993 TURBO

[tallmat]

There is quite a bit of discussion on alternative exhausts over at the 993uk Forum. You might think you wouldn't miss the power, but believe me you would. Surely you wouldn't want to sacrifice the power for a little extra noise? Also the turbo is creeping up again in values, and will continue to do so judging by recent 930 and 964 appreciation. In any case, you'll never be loudly than the city boys in their Aston's and Lamborghinis!

 

[anto]

I own a beautiful 1995 993 turbo with 87,000 miles which after 1.5 years of ownership I have spent a few grand on to bring it upto a really good overall condition but it just lacks that raspy noise owing to it being turbo model. Is there an exhauxt system that can be fitted to make it sound more angry like a 4s that went past me today in the city?

If not then I may look at swapping it for a 993 Carrera s or 4s perhaps as I am not that fussed now about the power owing to it being so hard to really use it where I live. (My luck is bound to run out oneday too!)

 

[Gordon Attar]

Dont despair I suffered from the same when I originally bought mine. First thing to do is to get someone else to drive your car whilst you are stood at the side of the road. The first thing you will be surprised at is how noisy it already is when in take off mode!! you just dont get the benefit. 1 - The cheapest mod is to fit a set of Fabspeed exhaust bypasses cost U$550, they are literally a foot of stainless steel that bypass the mufflers which you remove and save quite a bit of weight and then you will be louder than the lambo's! and you are not assailed by the noise in the cabin when cruising. Beware about 115db at its noisiest. Go to for a sound check http://www.fabspeed.com/993TT.html and download video 2 - or go for a Carnewal exhaust from Belguim €400, he usually wants a doner exhaust to keep the costs down as he basically cuts the mufflers open disembowels them and reseals. This isnt as noisy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csX2f53pS64 3 - You can go for 100 or 200 cell cats, €695 exchange again with Carnewal which are more expensive, they improve sound and can be used inconjunction with an ECU remap for an extra 10% power Trust me you will love it if you like noise!

 

[Gordon Attar]

bu%^er listening to those reminds me of what I'm missing

 

[FLAT-SIXY]

Hello anto, I second muffler bypass pipes from Fabspeed. They are a very easy to fit, effective, cheap mod for the 993 turbo. You wont beleive how much different your turbo will sound after fitting them. I also fitted a BMC filter and also purchased fabspeeds air intake, which just replaces the airbox cover with a hollow one,(or you couild just drill some holes in the cover). All these will help you get that sound you desire and are all easy to reverse, if it comes to selling your pride. Ive had mine installed for about 3 years now and dont plan to reverse them for a long time, if ever. Here's a vid of my car on cold start up, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLADE_GjHmE Just one other thing, they are very loud when cold, but once driven 2 miles up the road they quiet down considerably to a nice burble. Keep us informed with what you do.

 

[2QIC2C]

If you do want to sell then drop me a PM as I`m in the market for a turbo or std carrera.

 

[T911UK]

The Dansk items are half the price of the Fabspeed ones; http://www.type911shop.co.uk/shop/article_5320/993-Exhaust-Tips-_-Rear-Muffler-Bypass-for-Turbo-Cars.html?shop_param=cid%3D1373%26aid%3D5320%26 But that is a huge increase in noise over stock. Sports rear boxes will make a difference, 100 cell cats make a big difference, all depends how much you want to spend, you can easily spend over £2K without fitting or VAT!

 

[FLAT-SIXY]

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you can easily spend over £2K without fitting or VAT!

There's no need to spend 2k, just go for bypasses.[] Muffler bypasses are loud, but they are also easy to live with. Especially once the car is warm, which as you know Anto, takes no time. Plus there is little noise change within the cabin itself, eg no boominess.

 

[dparslow]

The turbo is wonderfully quiet, it was designed to be that way, it was the Porsche flagship of the day and a high (very high) speed tourer. A N/A 993 makes all the right noises when you take it upto the redline, if that`s all you want they are available at half the price.

 

[pse_SC]

Here's a vid of my car on cold start up...

Sounds good - if you look closely, the best bit of the video is the spider running across the wall after you’ve driven out[][]

 

[IndischRot]

ORIGINAL: T911UK The Dansk items are half the price of the Fabspeed ones; http://www.type911shop.co.uk/shop/article_5320/993-Exhaust-Tips-_-Rear-Muffler-Bypass-for-Turbo-Cars.html?shop_param=cid%3D1373%26aid%3D5320%26 But that is a huge increase in noise over stock. Sports rear boxes will make a difference, 100 cell cats make a big difference, all depends how much you want to spend, you can easily spend over £2K without fitting or VAT!

The Dansk ones are a mix of stainless and chrome plated steel and look like cr*P after a few years. I can post photos as proof!