Just a quick update: I finally found some time to start this project. Once the exhaust system is out I plan on replacing the coil packs and plugs also giving the car an oil change. I've attached a few photos to show you guys where I'm at currently in this project. By this weekend I would like to have the exhaust system dropped and start the maintenance part of this project. Will keep you posted. Side note I'm actually surprised at how easy the tear down on the 997.2s really are.

 

Nice. BTW, your coolant level is a little low. Top up with a 50/50 mix of coolant and distilled water or just some distilled water.

 

Thank you for pointing this out, I did plan on topping fluids off.

 

Center pipe and both mufflers out will probably hit the manifolds and heat shields Sunday. Also need to pull out all 4 O2 sensors.

 

Passenger side plugs and coil packs complete, would like to finish driver side Saturday night. And maybe take Sunday off before my week starts all over again. Tore one of the wraps that the wires inside of on the O2 sensor, so I went ahead and ordered new ones and manifold bolts. Should be here Friday,so while I'm waiting on the order need to do oil change and top off the fluids. Also need to repair front spoiler and remount. And pull program off ECU and get that emailed out.

 

Drivers side plugs and coil packs complete, Oil change also done. Friday is showing delivery date for the sensors/manifold bolts. So Friday night I'll be starting installation of exhaust, if package shows up. Also need to order 2 new heat shields , both have rusted up tabs and 1 of the tabs is rusted through.

 

good progress. Great to see people DIY stuff like this instead of handing it over to a mechanic. Once its complete you have a self satisfying feeling cause you DIY.

 

absolutely!

Quick update: pulled factory tune and emailed it off also my O2 sensors with manifold bolts showed up alittle early...today. But i cant start install quite yet because im waiting on the 2 heat shields (in the photos) that have the rusted tabs on them. One of the 2 was completely rusted off and the other close enough to justify ordering the pair so now im at idle til those come in.

 

WOW so my heat shields came in 2 days early, And you have to remove them for the IPE Exhaust sys. anyways. So i never really needed them i guess unless i go back stock. There is $400 well spent,dust collectors yep that is about all they are worth now. Ok so i Started to install the exhaust sys. Starting with the manifolds and new bolts/gaskets. Big differance between the 2 manifolds. The OEM were extremely easy to access all bolts where the IPE not so much. Also ran the 4 new O2 sensors. Hopefully tomorrow i have the energy to finish the exhaust then Friday install the tune. Finishing topping off fluids and while on the stands finish the front spoiler. Really looking forward to firing it up and hitting some high revs....Man my neighbors arent going to like this car now.
Oh a quick FYI i wont be installing the vacuum lines or the electrical for throttle Auto option. Personal preference i dont want the option of open and closing the valves. I want them open all the time.

 

sorry to hear about the heat shields. can it be returned?

also the headers are catless? It might throw some CEL. You might need some o2 sensor extenders or mini cats

 

The heat shields we're special order from the dealership. Returning is a big fat NO. Besides the way the Porsche community is with everything being stock. I'll keep them in case I do sell my vehicle.
I hate to say it but vehicle is back together now I've driven on the new exhaust about 1.5 hrs btw sounds awesome. I'm so glad I chose IPE Innotechs performance exhaust. As far as causing codes my VR Tune compensates for the cat delete.
I'll be posting the photos later on tonight , enjoying the new exhaust.

 

Like i stated in the previous comment the car is some what complete. Still need to reinstall the front spoiler but i couldnt wait any longer so i dropped the car and took off for a 3 hr. drive and with no fault codes upon my return home. As far as my VR Tune i like it. In normal mode driving you can feel the extra power but sport mode the throttle response and torque seems to feel the same. Maybe the xtra power is there but it just feels like sport mode to me. Extremely happy with the exhaust sys. , and wow does it scream at 6-7k rpm.

 

more photos

 

Last photo is a photo of the 911 with some new shoes

 

Would love some sound clips of the ipe. It looks so good you could hang it on a wall.