FabSpeed has new 986 Exhaust?

[Cloudsurfer]

Well apparently I'm the only one here to be interested in this (LOL), but apparently FabSpeed is working on a new exhaust for the 986 that they claim will not resonate the way their current exhaust does.

Was told that I would get a great deal on the new system as a previous customer, so who knows.

Patrick

[yellowboxster01]

I assume you have the single canister Fabspeed. Does it resonate a lot? Between what RPM's? I'm thinking of trying another muffler, I love the Stebro at speed but, the resonance is killer. Tolerable but, annoying at times.

If the Fabspeed has a lot of resonance the only other option I can think of is Dansk.

[986speedster]

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

[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.

[986Porsche986]

I have also been wanting to get that complete fabspeed system set up
for my car. I called them about a year ago and they said they were
currently out of stock and that they would contact me when they had
some to ship out. A year later and Im still waiting. (I'm sure I just got buried
in their to do list) I love how that fabspeed setup sounds. Probably the best
sounding exhaust for the boxster that I have heard. At the time they were
offering to give me a smoking deal. Now might be the time for me to call them
back and see if they will honor that old deal they offered me.

[Kirk]

Originally Posted by yellowboxster01

If the Fabspeed has a lot of resonance the only other option I can think of is Dansk.

Gemballa and PSE are resonance-free also.

[Cloudsurfer]

Yes, the single canister FabSpeed reesonates between 2200-2800 RPM. Not bad top down, annoying top up. Typical FabSpeed amazing quality, and it does sound fantastic. It also flows very well, what with the removal of the secondary cats and it being full 2" plumbing.

I am hoping the new system they have will be resonance free, as of right now, the only thing I know of that doesnt' resonate are the systems from Dansk, Gembella, CarGraphic and the PSE.

Patrick

[Frodo]

Quote:

"Well apparently I'm the only one here to be interested in this (LOL), but apparently FabSpeed is working on a new exhaust for the 986 that they claim will not resonate the way their current exhaust does."

Posted by bmwm750.

I'm confused. "Working on" or currently available? The link you included in the thread starter is for the same old ad I've seen for months (years?) from FabSpeed. Where'd your info regarding the "new", resonance-free exhaust come from??

[yellowboxster01]

Originally Posted by Frodo

Quote:

"Well apparently I'm the only one here to be interested in this (LOL), but apparently FabSpeed is working on a new exhaust for the 986 that they claim will not resonate the way their current exhaust does."

Posted by bmwm750.

I'm confused. "Working on" or currently available? The link you included in the thread starter is for the same old ad I've seen for months (years?) from FabSpeed. Where'd your info regarding the "new", resonance-free exhaust come from??

Well the 986 exhaust on their site is not what the original looked like.

Here's what the original looks like.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Fabspeed-Porsche-Boxster-S-Exhaust-System-Mufflers-986_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247 QQcategoryZ33630QQihZ002QQitemZ120118213105QQrdZ1Q QsspagenameZWD1V

The new one appears to be twin canister.

[Frodo]

Thanks for the clarification. On checking your link, I believe I do recall seeing that single cannister setup at one point (don't recall how long ago).

I'd be interested in answers to the same questions bmwm750 raised about the dual-cannister FabSpeed exhaust myself, though so far it looks like maybe nobody on this forum has any experience with it yet. So Patrick, you ready to take the plunge??