Carlos993

For what it's worth, I fitted a Dach X to my 96 ROW 4S. Porsche dealer installed and they did not report any issues, the big ovals do seem to protrude about a fourth of an inch out than OEM, but otherwise perfect. Philippine car.

EckFe1

Just cut the 30mm, have it welded and move on. You're wasting a lot of labor hours and your $$ to something that is really straight forward. It's an aftermarket system so be prepared to do some of your own R&D to make it work. At times, it seems that everything I modify or purchase needs a lot of TLC to make it work. Anything that is not OEM will cost extra. In your case, it's easy. Cut reweld, 1 hour later, install, drive home!!
Good luck with it. It's a very loud setup.

axl911

I wouldn't cut it. My Dach cat has almost the same problem on one side. I just grind down the weld and separated the tubes. Then re-insert and re-position it back. Either weld it back and look original, or use a good clamp.

Macca

axl911.

Thats a good idea. Allows you to rotate the loose end so you can position everything up properly at the right angle...I wonder if a clamp exixts that stops the exhaust fumes coming out and is ok with the heat....?

Cheers

geolab

Porsche sells a clip part no: 996.111.109.50
but you have to mod the female tube part by cutting 2 opposite 1/2 inch slots longitudinally so that
the tube clamps (catches) on the male inner tube
check 993 exhaust system repair kit page in the PET
regards

Macca

Geolab,

Jesus. What would we do without this place! I couldnt survive modding down under without this resource.

Excellent spotting. There is even a diagram on the PET to make it all easy to understand! Thanks you so much. This now appears the easiest approach as it requires no welding in situ (difficult) and allows adjustablility at a later date of removed and sold to another enthusiast!

Again - big thanks!

Cheers
M

993inNC

I'd like to respectfully disagree with your assessment as it pertains to us. We have always prided ourselves on being the one aftermarket producer that went above the rest to insure that self R&D and mods to our parts are not something people need to concern themselves with having to do. Needless to say we are very disappointed that this has happened to Mark and apparently a couple others over the years. Again all these pipes are jig built, so what is different about those that have had no problems and those that do? I'm at a loss.

Macca

Hi All. Update for all. My mechanic sent the vehicle to our exhaust specialist as they felt it was outside of their area of expertise to cut and weld the pipes.

The exhaust spcialists looked at the proplem, made som measurements and put the pipes in a jig and used a pipe bender to bend the pipes. They were then bolted up. They now fit perfectly (I am told), and sound awesome (again the mechanics feedback). Just a little playing around left with mufflers and pips to get everything aligned and we are ready to go. No cutting or welding required just some experienced operator with the correct exhaust tools.

I was sent a picture by camera phone...

Looks like a happy ending to this story :-)

Cheers
M

AOW162435

Awesome!

Any chance the pipes could have taken a hit during transit around the globe?


Andreas

Macca

Hi Andreas,

No I dont thinks so. They appeared to be too long 30mm each side (see page 1 pictures). The difference was symetrical each side. If they were angled too short I would have perhaps thought the same, but they are Stainless and dont have any flex at all. By using the pipe benders the exhaust specialist managed to allow the mufflers more room to tilt allowing the exhaust tips the centre properly. I think the 30mm was taken up buy bending the pipe to a diffent angle. Not as good a solution as direct fit from the box but more elegant that a cut and shut job which was where we were heading...

Cheers
M

993inNC

Glad to hear it worked out. I'd love to know what/where they bent, as I don't see anything different from ship'g. The long pipes still look absolutely straight. The only thing I can think is they bent the "ball" end, but that would have been rather tough if not impossible. Bravo to them whatever they did without damaging the pipe

Again our apologies for the inconveniences

Macca

No problems Chris. Im not sure where they bent the pipe but I will find out as my Porsche mechanic delivered the vehicle o the specialists shop and assited with the re install...my guess is just before the exhaust pipe openings on the bumper....

Cheers
M

993Porsche

It seems like if they were prefitted before shipping that would solve many of the headaches before installation. Just a thought.


Ken

993inNC

Ken,

All pipes were built to a car, with the jigs being built from each of those pipes. With 80+ set sold, I think you'd agree, if they all didn't fit, everyone here would have been all over that. Every once and a while something like this pops up for one reason or another (that's what happens when you hand build cars, parts and pipes) and each time its something different (this time seems unknown).

This isn't our first rodeo

993Porsche

Makes lots of sence to me. In that case, what's the cost of that bad boy? Because I truly love the verocious kick-*** sounds from them.


Ken