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I have a 2012 Black Edition Boxster S with the regular exhaust that came with it. I'm thinking of having PSE installed but would like to know what the difference would be before I do this.
I've done a search here and on YouTube but couldn't find a before and after sound recording. Did anyone here do this and have before and after videos?
I was fortunate that the very first Spyder I drove was fitted with PSE. Unbeknownst to me the salesman hat hit the button before we were off. I only realized it when we had gotten back and turned the button off before shutting the car off. I literally gave the sales guy a WTF look and said “It should come from the factory with permanent PSE”. Needless to say the PSE and Bucket became must have options. That was my first taste of how Porsche makes more money on their cars.
But I gotta tell ya, the video of mine, and the one further up the thread, aren't much help. While you can tell some difference in the videos, it's absolutely nothing compared to the difference you hear when the engine is under load. Revving it in a parking lot just doesn't tell the story. Instead, floor it on a nice long stretch, preferably slightly up-hill, up thru a couple of gears ... it absolutely screams. PSE on or off in what I'm describing is two entirely different cars!
Get'cha some and ENJOY!
Joe Henley
Last edited by Joe Henley; 04-09-2019 at 11:33 AM.
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But I gotta tell ya, the video of mine, and the one further up the thread, aren't much help. While you can tell some difference in the videos, it's absolutely nothing compared to the difference you hear when the engine is under load. Revving it in a parking lot just doesn't tell the story. Instead, floor it on a nice long stretch, preferably slightly up-hill, up thru a couple of gears ... it absolutely screams. PSE on or off in what I'm describing is two entirely different cars!
Get'cha some and ENJOY!
Joe Henley
I agree with this 100%! I made the first video a few years back. I currently have PSE and love it.
I have a 2012 Black Edition Boxster S with the regular exhaust that came with it. I'm thinking of having PSE installed but would like to know what the difference would be before I do this.
I've done a search here and on YouTube but couldn't find a before and after sound recording. Did anyone here do this and have before and after videos?
Thanks in advance!
Charlie
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I was fortunate that the very first Spyder I drove was fitted with PSE. Unbeknownst to me the salesman hat hit the button before we were off. I only realized it when we had gotten back and turned the button off before shutting the car off. I literally gave the sales guy a WTF look and said “It should come from the factory with permanent PSE”. Needless to say the PSE and Bucket became must have options. That was my first taste of how Porsche makes more money on their cars.
I've only not had PSE in 1 of 10 Porsches (my second one, a 2009 997S). I spent thousands trying to get the car to sound good. I failed. Never again.
Update: Just had PSE installed at my dealer. Picked it up on Friday. All I can say is "why did I wait so long"? I love the sound. It's like it's singing when you get the revs up.
I got three prices for the job. One from an "Indy" and two from Porsche dealers. The dealer prices originally ranged $4757 and $4409. The indy was about $1000 cheaper. So I talked to the dealer where I bought the car and he agreed to do it for $3780. which wasn't too much more than the indy. I just figured it would be a safer route having the dealer do it for a 2 year warranty and just in case there was an emissions issue. Also, I dropped the car off at 9:30 AM on a Thursday and picked it back up on Friday at 5 PM and they gave me a "free" loaner which made it easier than having an indy do it (needing a ride both to drop off and pick up).
These prices are before sales tax and with me using my original tips which fit just fine and since my car is a "Black Edition Boxster S", I wanted to keep that look.
PM me if you want my dealer info.
Charlie
PS. They did install the switch: I'll post the photo here.
To be honest the OEM PSE is quite underwhelming to me. If my car didn't come with it already I would opt for an aftermarket solution.
I guess it depends on the sound you're looking for. I am quite happy with the sound of PSE on my car. I don't think I'd want it any louder and I like being able to switch between the loud and louder sound. Even with PSE, it's quite a bit louder and has more low end (i.e. low pitch deeper sound) than the regular exhaust had. Before if I accelerated and let the revs get high, you'd hardly notice the sound. Now it really "sings" when I do that to the point I might even consider shutting it off if I was anywhere I might draw UNWANTED attention.
I think PSE works perfectly for me. I'm sure some of the other switchable exhausts might work as well too. I just figured the PSE was already tested out for my car and emissions.
04-09-2019, 01:15 AM
987.2 Regular to PSE Exhaust?
Our esteemed sporty Maxflo Exhaust tone with a raw, race car roar and extra power at the press of a button thanks to muffler bypass valves. One exhaust, two unique tones. 
