Exhaust Question (Final One)

[yellowbox]

The Exhaust topic has been discussed numerous times on this and various other chat rooms. So, for about $1,200 USD, is Porsche's PSE the best bet for an upgraded sound? I don't need HP increase, just pure sound improvement without HP loss.

So let's finalize this exhausting exhaust question once and for all. Dansk, Fabspeed, GHL, Supersprint, B&B, or good old Porsche Sports Exhaust for my 2002 Base Boxster?

Thanks for your input.

[limoncello]

Ditto - I'm interested in the replies, although I wouldn't mind picking up a couple of HP...
2001 2.7

[Adam]

Newsflash: the Dansk sport exhaust is the SAME thing as the Fabspeed. Fabspeed sources out exhaust from dansk. If you want loud get one of those. If you want really loud get a GHL or B&B. You wont lose Hp with any of those systems. Out of those mentioned the B&B is probably at the end of the pack in terms of quality. . The PSE exhaust isn't alot louder than a stock system....it's similar to the Dansk sport exhaust in loudness and it is the most expensive but has a nice tone. The GHL is the baddest boy in that group and very aggressive sounding. Hope this helps you decide but I would try someone elses before you buy.....can't return an exhaust.

[clubhead]

Originally Posted by Adam

...The PSE exhaust isn't alot louder than a stock system....it's similar to the Dansk sport exhaust in loudness and it is the most expensive but has a nice tone. ...

I had the PSE before I switched to the Dansk unit. I would say the Dansk unit was a noticeably louder than the PSE, not similar

[rmf986]

You forgot Remus. Quality product for a great price. I paid $660 from Brandywine Porsche. I believe they have since raised the price, because of their increase in popularity.
I would recommend this muffler to anyone. The fit and finish is excellent (install was easy) and the sound is intoxicating without being to loud. I had two guys this weekend at an autoX, with boxsters, ask who made the exhaust because they liked the way it sounded.

[yellowbox]

does the Remus exhaust produce resonance at 3k rpm? no loss of torque though, right?

[nifty9000]

Originally Posted by clubhead

I had the PSE before I switched to the Dansk unit. I would say the Dansk unit was a noticeably louder than the PSE, not similar

I am thinking of getting the Danks sports exhaust with the super sound tips but have noticed some negative feedback on resonance.

Would anyone who has one of these like to comment. Is this really a problem with the Danks exhaust.

thanks
Nifty9000

[clubhead]

Originally Posted by nifty9000

I am thinking of getting the Danks sports exhaust with the super sound tips but have noticed some negative feedback on resonance.

Would anyone who has one of these like to comment. Is this really a problem with the Danks exhaust.

thanks
Nifty9000

Yes, I've the Dansk exhaust. Resonance is bad at about 2,500rpm. But I guess you'll get used to it eventually... I got used to it after a while....

[Rainforest01]

Does anyone have a TechArt exhaust?
They're $1500 or so. I think I remember reading on the website that they have the valve that puts the exhaust through the mufflers until 4,000rpm, then it opens to a straight through exhaust. It seems like this would help greatly with resonance a lower rpms, plus for the wives out there who drive our cars, they won't complain about how loud the exhaust is.

[doclaw64]

Originally Posted by yellowbox

The Exhaust topic has been discussed numerous times on this and various other chat rooms. So, for about $1,200 USD, is Porsche's PSE the best bet for an upgraded sound? I don't need HP increase, just pure sound improvement without HP loss.

So let's finalize this exhausting exhaust question once and for all. Dansk, Fabspeed, GHL, Supersprint, B&B, or good old Porsche Sports Exhaust for my 2002 Base Boxster?

Thanks for your input.

Well there is Borla as well. They used my car to design it. They have a loud one and a quieter one.

[WillieB]

Sorry for the late reply,

re: price on the GHL, best I found is Velocity Factor on EBAY.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7981343159&category=38634&sspagename=WDVW

http://www.velocityfactor.net/scripts/default.asp

Just got it today and can't wait. Hope this helps.

Almost was going to be your Gineau Pig on the Supersprint as there is a dealer here, but last minute decided no to Supersprint due to vids from a Mini Cooper and a BMW M3 with one on and sounded a little too close to rice rocket to me. GHL sounded meaner and this is what I wanted. IMHO.

[yellowbox]

Originally Posted by WillieB

Sorry for the late reply,

re: price on the GHL, best I found is Velocity Factor on EBAY.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7981343159&category=38634&sspagename=WDVW

http://www.velocityfactor.net/scripts/default.asp

Just got it today and can't wait. Hope this helps.

Almost was going to be your Gineau Pig on the Supersprint as there is a dealer here, but last minute decided no to Supersprint due to vids from a Mini Cooper and a BMW M3 with one on and sounded a little too close to rice rocket to me. GHL sounded meaner and this is what I wanted. IMHO.

Keep us updated on how GHL sounds and if resonance is a big problem or not.

[WillieB]

This is all of my research. Plus all of the feedback from this forum and PPBB. I went with the GHL and am getting it installed tomorrow. Hope this will help otherz make their own decision about what works for them.

GHL:

http://web.archive.org/web/20031203001643/www.trentcarter.com/BoxsterVideos.asp

http://www.yellowboxster.com/video.html

Supersprint:

http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/09/28/the_mini_cooper_supersprint_exhaust

http://www.s14.net/exhaust/video.html

Billiy Boat (BB):

http://www.bbtriflo.com/B&BMain.htm

Fabspeed:

http://www.fabspeed.com/

SpeedArt: One of my favorites but expensive. Can buy thru GMP Performance

http://www.speedart.de/en/program/exhaust_sound/porsche_boxster/index.html

[WillieB]

It seems resonance is really just how much you can tolerate if any. Subjective topic. I love hearing Ferraris and Lambos just blast off and the sweet symphonic sound echoing as you are pulling away. So I think the GHL will be the one for me. If anyone gets a Supersprint, please post a video as it was my original choice. My vids won't do the Supersprint justice as it wasn't on a Boxster. But noteably 2 German made vehicles nonetheless. Thanks.

[Lux]

The Supersprint did sound kind of lame on the M3. Keep in mind that the cars were E30 M3's which have 4 cylinder engines (hence the ricey sound). What's shocking was that the other exhausts sounded even worse than stock.

BTW, I didn't realize the GHL's were dual polished cans. They look sweet.


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[yellowbox]

Originally Posted by WillieB

It seems resonance is really just how much you can tolerate if any. Subjective topic. I love hearing Ferraris and Lambos just blast off and the sweet symphonic sound echoing as you are pulling away. So I think the GHL will be the one for me. If anyone gets a Supersprint, please post a video as it was my original choice. My vids won't do the Supersprint justice as it wasn't on a Boxster. But noteably 2 German made vehicles nonetheless. Thanks.

By the way, is yours Base or S? Should the GHL exhaust be identical for both Base and S?

[TECH986ART]

Willie:

Congratulations!! GHL is far the best sounded exhaust out of all those clips, excellent choice! I am right behind you on getting the GHLs for my self. Please give us a quick review once you get a chance.

BTW, thanks for all the clips and the ebay link.

Kevin

[showboat33]

what about tech art or Gembella?