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YOUR RESEARCHWhat kind of exhaust do I have? (it's loud)
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I recently purchased the afore mentioned car..pretty good history...checked the codes for PSE didn't seem like it came with one..exhaust is loud (not leaking) it has 996 stamped on it but I have driven similar cars and exhaust note different (quieter) No orange cap fitted.
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I recently purchased the afore mentioned car..pretty good history...checked the codes for PSE didn't seem like it came with one..exhaust is loud (not leaking) it has 996 stamped on it but I have driven similar cars and exhaust note different (quieter) No orange cap fitted.
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newbie here...2000 996 'cab 28000 miles and yes I will post a pic soon...
I recently purchased the afore mentioned car..pretty good history...checked the codes for PSE didn't seem like it came with one..exhaust is loud (not leaking) it has 996 stamped on it but I have driven similar cars and exhaust note different (quieter) No orange cap fitted. What clues can I look for?
I have been lurking for a while and am impressed by postings on this board.
If its Porsche sport exhaust, it should look like this (there are a few more gizmos on the sport exhaust compared to stock):
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Went thru a prebuy everything checked out...sorry I'm not a tech ...it had 4 wheels and an engine...no damage history what more do I want? and a 4 year warranty.
I checked out all the porsche codes so this is why I have the question?
I don't know about what the actual weight of the PSE is, but it sure looks HEAVY.
I always thought one of the selling points of a performance exhaust was lighter weight!
Easy guys..... limey, I put a PSE on my car after I bought it as many have so it may not have it on the option code list. Is there a switch on the dash that looks like an exhaust tip. If so you have the PSE with the electronics to turn it off or on. Many people install the PSE without the switch so this may not help. If the exhaust looks like the picture jcnesq posted you have your answer. Enjoy the car and the sound...
Limey: I bought a certified C4 from a dealer, did the independent check and when I came to pick it up, I discovered it had the Fabspeed exhaust and intake. Rather, the dealer opened it up and said, "oh look, it has a Fabspeed intake..." Being as I have never owned a Porsche, I didn't know what the stock one looked like. It also had a short shifter. Guess the independent didn�t seem too taken by it either. I was pretty happy to get a pre modded car!!!
20,000 miles later and all I have had is a broken coolant tank
By the way, are you British?
Thanks guys for the input..I read much on this great forum about exhausts, perf mods etc. where would I find the serial number ?...This is my first P-car as owning one in England fraught with problems..getting keyed..parking issues etc..I am here in LA ...the only trouble is the exhaust hasn't cooled down enough yet to check.(lol).I understand about the bypass switch and the costs involved to have a PSE installed after market and with the generous margins here on exhaust noise why would you bother. It is a great car and its a beautiful country to drive it in..
Fabspeed will look like this (see link), so with a much smoother outer surface. Also, it obviously does not look that shiny once its been used. I tend to agree with you on the PSE.
http://www.fabspeed.com/996%20Muffle...%20web%202.jpg
http://www.fabspeed.com/996%20Muffle...edit%20web.jpg
Ok crawled under the p-car (while it was cold!) and thes are the Numbers/Codes stamped on the l/h muffler
99611303
PO95096118 GILLET
Thanks for the input gentlemen...
Gillet is an OEM supplier of standard mufflers, the PSE mufflers are made by Eisenmann if I'm not mistaken. If the std mufflers are too loud they are either defective or perhaps have been modified for increased sound.
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