Looking for a throaty no drone exhaust. Suggestions? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Perfectlap · 02-21-2010, 09:35 AM

I think my 10 year old exhaust has had it. On start up I'm getting a wheezing sound that seems to go away once the car has warmed up after driving a while.
It almost sounds like a whistle. Well its going in for some maintenance this week if it is indeed time to replace the exhaust I'd like to consider some alternatives you've tried. Of course no drone, I went through that with an old car and it was hell. I'm NOT really concerned with HP gains since I'm more than satisfied with the current power and marginal gains at big cost don't move me. I'm more concerned with accoustics and value.

gschotland · 02-21-2010, 11:47 AM

If, too, have been considering a replacement exhaust that's a bit louder than stock and drone-free. The PSE (Pedro Sport Exhaust) is something you should investigate. Pedro claims his simple mods to the stock exhaust yield a throaty, drone-free sound, similar to Porsche's own PSE. I believe he has sound samples on youtube. Check out:

http://www.pedrosgarage.com/Site_3/Make_the_Pedro_Sport_Exhaust.html

Very lightly used S mufflers are readily available for $100-$150. Additional 1.5" ID stainless tubing would be $50-$75, depending on the source. He says it's 5 hrs of labor for the entire job, including brazing/welding in the tubes. If you're capable of doing this yourself, the whole setup can be exceptionally cost effective. Even if you can't, it's still pretty reasonable.

I see you're in NJ. This is a place I've been aware of for 20+ years in Trenton that does only custom/performance work. I'm sure they could do the job blindfolded. http://www.mufflex-performance.com/

Boxtaboy · 02-21-2010, 01:21 PM

The only mufflers I know of that don't drone are the Dansk pressed sport (I have one on my car), the latest Fabspeed full exhaust system, FVD sports exhaust (the one that looks like a Dansk pressed, but has a different baffle set up to sound more agressive, and the factory PSE or self PSE modded mufflers.

The are also some nice sounding mufflers like the GHL, Borla, B&B, and Top Speed exhausts, but they all drone to some degree.

RandallNeighbour · 02-21-2010, 02:32 PM

Be careful, buddy. "No drone" mufflers are rare. The Top Speed is the same as the Che muffler I have and it has PLENTY of cabin resonance or drone between 2-3k.

Any of the twin chamber mufflers are going to have cabin resonance.

I have heard that the Dansk that looks like the factory muffler is a tad louder with no resonance, but someone who has swapped their factory muffler for it should weigh in and tell you if this is true.

9eighty6 · 02-21-2010, 02:56 PM

I went with the Porsche Sport Exhaust, and I am quite happy with it. IMHO, it is worth the cost; it is a factory part and just looks right on the car.

My personal 2 cents. Good luck with your decision whatever you choose!

Boxtaboy · 02-21-2010, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

Be careful, buddy. "No drone" mufflers are rare. The Top Speed is the same as the Che muffler I have and it has PLENTY of cabin resonance or drone between 2-3k.

Any of the twin chamber mufflers are going to have cabin resonance.

I have heard that the Dansk that looks like the factory muffler is a tad louder with no resonance, but someone who has swapped their factory muffler for it should weigh in and tell you if this is true.

I have the Dansk muffler, and there is no resonance at all that I can detect. The exhaust is slightly louder and more throaty but not nearly as loud and sporty sounding as a GHL. After hearing the drone in the GHL (she rode with me in a friend's Boxster with a GHL), however, wifey said no way to that.

Perfectlap · 02-23-2010, 12:13 PM

I think you've sold me on the Dansk. Any good sites? I see a range of a few hundred bucks between them.

bluelagoon · 02-26-2010, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Perfectlap

I think my 10 year old exhaust has had it. On start up I'm getting a wheezing sound that seems to go away once the car has warmed up after driving a while.
It almost sounds like a whistle. Well its going in for some maintenance this week if it is indeed time to replace the exhaust I'd like to consider some alternatives you've tried. Of course no drone, I went through that with an old car and it was hell. I'm NOT really concerned with HP gains since I'm more than satisfied with the current power and marginal gains at big cost don't move me. I'm more concerned with accoustics and value.

I also have the Dansk pressed sport version and I love it. Good sound and looks like OEM