911T Soul cat bypass impressions
#1
911T Soul cat bypass impressions
Hi team,
Wanted to take a moment to leave my impressions about the Soul cat bypass's that I installed last week. Overall, dealing with John and the Soul team was great-from ordering, to shipping and packaging, everything exceeded my expectations! The product itself is well constructed and I liked that it had brackets built in for the OEM heatshields. Definitely lighter than the stock cats (I want to say around 8 lbs less each but dont quote me) and it really makes those turbos whistle! Install was smooth overall and Soul's instructions online were spot on. The hardest part for me was the removal of the OEM heatshields-there is one bolt on each side that is a royal pain in the ***-by far removing these took the most time out of the entire project. Thankfully I have a lift and was able to get access to make it that much easier. The rear bumper does not need to come off-however it is a tight squeeze to get the OEM PSE and cats out in one piece. I had to have someone help lower the OEM unit down from the car after it was unbolted as it was too bulky for me to handle by myself. Overall I am happy with them and like the way the car sounds with the valves closed (barely louder than stock but definitely more turbo noise). Honestly with the valves open, the car sounds like a Turbo Diesel truck with big pipes-not bad but not the sound I would like all the time. While the OEM PSE muffler was out, I took some time to polish it up as it is Stainless steel-came out pretty good and like the way it looks (I know it wont stay that way for long). I also replaced the rusty bolts and nuts on the factory clamps with stainless steel units (5/16 by 1.5 inch long carriage bolts with corresponding nuts and lock washers). One of the OEM bolts actually snapped off when i was loosening one of the clamps! I picked the bolts up at my local hardware store (Home depot only had 2 inch long carriage bolts, so I had to cut them to 1.5 inches). Lowes has 1.5 inch carriage bolts in the event anyone else needs them. Shameless plug to Soul-it would be icing on the cake if you guys were able to include these bolts for future customers-even if there was a small fee. This way, if you are in the middle of the install and snap a bolt, you dont have to run out to grab. There was a fitment issue with one of my OEM clamps where it would not tighten down enough and caused a small leak on one of the smaller bypass pipes-no fault of the Soul product, but they were helpful in helping to find a solution (i ended up using muffler paste to seal it-so far so good). Now onto the pics and vids!
Wanted to take a moment to leave my impressions about the Soul cat bypass's that I installed last week. Overall, dealing with John and the Soul team was great-from ordering, to shipping and packaging, everything exceeded my expectations! The product itself is well constructed and I liked that it had brackets built in for the OEM heatshields. Definitely lighter than the stock cats (I want to say around 8 lbs less each but dont quote me) and it really makes those turbos whistle! Install was smooth overall and Soul's instructions online were spot on. The hardest part for me was the removal of the OEM heatshields-there is one bolt on each side that is a royal pain in the ***-by far removing these took the most time out of the entire project. Thankfully I have a lift and was able to get access to make it that much easier. The rear bumper does not need to come off-however it is a tight squeeze to get the OEM PSE and cats out in one piece. I had to have someone help lower the OEM unit down from the car after it was unbolted as it was too bulky for me to handle by myself. Overall I am happy with them and like the way the car sounds with the valves closed (barely louder than stock but definitely more turbo noise). Honestly with the valves open, the car sounds like a Turbo Diesel truck with big pipes-not bad but not the sound I would like all the time. While the OEM PSE muffler was out, I took some time to polish it up as it is Stainless steel-came out pretty good and like the way it looks (I know it wont stay that way for long). I also replaced the rusty bolts and nuts on the factory clamps with stainless steel units (5/16 by 1.5 inch long carriage bolts with corresponding nuts and lock washers). One of the OEM bolts actually snapped off when i was loosening one of the clamps! I picked the bolts up at my local hardware store (Home depot only had 2 inch long carriage bolts, so I had to cut them to 1.5 inches). Lowes has 1.5 inch carriage bolts in the event anyone else needs them. Shameless plug to Soul-it would be icing on the cake if you guys were able to include these bolts for future customers-even if there was a small fee. This way, if you are in the middle of the install and snap a bolt, you dont have to run out to grab. There was a fitment issue with one of my OEM clamps where it would not tighten down enough and caused a small leak on one of the smaller bypass pipes-no fault of the Soul product, but they were helpful in helping to find a solution (i ended up using muffler paste to seal it-so far so good). Now onto the pics and vids!
#3
I also recently completed installing a SOUL system and will 2nd your sentiments on the team members. They are great to work with.
I think that 4th bolt on the heat shield was definitely the worst part of the job! haha Did you take your rear wheels off? I also was on a lift but found coming in through the wheels wells made that bolt easier to access.
Any chance you can post a sound clip? Would love to hear it.
I think that 4th bolt on the heat shield was definitely the worst part of the job! haha Did you take your rear wheels off? I also was on a lift but found coming in through the wheels wells made that bolt easier to access.
Any chance you can post a sound clip? Would love to hear it.
#4
Ready to install!
Cleaned and factory cat removed (hint-loosen the smaller clamps on both sides then twist to one side. From there you can rotate the cats and twist them out). I got them out by hitting with a rubber mallet-I figured out the right way afterwards.
Last edited by polobai; 05-28-2019 at 03:09 PM. Reason: Typos
#5
I also recently completed installing a SOUL system and will 2nd your sentiments on the team members. They are great to work with.
I think that 4th bolt on the heat shield was definitely the worst part of the job! haha Did you take your rear wheels off? I also was on a lift but found coming in through the wheels wells made that bolt easier to access.
Any chance you can post a sound clip? Would love to hear it.
I think that 4th bolt on the heat shield was definitely the worst part of the job! haha Did you take your rear wheels off? I also was on a lift but found coming in through the wheels wells made that bolt easier to access.
Any chance you can post a sound clip? Would love to hear it.
#6
Both sides on. I reused my oem gaskets and coated in copper spray. My gaskets got pretty bent removing the factory cars but I was able to straighten them back out.
Mounted into place (I was able to do this myself without help)
Pic of the bolts I replaced. Unfortunately I couldnt find a replacement for the larger bolt on the big pipe.
Both bolts replaced
Drivers side
#7
Here’s where my leak was from-about a 1mm gap between the smaller pipe and clamp on the drivers side. All others were fine and didn’t leak. The clamp must have been deformed in some way.
Another pic
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#9
(not related to this thread but I also have 4 post and one of those rolling pneumatic jacks that slides between the parking ramps. It makes life really easy if you have ever considered getting one I highly recommend)
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Hi team,
Wanted to take a moment to leave my impressions about the Soul cat bypass's that I installed last week. Overall, dealing with John and the Soul team was great-from ordering, to shipping and packaging, everything exceeded my expectations! The product itself is well constructed and I liked that it had brackets built in for the OEM heatshields. Definitely lighter than the stock cats (I want to say around 8 lbs less each but dont quote me) and it really makes those turbos whistle! Install was smooth overall and Soul's instructions online were spot on. The hardest part for me was the removal of the OEM heatshields-there is one bolt on each side that is a royal pain in the ***-by far removing these took the most time out of the entire project. Thankfully I have a lift and was able to get access to make it that much easier. The rear bumper does not need to come off-however it is a tight squeeze to get the OEM PSE and cats out in one piece. I had to have someone help lower the OEM unit down from the car after it was unbolted as it was too bulky for me to handle by myself. Overall I am happy with them and like the way the car sounds with the valves closed (barely louder than stock but definitely more turbo noise). Honestly with the valves open, the car sounds like a Turbo Diesel truck with big pipes-not bad but not the sound I would like all the time. While the OEM PSE muffler was out, I took some time to polish it up as it is Stainless steel-came out pretty good and like the way it looks (I know it wont stay that way for long). I also replaced the rusty bolts and nuts on the factory clamps with stainless steel units (5/16 by 1.5 inch long carriage bolts with corresponding nuts and lock washers). One of the OEM bolts actually snapped off when i was loosening one of the clamps! I picked the bolts up at my local hardware store (Home depot only had 2 inch long carriage bolts, so I had to cut them to 1.5 inches). Lowes has 1.5 inch carriage bolts in the event anyone else needs them. Shameless plug to Soul-it would be icing on the cake if you guys were able to include these bolts for future customers-even if there was a small fee. This way, if you are in the middle of the install and snap a bolt, you dont have to run out to grab. There was a fitment issue with one of my OEM clamps where it would not tighten down enough and caused a small leak on one of the smaller bypass pipes-no fault of the Soul product, but they were helpful in helping to find a solution (i ended up using muffler paste to seal it-so far so good). Now onto the pics and vids!
Wanted to take a moment to leave my impressions about the Soul cat bypass's that I installed last week. Overall, dealing with John and the Soul team was great-from ordering, to shipping and packaging, everything exceeded my expectations! The product itself is well constructed and I liked that it had brackets built in for the OEM heatshields. Definitely lighter than the stock cats (I want to say around 8 lbs less each but dont quote me) and it really makes those turbos whistle! Install was smooth overall and Soul's instructions online were spot on. The hardest part for me was the removal of the OEM heatshields-there is one bolt on each side that is a royal pain in the ***-by far removing these took the most time out of the entire project. Thankfully I have a lift and was able to get access to make it that much easier. The rear bumper does not need to come off-however it is a tight squeeze to get the OEM PSE and cats out in one piece. I had to have someone help lower the OEM unit down from the car after it was unbolted as it was too bulky for me to handle by myself. Overall I am happy with them and like the way the car sounds with the valves closed (barely louder than stock but definitely more turbo noise). Honestly with the valves open, the car sounds like a Turbo Diesel truck with big pipes-not bad but not the sound I would like all the time. While the OEM PSE muffler was out, I took some time to polish it up as it is Stainless steel-came out pretty good and like the way it looks (I know it wont stay that way for long). I also replaced the rusty bolts and nuts on the factory clamps with stainless steel units (5/16 by 1.5 inch long carriage bolts with corresponding nuts and lock washers). One of the OEM bolts actually snapped off when i was loosening one of the clamps! I picked the bolts up at my local hardware store (Home depot only had 2 inch long carriage bolts, so I had to cut them to 1.5 inches). Lowes has 1.5 inch carriage bolts in the event anyone else needs them. Shameless plug to Soul-it would be icing on the cake if you guys were able to include these bolts for future customers-even if there was a small fee. This way, if you are in the middle of the install and snap a bolt, you dont have to run out to grab. There was a fitment issue with one of my OEM clamps where it would not tighten down enough and caused a small leak on one of the smaller bypass pipes-no fault of the Soul product, but they were helpful in helping to find a solution (i ended up using muffler paste to seal it-so far so good). Now onto the pics and vids!
Here's to many miles of enjoyment!
-Mike
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Quality Exhaust Solutions, Fair Pricing, and Outstanding Service
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Cell - (484) 883-6197
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Jon Wheel - Marketing Manager
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#13
Cool thanks! Love all the pictures and documentation.
(not related to this thread but I also have 4 post and one of those rolling pneumatic jacks that slides between the parking ramps. It makes life really easy if you have ever considered getting one I highly recommend)
(not related to this thread but I also have 4 post and one of those rolling pneumatic jacks that slides between the parking ramps. It makes life really easy if you have ever considered getting one I highly recommend)
#14
Cool thanks! Love all the pictures and documentation.
(not related to this thread but I also have 4 post and one of those rolling pneumatic jacks that slides between the parking ramps. It makes life really easy if you have ever considered getting one I highly recommend)
(not related to this thread but I also have 4 post and one of those rolling pneumatic jacks that slides between the parking ramps. It makes life really easy if you have ever considered getting one I highly recommend)
#15
Car sounds great. Nice work!
My Cobra has a 4" ride height and clears the rolling jack. I also have some race ramps that are super easy to incorporate but not needed for the Cobra.
What is the height from the bottom of your front on the BMW to the ground?
High point of the jack when fully lowered is right at 3"
My Cobra has a 4" ride height and clears the rolling jack. I also have some race ramps that are super easy to incorporate but not needed for the Cobra.
What is the height from the bottom of your front on the BMW to the ground?
High point of the jack when fully lowered is right at 3"