Porsche Technical Discussions Porsche related technical discussions and questions go here. |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
||||
|
||||
Soul Exhaust - any feedback?
Anyone w experience or feedback on Soul performance products exhausts? https://soulpp.com/product/porsche-9...ition-package/
Lucas Fab was going to be my choice but they won’t call back and Tarett can’t get them to fulfill orders either. Cargrahic is still an option if I want to depart w more $$. Got a very strong recommendation to avoid Fabspeed from a local tuning shop. Looking at full exhaust - headers on back - for the 987.1. Usual goals - buy a little speed/power (instead of driving better), spend money, lose weight, sound cooler, etc. Will address intake and get a new tune in this process as well. Open to other suggestions as well.
__________________
Jonathan VH '07 Cayman S {Slow} '88 944 n/a - Guards Red {Slower} '16 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.7L {Slowist} |
#2
|
||||
|
||||
no experience, but soul is what i will likely go with when i upgrade my 981 cayman
go for it!
__________________
Otto #906 2021 Boxster 25 2014 Cayman S 2012 Cayman S 2006 Boxster S |
#3
|
||||
|
||||
I have purchased and installed two Soul products: a tailpipe tip for the GT4 and a race exhaust for the Spec Boxster. Both products are very nicely made. The tailpipe tip fit right onto the car. The SPB exhaust had a minor fitment issue, which was solved by replacing one of the bolts that came with the kit to one with a smaller head.
BTW, I have had two experiences with Fabspeed, the first was bad.
__________________
2016 GT4 warp 7 1999 SPB warp 2, maybe 1973 914 2.0 1/2 impulse if it ever gets out of space dock Previous: 1973 914 1.7 1/4 impulse 2012 Cayman R warp 4 2006 Cayman S warp 3 1999 SPB warp 2, maybe 1966 911 warp 1.5 |
#4
|
||||
|
||||
Jonathan, You did say "Open to other suggestions as well." Have you considered just deleting the mufflers?
__________________
Jim ------ "2017 Central PA SCCA Witch's Rallye - Best Team Costume Award" "2014 Central PA SCCA Witch's Rallye - Best Team Costume Award" White/Green '91 SSM Miata #01 Green '96 911 (993) Carrera #409 Blue '09 911 (997.2) Carrera S Cab Black '15 Yukon XL w/ '98 Trailex (Tow Vehicle) Burnt Orange '75 FJ40 Yellow '19 718 Boxster (wife regretfully sold it to fit 2nd grandchild on the way...) Black '83 911SC Targa (regrettably sold when the second car seat didn't fit) |
#5
|
||||
|
||||
I've run the Soul catless headers witha Borla street exhaust the last 3+ years on the '05 987 Boxster S. Great sound with the Borla, and nice build quality. No issues with fitment. I did get a CEL without the cats. I tried those small mini cat extensions, still got a CEL. Not really an issue on the car now, cuz, well, racecar.
This spring I installed their new competition exhaust with the resonators to go with the headers. Really the race exhaust is a bunch of big pipes with a couple of very small resonators. A very nicely built system. Motor revs quicker with the freer flowing system. I like the sound, earplugs are required inside the car and for some, outside the car. While I haven't heard their street exhaust, I certainly vouch for the quality and performance of their systems. I've spoken to John Gaydos a couple of times as they were developing their new 987 race exhaust. Its worth talking to him if you have questions about any of their hardware.
__________________
Mark S 2006 Cayman S 2005 Boxster S - G Stock #667 1978 Triumph Spitfire 2006 Harley Night Rod |
#6
|
||||
|
||||
Thanks fellas.
Bill- any rubbing issues w the over-axle pipe on the lowered race car? Jim - I imagine the cats are my bigger issue w robbing power. Muffler removal would help w the sound, but performance outranks the cool factor for me. I know some guys have removed the cats but kept the rest of the stock system and been happy. My car is “track only” at this point so cats/emissions aren’t my concern.
__________________
Jonathan VH '07 Cayman S {Slow} '88 944 n/a - Guards Red {Slower} '16 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.7L {Slowist} |
#7
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
A low-cost option would be to "core" the cats. Take the exhaust off and use a rod to knock the matrix out of the cat cans. It probably still won't flow as much as a big-bore aftermarket exhaust, but the cost is hard to beat.
__________________
2016 GT4 warp 7 1999 SPB warp 2, maybe 1973 914 2.0 1/2 impulse if it ever gets out of space dock Previous: 1973 914 1.7 1/4 impulse 2012 Cayman R warp 4 2006 Cayman S warp 3 1999 SPB warp 2, maybe 1966 911 warp 1.5 |
#8
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
__________________
Jim ------ "2017 Central PA SCCA Witch's Rallye - Best Team Costume Award" "2014 Central PA SCCA Witch's Rallye - Best Team Costume Award" White/Green '91 SSM Miata #01 Green '96 911 (993) Carrera #409 Blue '09 911 (997.2) Carrera S Cab Black '15 Yukon XL w/ '98 Trailex (Tow Vehicle) Burnt Orange '75 FJ40 Yellow '19 718 Boxster (wife regretfully sold it to fit 2nd grandchild on the way...) Black '83 911SC Targa (regrettably sold when the second car seat didn't fit) |
|
|