Performance Exhaust and Header for Boxster

[unklekraker]

Hi y'all! I'm about to purchase an exhaust from Che and would like to know if anyone here (from San Jose, CA.) knows or would recommend a shop that would install the exhaust i'm getting from Che...

I made a decision to get the exhaust to Che after spending a good an hour and a half reading the thread :dance:

[Darin]

I just wanted to let everyone know that I received my exhaust from Che today. He received my payment on Monday and shipped out the next day. Very quick response. Further, Che replied to my questions very quickly and kept me informed of my order. It certainly is comforting to know there are quality people to do business with.

The exhaust came well packaged and no damage. As noted earlier, Che even marked where the holes needed to be drilled on the mounting. Hopefully this weekend I will get it installed. I plan on making some before and after sound clips to share.

Darin

Go Cards!

[Allen K. Littlefield]

Does anybuddy have the savings in weight over the stock muffler from any of the various aftermarket offerings?

Allen NY

[986_inquiry]

after reading through this thread and looking at the auctions is there any reason to get the Catback Exhaust System when it costs $700 and only provides 5 rwhp more than the headers alone?

the headers sound like a much better deal, 10 rwhp and 17.94 torque for $500.

catback exhaust:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300055722961

headers:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300055722972

don't get me wrong i'm sure the exhaust sounds great, but $700 for 5 rwhp... $140 per hp just seems high.

[insite]

Originally Posted by 986_inquiry

after reading through this thread and looking at the auctions is there any reason to get the Catback Exhaust System when it costs $700 and only provides 5 rwhp more than the headers alone?

the headers sound like a much better deal, 10 rwhp and 17.94 torque for $500.

catback exhaust:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300055722961

headers:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300055722972

don't get me wrong i'm sure the exhaust sounds great, but $700 for 5 rwhp... $140 per hp just seems high.

well, it depends on how you look at it. do you buy it for the power? most aftermarket boxster mufflers LOSE power anyway. most buy it for the SOUND. it's the difference between sounding like a sewing machine driving by or a PORSCHE driving by. that, and $700 is cheap compared to the competition.

[Topless]

Originally Posted by insite

well, it depends on how you look at it. do you buy it for the power? most aftermarket boxster mufflers LOSE power anyway. most buy it for the SOUND. it's the difference between sounding like a sewing machine driving by or a PORSCHE driving by. that, and $700 is cheap compared to the competition.

Yes. Adding an aftermarket muffler to a Boxter is ALWAYS about sound. Side benefits not often considered are lighter weight in the tail of the car and less residual heat. Performance with the stock rig is already excellent. So if you like it to sound a little rough... go for it. Personally I kinda like that sewing machine sound.

[chgolatin2]

Wow, what a nice difference in sound, not too loud but very nice roar. Got a professional muffler shop to do the install with me supervising every step. Final cost for install $80! Up next are the headers and Evo intake and some new performance spark plugs.

I would have to say that Che's product are very nicely made and quality is super. Wont hesitate to buy from him at ALL! Very satisfied

[jeffsquire]

Originally Posted by unklekraker

Hi y'all! I'm about to purchase an exhaust from Che and would like to know if anyone here (from San Jose, CA.) knows or would recommend a shop that would install the exhaust i'm getting from Che...

I made a decision to get the exhaust to Che after spending a good an hour and a half reading the thread :dance:

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Unless he's made them recently, Che only makes these for 97-99 Boxsters.

[unklekraker]

Originally Posted by jeffsquire

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Unless he's made them recently, Che only makes these for 97-99 Boxsters.

jeff...thanks for looking out, I do have MY 99

[Travis]

Originally Posted by jeffsquire

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Unless he's made them recently, Che only makes these for 97-99 Boxsters.

Looking at eBay, it appears he does now:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-Boxster-986-2-7L-3-2L-Exhaust-Header-Headers_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33631QQihZ020QQ itemZ300040128008QQtcZphoto

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-Boxster-986-Boxster-S-Catback-Exhaust-System_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33630QQihZ020QQi temZ300013131702QQtcZphoto