C.J. Ichiban

okay I realize I've got about 70 days left before I pick my gt3 up from the factory for euro delivery- but I'm already looking at aftermarket exhaust options...

from the looks of things my choices are:

AWE
Cargraphic
GMG
or -leave it stock and just unplug the sport valve solenoid cord

am I missing any other good options? I have to talk to Ruf here in dallas to see what their plans are. Who's actually installed any of these on their cars? for the guys that installed something- did you try to do the cord unplug first and just go full out?

I know that I've got major psychological issues. Of course after seeing the carbon fiber wing on an RS in person I'm convinced I should get myself that as well- but that's another story.

cheerio

allegretto

AWE or GMG get my vote here. AWE does a complete exhaust that is soon to be out. The GMG replaces part of the exhaust. Looks like the GMG will be louder by far.

Hey, did you hit a homer too Wed nite?

930man

buddy just used GMG and he loves it ... i havent heaqrd it yet but will hear uit this weekend

Flying Finn

Pick up whatever is the lightest of those choises. And I'd do the whole system (from headers to the end).

P.S. You're doing fine, no doctor needed!

TT Surgeon

CJ, the stock exhaust sounds great, but check out the version from fabspeed sounds absolutely killer.
Chris
you got pm

eclou

There's not much power to be made with the Gt3 exhaust. I would personally unplug it and drive it that way for at least the break-in period before sinking a bunch of money into what is only a quasi-performance mod.

leif997

+ 1 ^^

dertub

Take a look at Fabspeed...

flash1034

The stock exhaust looks and sounds killer. I wouldnt spend the money on an aftermarket exhaust.

Flash

allegretto

agree with the Finn that it's about weight reduction, not sound. The car has 3 canisters! All behind the engine.

Lots of weight/polar moment to be saved here.

Larry Cable

my advice, if you are doing euro delivery go by Manthey Racing at the Nurburgring and check out their exhaust system for the 997 failing that go with Cargraphic

C.J. Ichiban

thanks guys-

larry- I will check out mantheny and RUF while I'm in germany but I'm pretty sure I can't actually install anything aftermarket on the car before I get it home in the states...maybe I could check it out and then have them mail it to me?

CP

C.J.

Manthey did a load of work on Paul's (Old Gyuy's) 996 GT3, including exhaust I think. I drove his car and it is a beast. Sounded really mean. You might want to ask Paul about his thoughts.

I assumed you have driven the GT3. IMHO, the OEM exhaust sounds great. But then may be a Fabspeed of a Menthey can really improve it even more. If you're thinking HP and sound, tnen you've to consider the whole system: headers to exhaust. May be even a chip flash.

CP

Jim Bacus

I had the GMG installed on mine last week... the sound is WONDERFUL! It really wakes this car up, I'm very happy with it.

OldGuy

CJ as Pong said Manthey was unreal on the 996 but I havent seen anything for the 997 from there.
Fabryce of GMG is swearing that once I hear the GMG exhasut I will put one on ASAP. and the AWE guys have posted their results here and I like their engineering approach. I have unplugged and love the sound. This 997 sounds better than my manthey 996 and that was $15K!!! (ECU headers cats muffs)

But as Eclou said there is not much power left to pick up and Porsche did one HELLUVA job with this exhaust. So seeing as you have time-thats going to be in your favor-AWE Manthey and GMG will come up with some more stuff.

I am going down to see Fabryce in Sept and I will take some video for anyone who wants to hear it.
Call me if you need any more info.
Tell your Doctor this is only a mild cold and not morning sickness. You can stay stock and still be OK.
But there will be some good choices once you get your car.