modifying stock exhaust
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My mechanic suggested that, rather than buying a new Tubi or other aftermarket exhaust system- many of his customers have taken the cheaper route and had him do a special operation to remove 2 of the baffels on each side.
Does this change the pollution testing, or anything else negative for the car that I should consider before giving him the OK to do it? I'm after sound enhancement mainly. Mechanic gave me a quick demo of a 996tt that was there with the changed exhaust--sounded good. He says it won't drone on the highway, and adds a very small amount of power.
Does this change the pollution testing, or anything else negative for the car that I should consider before giving him the OK to do it? I'm after sound enhancement mainly. Mechanic gave me a quick demo of a 996tt that was there with the changed exhaust--sounded good. He says it won't drone on the highway, and adds a very small amount of power.
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If you want to increase the exhaust tone drilling a hole in the muffler will give you a tone increase.
However, you will not see the gains in HP that a exhaust change will give you.
However, you will not see the gains in HP that a exhaust change will give you.
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see if you can get a test ride in the car your mechanic "demoed". Just test drove one. Sounded great from the outside, droned like crazy from the inside from 2k-3k. No substitute for a Europipe.
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TT Surgeon,
The guy who does is it is Ken. He calls his exhaust the PBK (Porsche By Ken is the company name).
He takes a stock exhaust and modifies it for more power (minimal) and better sound. Then you send him your stock exhaust as part of the payment. www.porschebyken.com.
I bought a set of pedals from him and he was a straight shooter and a great contributor on 6-speed.
The guy who does is it is Ken. He calls his exhaust the PBK (Porsche By Ken is the company name).
He takes a stock exhaust and modifies it for more power (minimal) and better sound. Then you send him your stock exhaust as part of the payment. www.porschebyken.com.
I bought a set of pedals from him and he was a straight shooter and a great contributor on 6-speed.
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There is an interesting thread on 6speed about drilling holes in the muffler through the tailpipe to improve the sound. Lots of people report liking the deeper exhaust sound; I have wanted to hear one but never have.
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I have that mod done to my car, it sounds a bit better and you do gain maybe 5hp I believe, also you can control how loud the car gets by increasing the diameter of the hole, I started at .5" and ended up with a .75" diameter hole, all you need is a drill and an extension...
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I have that mod done to my car, it sounds a bit better and you do gain maybe 5hp I believe, also you can control how loud the car gets by increasing the diameter of the hole, I started at .5" and ended up with a .75" diameter hole, all you need is a drill and an extension...
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It is a bit louder, but I would not say that it drones, just start with a small hole. A used OEM exhaust is less than $200, if you hate it you can always go on ebay and get one...
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I would have a reputable shop modify your exhaust. Are there any safety issues with drilling holes in the exhaust? Potential fire hazard ? Liability ?
Just playing the devils advocate here...
Just playing the devils advocate here...