S PSE vs. Non-PSE
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Tried searching but had a hard time finding the information I'm looking for. In comparing factory exhaust options, can someone tell me the differences between an S non-PSE exhaust vs. one with PSE? Trying to decide if I want to do anything with my non-PSE setup. Thanks.
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Well, other than sound, they are both quad exhaust tips but they have slight differences in the actual finish.
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Not sure what your question is really. Are you asking about the difference in sound? Obviously the PSE is louder/deeper/throatier. My car was a non-PSE S and I added the PSE after the fact for $3,500 installed. Money well spent IMO.
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Look on U-tube for a guy in Europe that documents his ownership of a 991 S. He has some great sound clips of his car at speed. When I was looking for my 991 I would not have considered one without PSE. It is fantastic.
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I have listened to all the 991 PSE online videos , but this is the only one that has captured the true sound of a C2S/C4S with PSE turned on , from yours truly's experience with same , but you need a cab, targa or coupe with sunroof and it has to be opened up to experience this exact sound from the driver's seat...otherwise with top/ sunroof closed and only windows open , that glorious sound is muffled to you and remains mostly for entertaining strangers you pass on the road !
pay closest attn to the 2:15 to 4:15 section !
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but this video'd sound not only requires the 3.8 S motor and PSE , but also Sport Chrono Pkg , as the PSE sound is much less snarly / angry if you just press the std equipment " Sport " throttle mapping button...gotta pay to play !
also , parking lot or shop bay revving vids are useless..any car sounds " aggressive " when recorded inches from the exhaust tips...even a Camry
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To each to his own! I don't care for the PSE sound and it seems entirely "gimmicky" to have a button on a sports car to change the exhaust sound! Either it sounds like a sports car all the time or it doesn't! But I'm in the minoriry (or worse -alone) in this!
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Originally Posted by RobC4sX51
To each to his own! I don't care for the PSE sound and it seems entirely "gimmicky" to have a button on a sports car to change the exhaust sound! Either it sounds like a sports car all the time or it doesn't! But I'm in the minoriry (or worse -alone) in this!
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That's what PSE does, it makes it sound like a sports car all the time. The gimmick is having mufflers that mute it to the point that the car sounds like a sedan.
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You are not alone. I'm in the minority too. I don't find the spitting, burping, and gurgling enjoyable. The last good exhaust was the sound of a CGT. Everything since then has been disappointing.
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In my opinion, the CGT has the greatest sound of any car ever produced for the road. I like the base sound over the 3.8 sound. It's much more high pitched and race car-ish.
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Just an FYI ...
When going from the standard S exhaust to PSE, only the center muffler gets swapped out. Not the side ones behind the rear wheels. New exhaust tips (yes different finish AND fit than the S ones). New PSE button inside the car too and dealer programming.
Now ...... If you have a BASE model Carrera, and want to upgrade to PSE, ALL THREE mufflers get swapped out!
When going from the standard S exhaust to PSE, only the center muffler gets swapped out. Not the side ones behind the rear wheels. New exhaust tips (yes different finish AND fit than the S ones). New PSE button inside the car too and dealer programming.
Now ...... If you have a BASE model Carrera, and want to upgrade to PSE, ALL THREE mufflers get swapped out!
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