02-22-2012, 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Mrmaddbrad
How much was it all together? (Minus the shop labor)
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IIRC it was $500 plus or minus a couple of bucks.
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03-06-2013, 02:11 PM
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Che, are you still offering the muffler at the member price of $275?
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03-07-2013, 06:11 AM
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Time for me to "ring in" on the Cat Back and Bypass pipes I got from Top Speed.
They are an excellent combo!
I am budget-minded and these pipes deliver AWESOME SOUND at a great, almost unbeatable, price point!
We introduced John and Top Speed to the North Texas Boxster Enthusiasts (or maybe the other way around) and he sold out of these quickly! Sorry guys! Now that he has them back in stock they are a MUST BUY if you were even thinking about upgrading.
I DID notice better sound AFTER they were broken in around a tank of gas later but you will be driving with the top down and the stereo OFF to hear that exciting exhaust note!
BTW, did I mention they also add a few horses too!
Have had mine installed and am LOVING THEM!
Thanks to John and all the people at Top Speed Performance for hosting the NTBE meeting there! We will see you soon, on the road or at the track. You will KNOW it's us by the sound, it is LUSCIOUS! Did I mention they shaved 20 lbs. of "boat anchor" and add more horsepower! It's a no-brainer!
What else do you have John? I'm thinking about headers, GT3 seats, or an intake? Hmmm
Boxster on people!
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03-07-2013, 07:18 AM
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I'll chime in as well. I HAD a drone at first like others have mentioned. I wasn't happy. I continued to drive it to "break" it in but tried to figure out what was going on. I also have the bypass pipes and the included clamps with the pipes were not sealing very well. Started a search and ended up with some clamps that both seal the joint but also add some mass. The result, no drone  Much happier now!
The rear is now lighter and breathes much easier without the secondary cats!
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03-07-2013, 11:54 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by heliguy
Che, are you still offering the muffler at the member price of $275?
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Still Valid
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http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001535057084
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03-08-2013, 04:24 PM
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For those looking, John (che) has a used one on eBay:
Porsche 986 Boxster 2 5L 2 7L 3 2L 97 04 Performance Exhaust System Used | eBay
Hope you don't mind me posting this John.
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03-08-2013, 07:43 PM
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bought that! Thanks for the heads up!
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03-08-2013, 07:54 PM
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Glad I could help!
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03-09-2013, 05:32 AM
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Homeboy981
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+1 on the exhaust clamps that BruceH found!
I bought those too….great find!
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03-09-2013, 08:13 PM
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The rear is now lighter and breathes much easier without the secondary cats!
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33 pounds lighter according to my scale. That includes the pipes and muffler.
The sound is the real benefit though.
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03-09-2013, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by BruceH
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Damn just missed out on that one
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03-10-2013, 10:31 AM
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Homeboy981
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There'll be….more, @More.
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03-10-2013, 11:48 AM
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F/S Che Boxster & Boxster S Exhaust $275 Shipped 48 States
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Originally Posted by Homeboy981
+1 on the exhaust clamps that BruceH found!
I bought those too….great find!
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If you don't have the bypass pipes, does it fit without the clamps?
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03-10-2013, 12:01 PM
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Quote:
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If you don't have the bypass pipes, does it fit without the clamps?
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Yes. You don't need those clamps if you are only doing the exhaust. You just reuse the clamps that connect to the original exhaust.
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03-15-2013, 04:41 AM
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Also as an FYI for those having a drone or a "boom". You definitely have an exhaust leak on the slip fits somewhere. I put one on two days ago, drove to work and back, that "boom/drone" was there on the highway. Came home and sure enough, two of the slip fits had loosened up. Spent an hour or so under the car adjusting, tightening, adjusting, tightening to the point I had zero leaks. Now the exhaust sounds excellent. Little louder on the highway, but nothing the radio won't drown out (even at normal volume). Did get to take it under a tunnel, and holycrap that sounds good.
Next up is the secondary cat delete!
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03-15-2013, 05:42 AM
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FexEx is delivering mine today!!
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03-15-2013, 05:43 AM
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For muffler only, is bumper removal required?
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03-15-2013, 07:00 AM
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Nope, I did mine without the bumper removed. Just need a 13mm wrench to get the top two nuts (attaching to a stud on the exhaust).
Life will be much easier if you can get the C-pipes on the side off, but mine were on there good. Somehow still managed to wrestle the muffler down off the car after playing with some angles.
When you put all the slip fits back on. Start up the car and get under there with your hand and feel for any leaks, keep adjusting the location of both the pipe and the clamp itself until the leak is gone. You WILL notice a leak, even if its a small one.
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03-15-2013, 08:01 AM
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Yep, any leak will give a drone. If you do the cat delete pipes, I highly recommend the clamps that I got.
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03-15-2013, 08:11 AM
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Would a muffler sealant or strip of gasket help fit the seal? 13mm ratchet is the only tool I need? Swivel socket? Deep socket?
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