OPC Fitting Costs for PSE

[porschesteve]

Do any of you guys know how much it would be to have a Porsche Sports Exhaust (with electronics etc) fitted at an OPC?

[DaGinge]

Can I ask why an OPC - they charge £115 per hour whereas a ny reliable independent will charge 1/3 of this and do just as good a job, and so long as the parts are genuine porsche it will have not effect on the warranty. As for cost I'd imagine you're talking about 4 to 5 hours?

[porschesteve]

OPC as I dont know any indy porsche specialists in the North West - any recommendations?

[DaGinge]

Ninemeister in warrington
Hartech in Bolton
tech 9 motorsports liverpool

I've never used any of these but all get a good rep - the fella from Ninemeister posts on here regularly

[800]

Don't bother with the switch - waste of time and money (IMHO).
Its not so loud as to be irritating.
Any half-decent local mechanic would be able to fit a PSE without the electronics.

You will love the sound

[McP]

I second the above.

YOU

WILL

LOVE

IT

[topboss]

The switch will account for probably 60-70% of the fitting costs. It is very time consuming. I had the switch on mine and used it maybe twice in 8 months.

[porschesteve]

Hmmmm, looks like I may lose the electronics - sorry neighbours! I assume that you can have the electronics fitted at a later date?

Is it better to purchase the PSE through an OPC or can you get it cheaper from independant part specialist?

What everyone's opinion on putting four oval tailpipes onto a 996 Carerra 2 - could I be accused of being a *chav* by the purists?

[800]

Got mine from my OPC, but I have heard you can get them for less folding at Design911. If its a 3.4 you will need to retain the existing top mounts, the new ones provided have a bolt hole in a different location.

Twin pipes sounds OK to me, I prefer large ovals personally.

Enjoy, give us a post when fitted and let us know your opinions.

[BliarOut]

Is the PSE the best one, or are there better ones on design911 ? I feel like a kid in a sweet shop looking at that site

[topboss]

The PSE does sound fantastic but it is purely sound based. The likes of Fabspeed etc all increase engine output as well. Many people go for the PSE due to potential warranty issues.

[spenny_b]

Bliarout said:

Is the PSE the best one, or are there better ones on design911 ? I feel like a kid in a sweet shop looking at that site

Just installed PSE on my 3.4, from Design911...thing that concerned me was the possibility of resonance at certain rev ranges on non Porsche ones; you just know that Porsche will have tested there one propoerly, is TUV approved, blah, blah.... I've seen the resonance thing mentioned a couple of times on the RennList forums. Yes the Fabspeeds, etc are a few quid cheaper, but at the end of the day, the OE PSE will make a car more saleable, if not more valuable. Plus, I think insurance companies don't mind the OE one so much, as they categorically state it doesnt increase bhp....just my 2p worth...

>> Edited by spenny_b on Tuesday 20th September 17:19

[johnrs4]

This is what I was quoted by an OPC to fit the pSE plus switch

Switch - £22.48
Exhaust - £1,198.93
Labour - 8.5 hrs @ £116.32 per hr = £988.72

Total Cost - £2,210.13!!

[DucatiGary]

i have the triple B stainless on mine, no switch.

sound is copable before 4000 rpm, then it goes wild and sounds like a real supercar love it!

[porschesteve]

johnrs4 said:

This is what I was quoted by an OPC to fit the pSE plus switch Switch - £22.48 Exhaust - £1,198.93 Labour - 8.5 hrs @ £116.32 per hr = £988.72 Total Cost - £2,210.13!!

Cheers for the heads up - wont be doing the OPC thing then. Contacted Ninemeister and they are getting me a quote, will let you know the outcome!

[topboss]

johnrs4 said:

This is what I was quoted by an OPC to fit the pSE plus switch Switch - £22.48 Exhaust - £1,198.93 Labour - 8.5 hrs @ £116.32 per hr = £988.72 Total Cost - £2,210.13!!

6-7 hours of that will no doubt be for the switch. It's one of those features you think will really come in handy and is a must have.......when it comes down to it will very rarely be used.

There was no resonance on mine at all so motorway driving was never an issue with it.

If you do go for the switch remember to get the "auto cutout" taken off otherwise your exhaust will automatically go into "quiet mode" between about 20 and 40 mph.

[frankc]

Had the switchable PSE fitted to my 996 C4S about 3 weeks ago......cost was £1700 inc vat through Wilmslow OPC.
Cheers fc

[DanH]

The switch might be handy on trackdays though where presumably the full chat PSE is too loud on a 98db day?

[BliarOut]

If I'm spending money on the exhaust though, I would want it to go faster, not just sound faster. Just my personal opinion.

[DanH]

BliarOut said:

If I'm spending money on the exhaust though, I would want it to go faster, not just sound faster. Just my personal opinion.

You have a point, but that assumes you believe any of the hype & 'back to back' dyno tests. Personally I don't...