997 turbo

[Andreas]

Hi guys can anyone tell me how do I get a better sound from my 997 turbo what needs to be done ? The car doesn't seem to make any sound at all I'm lucky enough to own a 993 turbo and this sounds amazing I no there air cooled and water cooled understand all that but mabe need to take the cats out of 997 who knows please help thanks

 

[Alex L]

Tubi or Cargraphic are both recommended.

 

[tscaptain]

Take your pick.......... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDCocMU9T5M http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAhEGQXI7gs&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hnHDKMk4zk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4TewI1d2Vw []

 

[Andreas]

Thanks guys

 

[audi500]

If you really want an exhaust that Porsche would have fitted themselves, there is only one choice. Europipe. I had millteks before and researched endlessly for 5 months before I chose and glad i did. JZM are the only distributors but they can deliver directly. http://www.europipe.be

 

[Alex L]

I am surprised at #2 given #1...

* 100 cpsi sport catalytic convertors * no CEL issues

I have heard lots of stories from the US guys who run various 100 cell cat exhausts that they get CEL warning lights come on after a few thousand miles. One of the reasons why I went with 200 cell TUV approved Cargraphic (TUV approved in Germany). If Europipe give a 4 year warranty - make sure you put (test) plenty of miles on the car in that time so if the CEL issue does come up then you are covered...

 

[Alex L]

Check out the Cargraphic one [link=http://www.cargraphic.co.uk/index.php?/s,6,7,18,2987,3080/]here[/link]:

 

[Alex L]

ORIGINAL: Alex L Check out the Cargraphic one [link=http://www.cargraphic.co.uk/index.php?/s,6,7,18,2987,3080/]here[/link]

Ooo, they do a remote controlled falps version now!! And I can retrofit - VERY excited!!

 

[tscaptain]

ORIGINAL: Alex L

ORIGINAL: Alex L Check out the Cargraphic one [link=http://www.cargraphic.co.uk/index.php?/s,6,7,18,2987,3080/]here[/link]

Ooo, they do a remote controlled falps version now!! And I can retrofit - VERY excited!!

Oh b*gger and there is a 997.2 turbo version too (or is it the same one?).... . I wonder what the dBs will be at 4500 rpm? No point in fitting that (for me anyway) if I can't pass a noise test for a track day[] Get thee behind me Satan (and listen to that sound[])

 

[Alex L]

I have sent an inquiry to Parr already. I want to know if the flaps make my exhaust louder (like a straight through exhaust) or quieter (like a muffler). If so what are the dB changes. Quieter could be very useful for passing track day regs.

 

[Alex L]

ORIGINAL: Alex L

ORIGINAL: Alex L Check out the Cargraphic one [link=http://www.cargraphic.co.uk/index.php?/s,6,7,18,2987,3080/]here[/link]

Ooo, they do a remote controlled falps version now!! And I can retrofit - VERY excited!!

Boo - non-retrofitable [] Asking about dB levels in quiet mode for you though Alan...

 

[zeb]

ORIGINAL: audi500 If you really want an exhaust that Porsche would have fitted themselves, there is only one choice. Europipe. I had millteks before and researched endlessly for 5 months before I chose and glad i did. JZM are the only distributors but they can deliver directly. http://www.europipe.be

I'd agree with this, best one on mine by far and I had a milltek too

 

[Alex L]

ORIGINAL: Alex L

ORIGINAL: Alex L

ORIGINAL: Alex L Check out the Cargraphic one [link=http://www.cargraphic.co.uk/index.php?/s,6,7,18,2987,3080/]here[/link]

Ooo, they do a remote controlled falps version now!! And I can retrofit - VERY excited!!

Boo - non-retrofitable [] Asking about dB levels in quiet mode for you though Alan...

More on the new Cargraphic exhaust with remote controlled flaps:

With the ET (quietest) silencers the car will be pretty much the same as standard. In loud mode the car sounds fantastic, but its probably not what you want for certain situations track days, motorway cruising etc. You will see a slight performance drop with the flaps shut with the quietest silencers but we are only talking a few BHP due to the extra resistance in the silencers. On the other hand with the flaps open you will get more power.

-- Parr

 

[tscaptain]

Did they quote a GBP price fitted Alex? So there are "quiet", "mid" and "loud" modes? So long as I can get under 100dB at 1/2 metre/4500rpm I could be sorely tempted......[] Sorry for hijacking your thread Andreas![]

 

[Alex L]

You have email Alan.

 

[tscaptain]

For anyone interested the flappy Cargraphic exhaust is around £5.2k fitted, including the remote operating system. Enquiries are being made about dB levels but it is thought the "quiet" mode is similar to stock. Now, how badly do I want it............[]

 

[Alex L]

That's too much IMHO. I paid about £3k (after VAT) 3.5 years ago for mine as part of my powerkit I seem to recall. This one is 1000 euros over the standard one, but still.

 

[Rodney Naghar]

I agree! For a bit more you can get the Akrapovic titanium system, big weight savings, decent HP/torque gains too! http://www.akrapovic.com/car-exhaust/products/porsche/model/997-turbo-2009/evolution-66/

 

[bobfair]

Alan you seem to be getting the "modification" bug. You need to stay in more!!

 

[garyw]

At 5.2K I'll be buying a noisier car first!! [&:] garyw