I am contemplating the purchse of the Porsche PSE for my base 997. I do not plan on installing the switch. Is it a straightforward installation for a competent import mechanic that is not a porsche specialist and will not have shop manuals? Specifically, if you simply bolt the exhaust on is it 'always on' without any other adjustments? Thanks.

-Stephen

 

I'd have someone familar with the job do it. Probably not worth a couple hundred dollar savings for the potential headaches.

 

If you just install the mufflers, its always "on" - that's how I have mine (and I love it!).

Someone here paid $75 to Midas to install PSE on their 996. I think its a very easy job that anyone could do - you could DIY in an hour or so.

 

A 997 sitting in a Midas shop up on a lift...

Now that would make a picture

 

Great, thanks for the info. After my girlfriend's experience getting her Cayenne serviced several times at a large metropolitan Porsche dealer, I'm not sure that Midas would be such a bad alternative.

 

My dealer charged ~$750 to install them on my 997 S with sport chrono. The service book said it was an 8 hour job, but it took longer as it was their first one.

 

my dealer tried to sell me just the PSE always on. told me it would take less than 2 hours labour. not a big job from what was said.

 

Can you get it for base 997? I thought PSE was only avail for 997S............???????/

 

I've been told by a dealer and seen forum posts that the PSE will fit the base model no problemo.

 

Thx...

 

PSE was installed by dealer with no wire hook-up (just bolted on) for $250.00. Takes no more than 1 hour (maybe 2 at most for a first timer) without the wires and vacume tubes. On all the time and wouldn't want it any other way. Worth the extra $$ IMHO and would consider it one of my favorite options on the car (997S). It will bolt on a base 997 also (I'm told) just don't expect the extra 30 hp gains the 997S cars get............................................. Just Kidding no HP gains for either model its the sound that puts a little twist in the P-cars driving experience and for some its well worth it.