The different exhaust options on the 997

[lordturpin]

Im currently in the mkt for a Gen1 997, either a standard 997 or possibly an "S"

Can some one pls explain the different exhausts...i see a simple 2 pipe, one either side (is this box standard), I also see twin pipes (2 on either side, ALL same size) and then another twin pipes (2 on either side but 1 larger than the other).

I believe the later is the switchable, with a button on the dash.....what is the other twin pipe system, is it switchable ?

Many thanks for any info offered

Edited by lordturpin on Friday 19th April 13:42

[f1ashgordon]

1st is carrera standard
2nd carrera S standard
3rd is optional PSE (available on both S and non-S) switchable sports exhaust.

[lordturpin]

Thank you - Does the S standard twin pipe make a better/different noise than the basic Carrera standard exhaust ?

[Alf Essex]

f1ashgordon said:

1st is carrera standard
2nd carrera S standard
3rd is optional PSE (available on both S and non-S) switchable sports exhaust.

Is there a Porsche approved sports exhaust for the 997 (2012) Turbo S? I assume not as the turbo constraints any sports exhaust but wanted to check. Im wouldn't buy any non porsche approved which would invalidate the warranty as whilst i would prefer the exhaust note to be a little louder, i not that desperate to invalidate my warranty.

[f1ashgordon]

@lordturpin difficult question, it's a rare carrera that has the std S pipes on it and vice versa i.e. I doubt anyone can answer that from experience.
Does a S on its std exhaust sound better than non-S on its std pipes, yes.

As for turbo exhaust, no, there isn't a official Porsche option, as far as I know and the number of posts I've seen lamenting the standard offer would have me believe. Happy to defer to someone in the know, as on this I could be wrong.

[Magic919]

lordturpin said:

Thank you - Does the S standard twin pipe make a better/different noise than the basic Carrera standard exhaust ?

If it does it'll be because of the larger engine singing down it.

[Martian O]

Alf Essex said:

Is there a Porsche approved sports exhaust for the 997 (2012) Turbo S? I assume not as the turbo constraints any sports exhaust but wanted to check. Im wouldn't buy any non porsche approved which would invalidate the warranty as whilst i would prefer the exhaust note to be a little louder, i not that desperate to invalidate my warranty.

An aftermarket exhaust wouldn't invalidate the manufacturers warranty.

[cvega]

Martian O said:

An aftermarket exhaust wouldn't invalidate the manufacturers warranty.

as above, very wrong. It has to be standard.

[Magic919]

Extended warranty is the tricky one. Don't confuse matters.

[Martian O]

As per Magics post, you can fit an aftermarket exhaust with a manufacturers warranty, it's the extended warranty which is a no-no.

Get your facts straight!

[DT398]

Alf Essex said:

Is there a Porsche approved sports exhaust for the 997 (2012) Turbo S? I assume not as the turbo constraints any sports exhaust but wanted to check. Im wouldn't buy any non porsche approved which would invalidate the warranty as whilst i would prefer the exhaust note to be a little louder, i not that desperate to invalidate my warranty.

And there's the "problem" with the mighty Turbo S. Awesome car as it is, it sounds, well, a bit crap for the performance that it delivers and it was one of the reasons I got rid of mine for a 991. Yes, it sounds a bit better with the sport button pressed but its still a bit underwhelming. I'm sure an aftermarket exhaust would sort it but I couldn't bring myself to do it.

[Martian O]

cvega said:

Martian O said:

An aftermarket exhaust wouldn't invalidate the manufacturers warranty.

as above, very wrong. It has to be standard.

Do your homework!