Thoughts on the Oval Exhaust Tip
 

Hi,
I am looking into changing my exhaust tip from the oval to the dual tip like the S. I was wondering if anyone knows if this part can just be switched with the oval exhaust or if it requires welding, etc.? Also, does anyone have the part number for the dual S exhaust tip or know were I can get a similar one?
What are your opinions on the oval exhaust? Is it worth doing? Could it be done for around $60?
Thanks!

Here is the S Chrome Tip:

http://e-partssales.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=P&Product_Code =98711125401&Category_Code=987ext



You can also get the Chrome Cayman Sport Tip:

http://e-partssales.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=P&Product_Code =98711198100&Category_Code=987ext

Will those fit a 986?
Thanks!

These tips also pop up on eBay on a semi-regular basis. It's a bolt-on job (at least on the 987) but a PITA to get off.

I've got a 986.

Call the parts department to make sure. And call Sunset Porsche for potential better pricing- 503-641-8600. Ask for Phil.

Does your current tip bolt on? If so, I bet these will work. I don't know how the 986 is set-up. Sorry.

Hi Rick,

What year is your car? the 03+ seem to bolt on while the older ones are part of the Muffler.
If you car is older you best bet is to find an 03+ exhaust with the bolt on tips or an older 986S exhaust with the dual tips. My car is an S, perhaps the oval tip is differant
I just sold my 01 S exhaust for fifty bucks!

I like the dual tips that came on my Dansk sports exhaust. They were welded on mine, but I think now Dansk offers them as tips alone, that you can bolt onto their exhausts. Maybe it will fit the 03+ factory exhausts. Starting from 2003, the Boxster and Boxster S tips were bolted on the exhaust, whereas pre-03, they were welded on.

http://i11.tinypic.com/5xootc2.jpg

I have an 01 Boxster Base 2.7 and it has the 2 bolts, one on each side of the OVAL chrome tip. So it should be easy for you to remove if you want the "S" dual tip. Porsche's Tequipment also sells this tip as a factory option. I like the dual stacked version, single oval myself. :cheers:
http://www.porsche.com/usa/accessoriesandservices/personalisation/tequipment/boxster-986/performance/n258/

Yes, the double stacked oval is very cool too:

@porsche986spyder: The oval chrome tip you have goes over the existing oval tip welded on your muffler. The 03+ tips will not bolt onto your pre-03 muffler, because these tips are made to be bolted on the 03+ mufflers that have no tips welded on already.

Here is the part number for the double stacked oval:

http://www.porsche.com/usa/accessoriesandservices/personalisation/tequipment/boxster-986/performance/n258/

The oval stacked one also will not fit on a pre-03 muffler, as they do not fit over existing tips...they fit on 03+ mufflers with no tips welded in place.

Oh yeah, the only thing you can do for a Boxster for $60 is buy a tank of gas...barely! :(

This only works on 03-up boxsters. I have an 02 S twin tip exhaust sitting in the garage, PM me if you're interested in it.

Patrick

It's a '99. But interestingly enough it has a bolt on tip. It has got two screws on each side. So bmwm750, pm me a picture.

You most likely have the same chrome tip as bmussati. These are tip covers that go over the original muffler's tip that is welded in place, and were an option for those who wanted a larger looking tip in chrome. The 03+tips will not fit on your muffler...if I recall correctly, they bolt on not side to side, but from the bottom or top, and only bolt onto mufflers without tips already welded on.

i have a 98 with the large Eisenmann tip. very cool if you ask me

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/198/500062934_4396f5efb0_o.jpg

Custom Exhaust
 

Im getting a custom catback exhaust done for my car. I really like all of ur exhausts, hope to post mine soon!!!

Ps wondering if you guys will disown me? if i got a dual exhuast for my base model

I like the oval tip, just looks more modern... to me at least. I hated the orignal oval though, ugly... So I got my dremel and cut it off and cut a new oval tip to fit, and had it welded on. Black chrome, I like it since I know its the only one like it, lol. But if I had to do it again, I think I might have gotten regular chrome.

I've got the same one as, djomlas. So that one is just bolted on over the original?
Nice license plate!

Yes...that's what I've been trying to explain all along. :rolleyes:

Look closely inside your tip, and you'll see the original oval tip hiding behind it.

You will not be able to convert that to a dual pipe look unless you change your whole exhaust out, unfortunately.

Just for laughs, here is a pic of the 03 S exhaust on my 01 S
These are the bolt on tips.

http://forums.rennlist.com/upload/exhaust986s.jpg

[QUOTE=Marc Gelefsky]Just for laughs, here is a pic of the 03 S exhaust on my 01 S
These are the bolt on tips.

Yeah, but don't confuse the guy more! :cool: That is the 03 exhaust with the 03 dual tips put on your 01 car....not an 01 exhaust with bolt on 03 tips.

[QUOTE=Boxtaboy] What was that middle part again? ;)

yeah the one that i have is bolted on, 2 screws and brackets

Aarrggggghhhh!! Ahhh fuhgettaboutit! :confused:

:D

If you have a 1999 with a chrome tip held in place with set screws then this is it. I was an option that slid over the existing oval tip. That has nothing to do with the bolt on tips from 2003-2004, as there was a muffler change 2003-2004.

If you want 2 tips then you need to get another muffler. The number of tips is a cosmetic issue.

Thanks everyone, I got it figured out. I have the stock '99 exhaust with a welded tip and a chrome cover bolted over it. The '03 and newer boxster exhausts have tips that can be changed. And I cannot change to a dual exhaust unless I replace the whole exhaust system.
Correct?

You are correct sir!

Yes, you cannot change to dual tips on your exhaust unless you change the muffler.

Uhh... Im not so sure about that. As I said, I cut off the original tip and welded on a new one. If someone can show me a picture of a bolt on tip I can tell you if it can be cut and welded on to a 99 muffler. Like I said, I cut my new tip up to make it fit.

Ok...Correction- you cannot switch to a dual tip on your car unless you switch out your muffler... OR, if you are as resourceful as Boggtown, and know how to cut and weld metal. ;)

yeah if you have a velder you can slap on any tip you want.

Well the guy rick3000 never told us what year his car was. I was assuming he had an earlier model. :cheers:

Not according to PORSCHE web site. Says date 8/02 and up. So if you have an 02 you would be okay. :confused:

But, don't forget, Porsche986spyder, soon after August 2002 Porsche started making the 2003 model year...I would guess.

Exactamundo! :)

Makes sence. That's why it's always good to buy the next years model at the end of the year. You get nice upgrades. ;)

like getting an 08 model this year...

i still dont see how the stacked ones wouldnt fit on the earlier models tho, like 98 99...