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2000boxster986 · 10-02-2012, 06:41 PM

Thanks Kenny for the hybrid suggestion. I'm not quite at that point as yet. Maybe next year

. Maybe 'loud' was the wrong word. Maybe I should have said 'noisy'. Not a nice noisy more like just a blowing noise. I've had plenty of V8's with headers and nice exhaust so no I'm not hybrid ready. Yes, this is a straight pipe situation for the 1" muffler bypass but the muffler should be picking up most of it. It just wasn't want I expected. So that's what I shared. I'm after a subtle sports car sound, which is prob something I won't get with the boxster flat six. But, I'm learning here. this is my first Porsche. I posted my thoughts and experience only because this topic is open and the pipes everyone wanted are now available. I shared my install hoping someone with similar fitment issues would benefit from it. So in the same light I shared my disappointment as well. but, you learn and move on. That's a good thing. Sorry if my post offends anyone but it was just that, a post expressing an experience. I'll think twice next time and stick to solid issues. Cheers

shadrach74 · 10-02-2012, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 2000boxster986

I'm after a subtle sports car sound, which is prob something I won't get with the boxster flat six. Cheers

Really? What did you drive before? 6cyl engines have about the sweetest song this side of a V12. The straight and flat 6's are the best of the breed. With the flat having the most unique engine notes of all IMNSHO... If you are not happy with sound of your flat 6, it is a failure to mod properly or a failure of personal taste. Even a box stock Boxster has a pleasing if not understated exhaust note. I am a fan of Pedro, but not his exhaust mod. It seems pointless and is essentially a self inflicted exhaust leak. I would expect it in the world of fart can Hondas, but not on a Porsche (I know you bought it that way). Keep the bypass pipes and try fitting a standard 986 exhaust or attempt to plug the "leaks" in yours. I think you'll like that much better.

2000boxster986 · 10-03-2012, 05:33 AM

Thanks Shasdrach74, I think you're right on. I'm sure it's the Pedro Mod. I'll pull the muffler this weekend and plug the 1" pipes. I agree, this little six can sound great. Just have to get the right combo. Thanks again,

AndyA6 · 10-03-2012, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 2000boxster986

Thanks Shasdrach74, I think you're right on. I'm sure it's the Pedro Mod. I'll pull the muffler this weekend and plug the 1" pipes. I agree, this little six can sound great. Just have to get the right combo. Thanks again,

Plugging will do the trick. It will sound very nice, fo sho.....

I drilled my exhaust a little right where the tailpipe is, made a nice and subtle difference as well. Search for the thread called "10HP gain" or something.