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Old 01-29-2020, 02:50 PM
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Hey everyone! We know you’ve been waiting but it’s finally time! We are happy to release our hand-made upgrades for the 997.2 Carrera to increase your driving enjoyment. We very much appreciate everyone's ongoing interest and support! To start we have muffler and tip upgrades but we’ll have catted and catless headers available as well very soon.



DEVELOPMENT: A “CMB” is widely considered to be the ideal starting exhaust mod as it yields the best return on sound optimization for the 997.2 platform – especially on cars with the factory Porsche Sport Exhaust. After consulting with top tier Porsche tuners and engine builders our final design keeps the banks separate (like the factory layout) to prevent loss of low end torque while increasing overall performance. Rasp is cut down over a crossover pipe design through large radius bends with greater flow than factory. The incorporated Torca clamps allow for the best possible fitment on older vehicles.

SOUND: The SOUL Center Muffler Bypass exhaust amplifies the existing exhaust characteristics of the factory system – expect more feedback and growl from the flat six engine. Volume on and off throttle is increased by a moderate amount for a refined level of enjoyment. In-cabin presence is increased slightly to give you much welcomed feedback from the vehicle without droning.

WEIGHT: 3.6 lbs / 1.5 kg less than factory exhaust components (12.7 lbs vs 16.3 lbs)
SPORT SIDE MUFFLERS
MSRP: $1,695 - $2,245


DEVELOPMENT: The 997.2 Carrera desperately needs exhaust mods – it’s so quiet you can barely hear the engine under load. SOUL Sport Side Mufflers are designed around drone fighting mufflers to maintain a premium driving experience – but outperform a standard muffler through a hybrid design. Talk tubes bridge piping before and after the mufflers to allow for some exhaust flow to bypass the mufflers during aggressive driving – like a mild muffler bypass without the harsh tone and volume. This hybrid design allows for a throatier more aggressive note than a standard side muffler replacement on moderate to aggressive throttle application while maintaining the refined cabin presence of a muffled system during cruising.
SOUND: SOUL mufflers have ample sound attenuating materials to provide an increase in sporty exhaust tone without inducing drone or any negative notes. They are a great upgrade to pair with aftermarket headers or a center muffler bypass exhaust to increase excitement without being overbearing while mitigating any potential rasp. If you’re looking for an OEM+ exhaust note that is never overly aggressive, we recommend this modification over center muffler bypass exhaust.
WEIGHT: 3.6 lbs / 1.5 kg less than factory exhaust components (31.2 lbs vs 34.8 lbs)




BOLT ON EXHAUST TIPS
MSRP: $495 - $645

CONSTRUCTION: Each system is made in-house by our fabrication team from mandrel bent .065″ wall, 2.5″ diameter T304L stainless steel tubing and laser cut brackets. All welds are back purged for increased longevity under the most extreme conditions.
BOLT ON AND GO: Each exhaust is built and tested in a thick gauge aluminum fixture (which prevents warping) to ensure perfect fitment. Every set is rigorously quality-checked prior to shipping.


CUSTOMER SERVICE: We have a no excuses customer service policy. We will do everything in our power to make you happy and stand behind our Lifetime Warranty and Fitment Guarantee.

LITTLE TO NO LEAD TIMES: We try to keep our products in stock at all times. If we can’t meet that due to demand, it is typically only a few days turnaround with little exception.

CUSTOMIZATION: Custom logos (or no logo) and even custom colors are optional - they’re your tips you can have them your way. We can do both PVD and Jet-Hot ceramic coatings each with their own benefits.

LIFETIME WARRANTY: We expect our products to have the snot beat out of them for their lifetime, including track use. That’s what these cars are meant to do. Therefore, we offer a Lifetime Warranty including track use on all of our products. The only exceptions are circumstances outside of our control like going over a speed bump at 90mph or hitting a wall at the track. However, we will work outside of warranty situations like these for a fair resolution for all involved.


We’d like to thank Andreas for his help with development!

It's been a pleasure working with the community and we look forward to quickly getting you your exhaust components or helping in any way we can by answering any questions. Don't hesitate to reach out to us!

Contact us any time with questions, customization requests, to order, or find your nearest SOUL dealer / installer
Email: sales@soulpp.com
Phone: 855-486-1400
IG: @soulperformanceproducts or John Gaydos Cell: 484 883 6197 for after hours support
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Here is a teaser video of adding headers into the mix, coming soon!
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I am waiting on the catted headers! No check engine lights?
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That is my 997.2 that Soul used in the development. We went through all the different configurations. I do love the slightly improved performance from the headers, but the sound is amazing. Turns heads when you start it and accelerate. At about 4-5K RPM it has a nice humm, but nothing that would get too much for a long ride on the highway. Now it sounds like an actual sports car. The standard 4S is very quite. If I want quite I can get a Tesla
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Originally Posted by kalanioc
I am waiting on the catted headers! No check engine lights?
Yes the check engine light is on with the Catless headers. I drive less than 5000 miles so I don't have to deal with the inspection in PA.
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Originally Posted by kalanioc
I am waiting on the catted headers! No check engine lights?
Not with the catted headers, we're using some monster HJS HD cat cores in those

They are right around the corner, as soon as i have them in hand I'll give you a shout!

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That is my 997.2 that Soul used in the development. We went through all the different configurations. I do love the slightly improved performance from the headers, but the sound is amazing. Turns heads when you start it and accelerate. At about 4-5K RPM it has a nice humm, but nothing that would get too much for a long ride on the highway. Now it sounds like an actual sports car. The standard 4S is very quite. If I want quite I can get a Tesla
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Yes the check engine light is on with the Catless headers. I drive less than 5000 miles so I don't have to deal with the inspection in PA.
Thanks for chiming in buddy! Once the catted headers are done we'll get that CEL taken care of, no other way running catless save for tuning it...cough cough haha.

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Mmmm. Catted headers.

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Want.

I hope my 2020 tax return is A+
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On a random side note, I went to Hallowell elementary school (the old one that got torn down)
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Originally Posted by mcfisticuffs
Mmmm. Catted headers.



Want.

I hope my 2020 tax return is A+
You and me both, though apparently my wife is putting it towards a new couch set...which means it's time to funnel funds into my paypal account for the track wheels I want haha.

We'll keep in touch for the headers, shoot me PM with your contact info

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On a random side note, I went to Hallowell elementary school (the old one that got torn down)
Google is not helping me figure out how that is relevant, what am I missing? Sorry lol.

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Do they DRONE? That's what I HATE about almost ALL aftermarket exhaust. They're only loud and for looks and drone like crazy!
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Originally Posted by Soul Performance
You and me both, though apparently my wife is putting it towards a new couch set...which means it's time to funnel funds into my paypal account for the track wheels I want haha.

We'll keep in touch for the headers, shoot me PM with your contact info



Google is not helping me figure out how that is relevant, what am I missing? Sorry lol.

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isn't Soul based out of Willow Grove, PA? Hallowell is in Hatboro-Horsham, kind of the same neck of the woods, haha
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Originally Posted by Soul Performance
we're using some monster HJD HD cat cores in those
What cell count?
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Originally Posted by alexb76
Do they DRONE? That's what I HATE about almost ALL aftermarket exhaust. They're only loud and for looks and drone like crazy!
Drone/resonance depends a lot on what exhaust configuration you run. We developed our side mufflers to minimize those frequencies into cabin between 2-3k rpm, you'd be hard pressed to get them to drone. I put some mileage on our race header, center bypass, and side muffler configuration and even that was pretty darn comfortable. If you're up for an exhuast chat, I'd be happy to give you some more detailed feedback and come up with a configuration that would meets your goals. My cell is 484 883 6197, you can ring me any time.

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isn't Soul based out of Willow Grove, PA? Hallowell is in Hatboro-Horsham, kind of the same neck of the woods, haha
I guess the world wants that fact to be kept secret, I had no idea haha. I'll have to swing by there on the way home from work sometime and check it out

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What cell count?
HJS* sorry. And they're 200cell cats.


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Would be interested if this was priced more competitively.
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Here's Scot finishing up a set of our Sport Side Mufflers!



Scot's been working on cars for over half a century having owned over 50 cars from his mint 1969 Camaro SS, an LS1 swapped E30 project with his son, to his 67 Chevelle currently getting an LS2 drivetrain. When he's not building your exhausts he's still out there on two wheels - and is faster than his son! We're convinced he will live forever!



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