Header options advice needed

[Dave80GTSi]

Assuming that yours is a USA-spec car, suffice to say here that getting a ROW tune opens up a very large number of potential exhaust options for you. Any one of which will be leagues above the restrictive OEM cats within the stock manifolds.

I am only about a month away now from wrapping up a top-to-bottom review and rework of my exhaust system. I'll end up with what I personally feel to be the "right" system for me and my usage of the car.

My intent is to start a new "What I Did" thread here once completed. But here's a sneak preview picture.

Thanks - DM

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by Dave80GTSi

Assuming that yours is a USA-spec car, suffice to say here that getting a ROW tune opens up a very large number of potential exhaust options for you. Any one of which will be leagues above the restrictive OEM cats within the stock manifolds.

I am only about a month away now from wrapping up a top-to-bottom review and rework of my exhaust system. I'll end up with what I personally feel to be the "right" system for me and my usage of the car.

My intent is to start a new "What I Did" thread here once completed. But here's a sneak preview picture.

Thanks - DM

Looks good the Danks sport converters are nice.

[03boxster-S]

disregard my post, dug into the thread and found the answer

[jaykay]

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/OBX-Long-Tube-Header-for-1997-04-Porsche-Boxster-986-2-5L-2-7-3-2L-No-O2-/171998952057

Has anyone tried these long tubes? They look quite well made and look to have dressed primary entry transitions. There are no O2 bungs sooooo one could be susceptible to slow to warm codes. Perhaps if paired with mid pipes with a bungs right up front there would be no problem.

And then there are these:

https://www.fvd.net/us-en/210111986S/long-tube-sport-header-set-986-boxster-boxster-s.html

[Robert986]

So, guess it´s time for a status report.. I put on the famous shiny ebay special.. as on the Picture below.

I was impressed by the fit, no fitment issues at all. However, it is just too loud, period. Drone? Well yes, but most of all it is to "boomy" too much bass.. I just dont like it, the sound on WOT is magnificent, I can admit, but the normal driving is just not enjoyable. Sounds "cheap" I´m sorry to say. (Well it was cheap so..)

So making a long story short I have now ordered the Brombacher Sound version, should arrive this wednesday.. :dance:

I really hope that this will be the golden ticket, I´ll keep you posted!

[tonythetiger]

Originally Posted by Robert986

So, guess it´s time for a status report.. I put on the famous shiny ebay special.. as on the Picture below.

I was impressed by the fit, no fitment issues at all. However, it is just too loud, period. Drone? Well yes, but most of all it is to "boomy" too much bass.. I just dont like it, the sound on WOT is magnificent, I can admit, but the normal driving is just not enjoyable. Sounds "cheap" I´m sorry to say. (Well it was cheap so..)

So making a long story short I have now ordered the Brombacher Sound version, should arrive this wednesday.. :dance:

I really hope that this will be the golden ticket, I´ll keep you posted!

I went with fabspeed supercup setup, 2nd cat delete with stock manifolds and primary cats. TOO LOUD. I mean forget about drone, it is TOO LOUD, and makes me look like a jerk driving through the neighborhood.
I seeking some baffles now, or else I will fabricate. I've been looking for a good excuse to buy a welder and used to baffle bikes all the time, so have my hopes up I can quiet it down some. Anyone else have an experience they care to share?

[Robert986]

Originally Posted by Robert986

So, guess it´s time for a status report.. I put on the famous shiny ebay special.. as on the Picture below.

I was impressed by the fit, no fitment issues at all. However, it is just too loud, period. Drone? Well yes, but most of all it is to "boomy" too much bass.. I just dont like it, the sound on WOT is magnificent, I can admit, but the normal driving is just not enjoyable. Sounds "cheap" I´m sorry to say. (Well it was cheap so..)

So making a long story short I have now ordered the Brombacher Sound version, should arrive this wednesday.. :dance:

I really hope that this will be the golden ticket, I´ll keep you posted!

Ok, here is the first impression of the Brombacher Sound Version on my 2003s with headers and 200 cel cats..

Right from the box I notice that it is made of Another steel quality than the oem, it is a bit lighter. (I´ll be back with the exact figures).

First testdrive: It sounds like a Porsche!!! Nothing like the ebay boom-box. Quite deep bass on idle, but not very loud. When I get on the throttle the sound is great all the way up to approx 5000 rpm where it goes from good to GLORIOUS! It sounds insane at WOT on high RPM:s :-) Also I´m actually pretty sure that the Power has increased, it pulls like never Before. Drone? Well, to be honest I haven't really gone at cruising speed yet, it is kind of a Little drone-like tone around 2700-3100rpm:s but nothing like the ebay box. However it might be ok at cruising speed at the highway, I'll test and get back.

This is a keeper, the car sounds discrete when I take it easy and absolutely glorious when I really push it!

[Ciao]

Originally Posted by Robert986

Ok, here is the first impression of the Brombacher Sound Version on my 2003s with headers and 200 cel cats..

Right from the box I notice that it is made of Another steel quality than the oem, it is a bit lighter. (I´ll be back with the exact figures).

First testdrive: It sounds like a Porsche!!! Nothing like the ebay boom-box. Quite deep bass on idle, but not very loud. When I get on the throttle the sound is great all the way up to approx 5000 rpm where it goes from good to GLORIOUS! It sounds insane at WOT on high RPM:s :-) Also I´m actually pretty sure that the Power has increased, it pulls like never Before. Drone? Well, to be honest I haven't really gone at cruising speed yet, it is kind of a Little drone-like tone around 2700-3100rpm:s but nothing like the ebay box. However it might be ok at cruising speed at the highway, I'll test and get back.

This is a keeper, the car sounds discrete when I take it easy and absolutely glorious when I really push it!

How's the fit and finish? Any issues with install? got a link to the Brombacher site?