dragon993

I’m trying to justify an upgrade from oem headers/manifolds to an aftermarket.

It will be catted so I’m wondering it there are weight savings to going with the upgrade.

i see many aftermarket offerings have weights on their products (usually only the non cat race ones though), I am unable to find a reliable weight source for the oem ones...

has anyone looked into this?

yachtfund

probably less than emptying your glovebox. The sound and engine performance are the main differences. I have a 987.1 but when I upgraded to soul performance catted headers it felt like the car was able to breath better with much less restriction. The oem headers were three pipes that met on one pipe on 90º angles whereas the soul headers have one pipe per cylinder that feeds right into the less restrictive cat. Made a big difference in the tone of the sound and definitely felt slight hp gains. Definitely worth the upgrade imo

NAMR6MT

Anyone know the cell count on stock headers?

dragon993

400

Soul Performance

Don't expect to save too much with catted headers. Most aftermarket headers will use longer runners and a more efficient collector design which can add weight. Our Long Tube Street Headers weigh 1.8 lbs / 1.5 kg less than factory headers (26.25 lbs vs 24.45 lbs).

What you will notice is a distinctly more crisp exhaust note, better throttle response, and an increase in driving enjoyment without any noxious fumes or check engine lights.

-Mike

gedwin

Can only comment on 981, which would be similar. I was expecting a weight savings when I changed headers, since the website stated there would be. I weighed both sets. There was no savings (1lb?). Website hopefully was updated. It was part of my decision process too, but it was not to be. Still, very happy with the performance and sound, so still worth it.

okie981

Correct, on a 981, changing OEM headers/cats for aftermarket headers with cats will save less than 1 lb. per side. Unless you buy titanium headers from somewhere. Don't know if those exist.

85Gold

I’ll leave this for your enjoyment. Cargraphic long tunes, Borla exhaust and Cobb pro tune by BGB.





Peter

okie981

I run Cargraphic race headers, OEM PSE exhaust, and a BGB pro tune for 93 octane gas. Love it.

whitefang

I saved 15 lbs. on a 987.2 Boxster Spyder by replacing the OEM headers and exhaust with Fabspeed Sport headers and Borla exhaust. I added a Softronic flash and have been very happy with the sound and performance. I am 5’ 10” and weigh 160 lbs.

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