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Jim Rockford · 05-12-2018, 02:36 PM

First off, I have done a search. Unless I'm doing something wrong, I can't find anything related. Second off I hate search, I never find anything.

With that out of the way... I've sold my 986 late last summer, and replaced with a 987 (this time an S; photo attached; lobster forks are just killer). I could probably write a whole thing about the two cars but this thread is about exhaust questions. What I will say is: I miss the 986 car a lot, but not the styling. My 986 (non-S no less) brake feel was better; absolutely rock solid, and the car felt lighter, more playful and just plain purer. The engine note was actually better too (well stock form at least). The 987 looks beefier and is the divide point between an old Porsche and a modern Porsche. The 987 is ultimately the more capable and refined car, but there are huge merits for both. If anyone faces this dilemma and has the garage space I would recommend keeping both.

Ok, with that then out of the way... I am looking for an exhaust. We have smog where I am (Ontario), so I need to ensure I am good there. I can't show up for smog and find out the exhaust trips a fail on the OBD test they do. Can't happen. PS I like to think of OBD as ODB (Ol' Dirty Bastard).

So from what I believe, the 987 (2005 S) has a primary and secondary cat setup like the 986. I think I can get a cat-back setup that keeps the primaries and stays smog legal (comment if I am mistaken).

So then what exhaust? My criteria:
- keep the flat-6 wail intact
- cracks and pops are highly encouraged (doesn't seem hugely inherently a Porsche characteristic of cars of this era, but I love that s#it)
- ideally without drone but a little I'm fine with, I don't daily this car
- not obnoxiously loud while tooling around, but something that has some bark when you get on it
- more value the better, but for this car there's no eBay special quality stuff going on
- I'm not looking for headers and cats, that's too much $'s to put into the car. I would rather reinvest that money to look for a 2009 non-IMS car
- Think 981 sound with a PSE (that is perfection in my opinion)

Soul Performance:
I came across this company. They make a slick looking system. I really like this satin finish (looks very OEM racing effort). Anyone have any experience with this brand, sound, quality, customer service, etc.? Input?
Soul Performance Products - Performance Exhaust Systems and HeadersSoul Performance Products

Additional notes:
- just FYI, I have the sport chrono package so I can wire up a valved system to the existing sport button I have (I believe). Valved systems more expensive, but I wouldn't fully rule them out
- I live in Canada. Any Canadian perspective is appreciated, as you well know that there is the foreign exchange pressure, and also shipping to Canada always piles on costs and makes things prohibitive. So companies that are friendly to ship or who already deal directly north of the border are good to know about

Thanks in advance everyone for your input. The community support is highly valued.

05-12-2018, 02:36 PM	#1
Jim Rockford Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Toronto, Ontario. Canada Posts: 73	987 / 2005 S Exhaust Options? Soul Performance? First off, I have done a search. Unless I'm doing something wrong, I can't find anything related. Second off I hate search, I never find anything. With that out of the way... I've sold my 986 late last summer, and replaced with a 987 (this time an S; photo attached; lobster forks are just killer). I could probably write a whole thing about the two cars but this thread is about exhaust questions. What I will say is: I miss the 986 car a lot, but not the styling. My 986 (non-S no less) brake feel was better; absolutely rock solid, and the car felt lighter, more playful and just plain purer. The engine note was actually better too (well stock form at least). The 987 looks beefier and is the divide point between an old Porsche and a modern Porsche. The 987 is ultimately the more capable and refined car, but there are huge merits for both. If anyone faces this dilemma and has the garage space I would recommend keeping both. Ok, with that then out of the way... I am looking for an exhaust. We have smog where I am (Ontario), so I need to ensure I am good there. I can't show up for smog and find out the exhaust trips a fail on the OBD test they do. Can't happen. PS I like to think of OBD as ODB (Ol' Dirty Bastard). So from what I believe, the 987 (2005 S) has a primary and secondary cat setup like the 986. I think I can get a cat-back setup that keeps the primaries and stays smog legal (comment if I am mistaken). So then what exhaust? My criteria: - keep the flat-6 wail intact - cracks and pops are highly encouraged (doesn't seem hugely inherently a Porsche characteristic of cars of this era, but I love that s#it) - ideally without drone but a little I'm fine with, I don't daily this car - not obnoxiously loud while tooling around, but something that has some bark when you get on it - more value the better, but for this car there's no eBay special quality stuff going on - I'm not looking for headers and cats, that's too much $'s to put into the car. I would rather reinvest that money to look for a 2009 non-IMS car - Think 981 sound with a PSE (that is perfection in my opinion) Soul Performance: I came across this company. They make a slick looking system. I really like this satin finish (looks very OEM racing effort). Anyone have any experience with this brand, sound, quality, customer service, etc.? Input? Soul Performance Products - Performance Exhaust Systems and HeadersSoul Performance Products Additional notes: - just FYI, I have the sport chrono package so I can wire up a valved system to the existing sport button I have (I believe). Valved systems more expensive, but I wouldn't fully rule them out - I live in Canada. Any Canadian perspective is appreciated, as you well know that there is the foreign exchange pressure, and also shipping to Canada always piles on costs and makes things prohibitive. So companies that are friendly to ship or who already deal directly north of the border are good to know about Thanks in advance everyone for your input. The community support is highly valued.