Sharkwerks v. GMG by-pass exhaust
09-10-2011 | 01:19 AM
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they are the best exhaust SYSTEM. euro pipes aren't far behind and stef is a great resource for exhaust Q's.
here, however, we are talking about bypass pipes. they aren't exhaust, they are just PIPES. no one in there right mind install these pipes to gain hp or tq. we just want more noise. now days, i just punch holes in my muffler. sound pretty good too.
09-10-2011 | 01:22 AM
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Another vote for Sharkwerks here - fantastic sound and I re-used my stock RS titanium tips (I'd probably go with black-coated tips on a non-RS car). A local friend of mine had the GMG and found it too loud at the track - my understanding is that bypass has integrated tips with a slightly megaphone design, making it louder. He went back to stock. I'm also pretty sensitive about overly loud exhausts and love my Sharkwerks. Everybody who rides in it at the track or hears me flying down the front straight compliments it 
I also love that the exhaust mods for these cars are under $2k, rather than paying $4-5k for a full Europipe on a Turbo.
I also love that the exhaust mods for these cars are under $2k, rather than paying $4-5k for a full Europipe on a Turbo.
09-10-2011 | 02:19 AM
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09-10-2011 | 04:28 AM
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I just picked up a gmg. Beautiful fit and finish, like that you don't see screws to bolt on tips, great noises, but a touch loud. I love the noise and tone, but had trouble at my local track as I was blowing over 95db. Got meatballed twice and short shifted the balance of the day. The two CUP cars there weren't blowing over for reference.
Lots of good service feedback for both vendors. I personally like gmgs race heritage and design philosophy.
Don't think you can go wrong...
Lots of good service feedback for both vendors. I personally like gmgs race heritage and design philosophy.
Don't think you can go wrong...
09-10-2011 | 08:40 AM
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SW - The best sounding exhaust I have ever heard on a GT3. The only problem for the SW guys is the fact that the video's just don't do the sound justice, you have to really hear it first hand to enjoy the pure sounds that it makes.
Also add the Large Ceramic coated tips for a hotter look!
Also add the Large Ceramic coated tips for a hotter look!
09-10-2011 | 08:49 AM
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That's exactly my plan 
Next week I will install the bypass + large black ceramic tips and a front radiator screen.
Next week I will install the bypass + large black ceramic tips and a front radiator screen.
SW - The best sounding exhaust I have ever heard on a GT3. The only problem for the SW guys is the fact that the video's just don't do the sound justice, you have to really hear it first hand to enjoy the pure sounds that it makes.
Also add the Large Ceramic coated tips for a hotter look!
Also add the Large Ceramic coated tips for a hotter look!
09-10-2011 | 10:17 AM
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SW - The best sounding exhaust I have ever heard on a GT3. The only problem for the SW guys is the fact that the video's just don't do the sound justice, you have to really hear it first hand to enjoy the pure sounds that it makes.
Also add the Large Ceramic coated tips for a hotter look!
Also add the Large Ceramic coated tips for a hotter look!
But, when its on the car... redline in 3rd and 4th gear are just unbelievable, shame I can only hear them on track... (115mph in 3rd is not conducive to retaining my DL)
09-10-2011 | 01:31 PM
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I've had the SW and you can't go wrong with it. I then switched to the Europipe sport exhaust which gives you two smaller side mufflers with the rear bypass. It is 30 lbs lighter than stock and a bit louder than the SW. Either system is great.
09-10-2011 | 06:28 PM
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Yes, from what I have heard Europipe makes an excellent product. Great weight savings, workmanship and price. Certainly can't go wrong with SW or EP.
09-10-2011 | 09:59 PM
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I have the GMG exhaust on my car and like the sound. But, I have never compared it side-by-side with any others. This is my first post, I got my 07 GT3 about 2 weeks ago.
I drive an '89 944 turbo on the track. It is race prepped for NASA class GT3. I don't race,...yet...
I will be at the Glen with NASA at the end of this month. My brother will race and I will DE.
I drive an '89 944 turbo on the track. It is race prepped for NASA class GT3. I don't race,...yet...
I will be at the Glen with NASA at the end of this month. My brother will race and I will DE.
09-14-2011 | 11:36 AM
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i had the sw track system on my 07 gt3....took it to the dealer for service, i dont think there was one person who didnt come ask me what kind of exhaust it was cause they have never heard a porsche that sounds that good! did i mention its for sale, traded in the gt3 on a gt2.
09-14-2011 | 12:14 PM
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I just find that a by pass pipe is a waste of money, all it does is make it louder, not a particular nice sound with no power increase and on the 997 rs it replaces the lightest muffler, so there is no gain.