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Old 04-30-2016, 06:11 PM
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So it was daunting to read how many panels you have to take off to get to the engine cover, therefore I just wiggled the vacuum lines going to the actuator off of the proximal vacuum T (I didn't want to wrestle with those distal hose clamps at the actuator connection). I'll plug up the lines once the exhaust cools down

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Now the exhaust sounds so lively at 2-4k rpms and I don't have to press that damn exhaust button. The car just screams of American FREEDOM unfettered from the strict European sound restrictions Best of all it is easily reversible. I take no responsibility if your car blows up after...
Old 04-30-2016, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by MrNurse
If you're ever in Manhattan or if I catch you at one of the meets you, I can give you a ride in my GT4 so you can tell me if you notice my GT4 also sounds slightly louder/more aggressive than stock in the lower RPMs. I'm pretty sure my valves open up much earlier than 3,500 RPMs due to my ECU flash.
lets go to the best ramen spot
Old 04-30-2016, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by user1029
Now the exhaust sounds so lively at 2-4k rpms and I don't have to press that damn exhaust button. The car just screams of American FREEDOM unfettered from the strict European sound restrictions Best of all it is easily reversible. I take no responsibility if your car blows up after...
I was taking a break from installing the IPD plenum and 82mm TB when I read your topic.
This changes the tonal quality throughout the entire RPM range.
More rasp!

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Old 04-30-2016, 08:03 PM
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In my Aston it was a single fuse that controlled the exhaust valves. is there an equivalent fuse in the Gt4/Spyder?
Old 04-30-2016, 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by d00d
I was taking a break from installing the IPD plenum and 82mm TB when I read your topic. This changes the tonal quality throughout the entire RPM range. More rasp! __________________ 2016 white/black GT4 2008 white/amaretto S8
How tough is it to install the plenum and TB?
Old 04-30-2016, 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Dr. G
In my Aston it was a single fuse that controlled the exhaust valves. is there an equivalent fuse in the Gt4/Spyder?
There's a fuse but it also controls a bunch of other stuff
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Originally Posted by Dr. G
In my Aston it was a single fuse that controlled the exhaust valves. is there an equivalent fuse in the Gt4/Spyder?
The fuse is shared by a taillight, go no go there.

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How tough is it to install the plenum and TB?
Not bad, it was originally designed for the 987 and therefore a solenoid bracket is in the wrong place and the wiring harness won't reach it, but I was able to tie wrap it to a hose so it doesn't flop around.
Also, don't be afraid to give the actuator's arm a tap with a hammer to make it mate with the swivel on the plenum.
Here a reference;
http://www.planet-9.com/981-cayman-a...ce-so-far.html

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Old 04-30-2016, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by d00d
I was taking a break from installing the IPD plenum and 82mm TB when I read your topic.
This changes the tonal quality throughout the entire RPM range.
More rasp!
sounds good from inside I'll hear what it sounds like outside the car eventually
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Originally Posted by user1029
sounds good from inside :icon107: I'll hear what it sounds like outside the car eventually
I went though a tunnel with the windows down at redline, you'll love it!
Thanks for letting me know how to be more obnoxious.
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I drive a Porsche and I want the whole world to know that I do
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Originally Posted by Jimmy-D
They is a long thread on this on the 991 GT3 forum. This info could not be validated that you lose any low end torque. They did before and after Dynos and could not tell/register any difference
That's all I need to hear!
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Originally Posted by user1029
I believe it is an urban legend for the sake of abiding by sound restrictions in Europe
Hahaha. Believe that.
Old 05-01-2016, 01:37 PM
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I would want to see a dyno full open vs stock before assuming there's no difference. My last car we dynoed with and without cats, car made more power above 4.5k rpm but lost a big chunk of torque between 3k and 4k rpm. Every car is different of course but I wouldn't brush off porsche engineering decisions as myth or old wives tales until there's some proof in dyno numbers.
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Originally Posted by jmartpr
...and getting a CEL.
This will not throw a CEL. At least on my car, they've been unplugged for 2000 miles or more without issue.
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