FabSpeed has new 986 Exhaust?

[2000SoCalBoxsterS]

Originally Posted by bmwm750

So I just happened to look on FabSpeed's site today, and noticed it looks like they have a new exhaust for the 986 that looks to be based off their 987 system.

http://www.fabspeed.com/Boxster.html

Anyone know anything about this?

Patrick

Yes. I spoke with the head of marketing for Fabspeed at a Lime Rock event over a month ago and asked him if it was true that they had a new version of the 986 exhaust system with two cans instead of the one. He said yes. They have had it available and for sale for months now. Apparently they don't do such a great job of advertising that on their website.

[Traction]

I have had the new two canister Fabspeed exhaust on my 2000 Boxster S for 4 months now. I purchased the headers with sport cats and the secondary bypass pipes with twin mufflers and exhaust tips. They supplied the proper fasteners, mounting hardware and I purchased the copper head gaskets.

My mechanic installed the entire system with minimal issues (not broken head bolts, good fitment, etc.). During the installation I had the EVO Intake and GIAC software installed.

The car was transformed into a completely different vehicle. Throttle response, torque, and top end pull was all substantially improved. The guys at the garage all work on Porsches desribed the car as "feels like a Cayman S". I have to say I agree.

As far as overall sound and quality of the Fabspeed system, you get what you pay for. The system is a little pricey but it sounds absolutely fantastic and offers noticeable gains. It offers a throatier idle, sporty midrange, and the proper flat 6 wail to redline. I would recommend the system to anyone serious about performance gains for their Boxster.

[2000SoCalBoxsterS]

Traction, that is some glowing review of the Fabspeed system. Are you sure you don't actually work for Fabspeed? I am inclined to believe you though because at the AutoX I was just at there was a '98 993 that sounded better than any of the other 30 Porsche's there that day including the 2008 GT3 and the two Turbos. When I asked him what exhuast system he had he said Fabspeed. I can't wait to get the full system myself. But I just put $5,000+ in upgrades into my Boxster in the past month so I need to wait a bit before I can put another $5,000 into it.

[Traction]

SoCal, It was a glowing review but I don't work for Fabspeed . It was a little frustrating during the research I did on exhaust systems available for the Boxster. It seems that there was no clear answers on what was a good combination and the real performance gains. There are multiple threads on the cat bypasses, rewiring o2 sensors, resonance issues, check engine lights, etc. All of these discussions complicate and relatively easy upgrade.

I took a leap of faith on the full 2 canister system as there was no review available . Obviously I am pleased with the result and wanted others to have a clear idea of what to expect.

[CJ_Boxster]

Originally Posted by 986speedster

Every company seems to forget about the lowly pre-2000 Boxsters. We are indeed the bastard step-children in the PCAR world. :ah:

No worries, the only difference is the mounting bracket, all you need is to install it & secure it with plumbers tape, then take it to a muffler shop and have them weld on a steel bracket on to the original mounting location of the stock exhaust.

[Cloudsurfer]

Traction-

As I have the "old" FabSpeed exhaust, which does resonate and still drives me nuts, does the new two chamber exhaust have any resonance?

Great to hear you're pleased!

Patrick

[Traction]

BMWM750-

I've had the Fabspeed setup for about 4 months and use the car on the weekend. To my ears the exhaust does not exhibit any resonance or drone. It is certainly louder (especially at WOT) and it sounds like a tuned sports car. In some respects if I could tweak it I would make it slightly louder and a little nastier. The system does fit well with a mildly modified street car though.