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I'm thinking very seriously of upgrading my stock PSE to the Soul exhaust and was wondering if anyone here had made that swap and did the install themselves.
Is the install something I could do withOUT a lift? I've got some great jack stands so I can get the back end off the ground but was wondering if this was going to be too difficult of an approach. Is this a one person job or do I need someone to help?
As said I already have PSE so I have the vacuum lines and I'm staying with the stock headers so I'm hoping it would be a pretty straight forward swap. I put a new exhaust on a Boxster a few years ago but I had a friend help and he had access to a lift - he has since left the area - so I have some idea of the basic steps required although that one did not have vacuum lines.
It's not hard at all. Jackstands are fine. I did a detailed photo essay on a TUBI exhaust install over at 6-speed on-line, would be the same as for any exhaust, really. Here's the link:
One-person-easy, if the Soul center muffler is larger than the Tubi, you may have to pull the rear bumper cover. I was able to get mine in without having to - but there was precious little wiggle room.
If your car has spent any time outside you may find that the bolts between the muffler and the cats are seized, like mine were. All 6 of them sheared off and had to be heated with a torch and extracted by someone with more experience than me.
doable without a lift. Some type of ramp or jackstands is highly advised though. Removal or rear wheels is a must[IMO] although no need to remove the bumper.
I did the job without a lift as well, and without help from anyone. Was not easy but it came out great, and the sound is tremendous. I run the car with the PSE switched off and the sound in that mode is perfect to me. Used Jack Point jack stands on all 4’s. Oh, I have a 991.2 GTS.
I just removed my exhaust last weekend in a few hours....although I have a lift.
Tires and bumper cover DID NOT need to be removed and I did just fine.
I've been running my Akra center with cat bypass pipes.
Decided to compare against Soul Sport Cats.
Wow, this is why I love this forum!!! I did a search on Soul on the site before I posted and somehow managed to miss these videos even thought I was pretty sure there was something out there, so thanks a bunch Porsche_nuts. These are immensely helpful and right now I am leaning towards a self- install. I will take the tires off since I'll be using jackpoint stands and think that might work better than the blocks under the tires.
Thanks again to all that replied ... I really appreciate it.
Also - Having a #1 vs #1 car impacts the need to remove wheels and difficulty of the install. #2 cars also have multiple exhausts. On my 991.1 non PSE, installing a valved exhaust is likely the most difficult and a #2 with PSE is likely the easiest. For the #2 with PSE, no need to remove wheels and should be very easy.
Phil from Fabspeed here although we would rather you go with our system.
I am here to help where help is needed and give my 2 cents. Doing the exhaust on ramps or stands is possible. It is however a lot harder/ more aggravating especially depending on your skill level. If you already have the vacuum lines it does make it a little easier but the vacuum lines are a not the most aggravating part of the build. It is more about lining all of the exhaust up, fitting the tips, and making sure everything is 100% straight and even depending on how precise you want to be that can be the frustrating part of the build.
Again, it is possible but not the easiest. Good luck!
The studs on the turbo require you to move the assembly towards the back of the car rather than being able to drop it down after un-doing all the fasteners. But yes, jackstands, wheels off, totally doable. Great shoulder and forearm workout as well.
Thank you for your consideration - and I'm glad to see so many SOUL friends in here! A lift certainly helps - it's doable without but you're not going to have the most fun time doing it. A jack for the exhaust is always good to have, the last thing we want is any injuries during installation! We include instructions but we're always available to chat prior and during the installation should you need assistance.
As Bents mentioned, factory hardware can sometimes rust out and snap - happens very often here during install. For 991.1 and 991.2 Carrera we do include new exhaust bolts as this is so common.
-Mike S
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02-11-2018, 08:28 AM
Soul Exhaust install
A lift certainly helps - it's doable without but you're not going to have the most fun time doing it. A jack for the exhaust is always good to have, the last thing we want is any injuries during installation! We include instructions but we're always available to chat prior and during the installation should you need assistance.