View Poll Results: Aftermarket Exhaust: Yay or Nay and Why?
I like the stock exhaust - it is plenty loud for my taste.
24
15.38%
I modified the exhaust primarily to improve my GT car's sound.
54
34.62%
I modified the exhaust primarily to improve my GT car's performance.
4
2.56%
I modified the exhaust to improve the sound and the performance of my GT car.
51
32.69%
I am on the fence - I am not sure whether changing the exhaust is the right thing to do for my GT car.
23
14.74%
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To Aftermarket Exhaust or Not to Aftermarket Exhaust and Why?
06-14-2020, 06:24 AM
#31
Regarding warranty issues, I believe it depends in which country you live in. I believe in the USA, a modification after the catalytic converter is acceptable (side deletes or center muffler). A aftermarket header could void the warranty.
06-14-2020, 11:19 AM
#32
I would like to add that the burden of proof falls on the dealer to justify that the modification did in fact cause the failure. Deleting the rear muffler is going to void the OEM muffler warranty because now it’s gone but should not affect the engine warranty. They would have to prove that removing the muffler caused the engine to fail.
06-14-2020, 03:11 PM
#33
I would like to add that the burden of proof falls on the dealer to justify that the modification did in fact cause the failure. Deleting the rear muffler is going to void the OEM muffler warranty because now it’s gone but should not affect the engine warranty. They would have to prove that removing the muffler caused the engine to fail.
What Kaylie says is perfect logic. I would just love to have the comfort of hearing that from Porsche Middle East or my dealer in writing. I would also love to hear if any other Middle Easterns have had this experience and if anyone was able to reach some sort of acceptance to upgrading/replacing any exhaust parts.
06-14-2020, 03:55 PM
#35
06-14-2020, 04:19 PM
#36
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Def go for it. Best mod Ive done. Did it rt in my driveway. Fabspeed Side valved bypass pipes and center pipes. Huge weight savings and of course the sound!! Check out my link in the sig. 🤙🏼🤙🏼
06-15-2020, 12:01 AM
#38
Has anyone done the Akrapovic slip-on rear muffler? I bought one and for some reason have not installed it as the only thing I can see as an improvement is the weight savings - but a the same time, also debating just swapping the GT3 stainless muffler out for the stock RS titanium muffler as feel it would accomplish the same thing at a fraction of the price 
On that note, Ive done side deletes & center deletes - both are too loud IMO for something that youd like keep subtle. However, they definitely open up that engine and bring out the character sound in it if that is one is after.
On that note, Ive done side deletes & center deletes - both are too loud IMO for something that youd like keep subtle. However, they definitely open up that engine and bring out the character sound in it if that is one is after.
The GT3 slip on actually costs less than most Akrapovic slip ons designed for other car makes/models so its a worthwhile upgrade imho.
06-15-2020, 09:02 AM
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06-15-2020, 09:05 AM
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Yea this is why I'm on the fence. I'm uninterested in just noise but hoped the new engine, in the Speedster, with individual throttle bodies would respond differently to an exhaust unencumbered by the weird fake OPF system. The problem I have is that Andy P and the boys typically engineer these cars very specifically and I just don't what would happen without the new system. Likely negligible gains but then I watch a youtube video of the RSR and then I start thinking maybe noise is important???
There's really no down side. Less weight, more power and torque and fantastic sound
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06-15-2020, 04:28 PM
#41
Drifting
You are not comparing apples to apples here.
Have you guys ever dyno between your race pipe non-valved vs. race pipe valved? I'm sure you are well aware of the engineering benefits behind having the electric valve (especially on the Speedster) and how valve is there to eliminate unwanted drones and pick up additional torque down low. By comparing a modified system non-valved vs. a stock valved system, you are not convincing people like me with an engineering degree.
Have you guys ever dyno between your race pipe non-valved vs. race pipe valved? I'm sure you are well aware of the engineering benefits behind having the electric valve (especially on the Speedster) and how valve is there to eliminate unwanted drones and pick up additional torque down low. By comparing a modified system non-valved vs. a stock valved system, you are not convincing people like me with an engineering degree.
Last edited by unotaz; 06-15-2020 at 05:45 PM.
06-15-2020, 05:45 PM
#44
And if you're worried about being too loud/attention seeking on stock, you bought the wrong Camry (even moreso if you have the wing). The stock muffler already starts at 95 dB (see Akra link comparing stock vs Slip-on metrics - bottom of page). Then go Google what decibel levels start resulting in hearing damage to your ear over prolonged periods....you'll find it starts around 70-80dB range. So we're already in the "attention zone" and any adjustments are just about what makes your smile go from a 10 to 11.
https://www.akrapovic.com/en/car/pro...48&yearId=5104
06-15-2020, 05:59 PM
#45
Respectfully, you are putting words in everyone else's mouth. The OP was asking opinions as to what people have done with their exhausts and why because he was on the fence on what option to do in lieu of stock. So everyone shared what they did on their car, without inferring (IMO) that their preference was necessarily "better" than what other guys did....until now.
And if you're worried about being too loud/attention seeking on stock, you bought the wrong Camry (even moreso if you have the wing). The stock muffler already starts at 95 dB (see Akra link comparing stock vs Slip-on metrics - bottom of page). Then go Google what decibel levels start resulting in hearing damage to your ear over prolonged periods....you'll find it starts around 70-80dB range. So we're already in the "attention zone" and any adjustments are just about what makes your smile go from a 10 to 11.
https://www.akrapovic.com/en/car/pro...48&yearId=5104
And if you're worried about being too loud/attention seeking on stock, you bought the wrong Camry (even moreso if you have the wing). The stock muffler already starts at 95 dB (see Akra link comparing stock vs Slip-on metrics - bottom of page). Then go Google what decibel levels start resulting in hearing damage to your ear over prolonged periods....you'll find it starts around 70-80dB range. So we're already in the "attention zone" and any adjustments are just about what makes your smile go from a 10 to 11.
https://www.akrapovic.com/en/car/pro...48&yearId=5104
Nowhere did I say which was better. I said louder does not (necessarily) mean better. OP made a poll. I said stock is the way to go and that people mostly modify their street car exhausts for more attention.