. Lightweight as well.

 

Love my Tubi!!!!!

Tom