PSE .compared to stock exhaust weight - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

9eighty6 · 06-04-2008, 12:54 PM

Hello All -

I know that there has been conversation regarding the PSE and the fact that it gives minimal to no power gains (sad, but true) ...

I was wondering, how much does the stock exhaust system weigh? Anyone every try it?

I know, thanks to UPS, that the PSE system + shipping materials = 53.4lbs.

Thanks all ... just curious ...

jwade · 06-04-2008, 01:02 PM

I think I remember where the stocker exhaust was around 10lbs lighter than the version 1 PSE for pre-august 2002 models.

I doubt 10 pounds can make up for the sound and looks of the PSE. That's one piece of art!!

06-04-2008, 01:05 PM

For the 987 the OEM vs the PSE weight difference is very slight. The PSE might weight slightly more due to the flex tubing for the bypass valves.

steve00s · 06-05-2008, 10:50 AM

The 986 PSE weighs a few pounds more than the stock exhaust. Both of which are very heavy.

jwade · 06-05-2008, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by steve00s

The 986 PSE weighs a few pounds more than the stock exhaust. Both of which are very heavy.

Steve, what headers did you go with and did you see any difference in power with them? I want a PSE because I think it looks wonderful on the car and retains OEM quality, but wondered if anyone out there had done this, but installed aftermarket headers with the PSE system?

Also, is the billet linkage worth it in your opinion? I just got the B&M and was wondering if I should splurge for the linkage too?

jwade · 06-09-2008, 10:56 AM

Just picked up a real deal brand new PSE off ebay last night for my '01 S so I will see about the weight when shipped as well as check the weight of the stock one when I have it installed.

Hope none of you were upset over the bidding as someone else was competing with me on it....

It was kind of hidden in eBay, but it was the real deal. Guy had never installed it on his 986 and traded up to a 987 so everything is still in the packaging.

That is a sweet ass exhaust and cannot wait to get it on the car.

Steve, if you are looking, I would still like to know what headers you are running with your PSE???

Thx, Jon

9eighty6 · 07-09-2008, 05:25 PM

Well ... over a month after I posted this thread up ... the correct PSE system has FINALLY come to my door from Germany.

I will update with pictures from the install within a few weeks when it goes in.

ekam · 07-09-2008, 06:24 PM

Nice.

What's the damage if you don't mind me asking?