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Originally Posted by Kenny Boxster
The muffler serves a purpose- performance. Thirty pounds of weight savings, and reported 10hp increase at higher rpms. As for spinners... Aesthetics. Higher diameter wheels are counterproductive, wasting gas and reducing speed. I think these mufflers are a great alternative to a $1200 muffler.  |
My issue is more with the name choice. Isn't there a German word for cheap but functional? LOL Charlie Chan muffler sounds like the latest Hot Import Nights marketing campaign.
At any rate, I don't see exhaust upgrades as a worthwhile investment. Certainly not for 10 hp. And the weight savings is better spent at the wheels. If anything it seems like a cosmetic upgrade just like the spinners in that its done for non-performance reasons (sound). The OEM exhaust had quiet a bit of engineering put behind it, it delivers all the performance the car will need unless you plan to wring every split second out its laps. but I agree it is unfortunate that you have to pay premium in the event of a needed replacement. That's why I went aftermarket when it was time to replace the original. But if Porsches were cheap to buy an maintain everyone would have one.
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