Porsche 997 Exhaust

A Porsche 997 Exhaust is one of the first major modifications that you do to the Porsche Carrera or Turbo vehicle.  Coming stock from the factory, the Porsche sports coupe is actually very quiet.  The rev of the engine does not give any distinct noise like a Ferrari would.  So getting an aftermarket exhaust system on the car will not only improve your performance but also increase your driving enjoyment.  The 997 Exhaust for the Turbo and the Carrera are completely different system.  Starting with the Carrera from 2005-2008, you have a system similar to the previous 996.  The exhaust comes out of the headers, crosses over to the other side via a catalytic converter, and then goes into a muffler which exits out a tip.  This is the same on both side so the cat pipes cross over each other.  This makes the exhaust system divided up into 4 parts.  You have the exhaust headers, catalytic converter pipes, mufflers, and tips.  The usual upgrade is to do the mufflers and tips only.  When you upgrade the catalytic converter pipes to something that is more free flowing, you take the chance of losing low end torque and giving the car a very loud sound.

On the Porsche 997.2 Carrera exhaust from 2009-2011, this exhaust system is very different.  It has a 2 side mufflers, headers, and then a center muffler.  The catalytic converters are built into the headers and the center muffler splits the exhaust gases from either bank as it goes into the side mufflers and then out the tips.  Popular upgrade for the 997.2 carrera is to replace the center muffler with straight pipes to reduce weight and improve sound.  The side mufflers can also be upgraded as well.  Agency Power sells a full exhaust system that replaces the center muffler and side mufflers to a less restrictive better sound system.

The 997 Turbo exhaust is a different animal.  Because the 997 has twin turbos, getting a free flowing exhaust can yield huge power gains.  The headers come out of the engine and connect to the turbochargers.  Then out of the exhaust side of the turbos are catalytic converters to a muffler which does a U turn and out tips.  On the 997.1 Turbo from 2007-2009, the exhaust is 1 piece.  On the 997.2 Turbo and Turbo S, the cats and muffler are 2 pieces so you can independently change the parts and keep the stock muffler or stock cats if you chose.  For both cars, most go with a high flow cat free flow style muffer.  A turbo car really does not need back pressure.  There are 2 types of exhaust systems for the turbo vehicles.  The first type is like the OEM where the exhaust comes out of the catalytic converters and then U turns to go out the tips.  The other type is a X pipe design where the exhaust gas cross over from 1 bank to the other.  This gives a unique sound and helps free up the direction of exhaust flow.

The most important selection of an exhaust is going to be based on experience and hearing other systems.  What may be loud to one person can be quiet to another.  At Vivid Racing having sold many different systems and personally used them on 997 vehicles, we can help in the selection of an exhaust tailored to your liking.

 For help choosing a 997 Exhaust System, Contact Our Sales Team

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 AP-997-170

Agency Power Exhaust Mufflers Porsche 997.1 Carrera 05-08

Agency Power Exhaust Mufflers Porsche 997.1 Carrera 05-08

$995.00

 AP-997-178

Agency Power Titanium Exhaust System with Quad Tips Porsche 997 Carrera 05-08

Agency Power Titanium Exhaust System with Quad Tips Porsche 997 Carrera 05-08

$2,700.00

 FPOR-0875

B&B Exhaust Mufflers Porsche 997 Carrera 05-08

B&B Exhaust Mufflers Porsche 997 Carrera 05-08

$1,428.90  $1,328.88

 140234

Borla Performance Cat-Back System 3.5in Tip Porsche 997 Carrera 05-08

Borla Performance Cat-Back System 3.5in Tip Porsche 997 Carrera 05-08

$1,680.32  $1,394.67

 140233

Borla Performance Cat-Back System 88mm Round Angled Tip Porsche 997 Carrera 05-08

Borla Performance Cat-Back System 88mm Round Angled Tip Porsche 997 Carrera 05-08

$1,680.32  $1,394.67

 140272

Borla Performance Cat-Back System Porsche 997 S 05-08

Borla Performance Cat-Back System Porsche 997 S 05-08

$1,680.32  $1,394.67

 AP-997.2-170

Agency Power Exhaust Porsche 997.2 Carrera 09-11

Agency Power Exhaust Porsche 997.2 Carrera 09-11

$1,600.00

 S-PO997CA-RT

Akrapovic Titanium Slip-On Race Exhaust Porsche 997.2 Carrera S / GTS w/DFI 08-12

Akrapovic Titanium Slip-On Race Exhaust Porsche 997.2 Carrera S / GTS w/DFI 08-12

$7,650.00

 S-PO997CA-TH

Akrapovic Titanium Slip-On Street Exhaust Porsche 997.2 Carrera S / GTS w/DFI 08-12

Akrapovic Titanium Slip-On Street Exhaust Porsche 997.2 Carrera S / GTS w/DFI 08-12

$6,900.00

 AP-997TT-179

Agency Power Titanium Muffler Exhaust System Porsche 997 Turbo 07-09

Agency Power Titanium Muffler Exhaust System Porsche 997 Turbo 07-09

$3,500.00

 S-PO997TE

Akrapovic Titanium Evolution Exhaust System Porsche 997.1 Turbo 07-09

Akrapovic Titanium Evolution Exhaust System Porsche 997.1 Turbo 07-09

$12,000.00

 S-PO997T

Akrapovic Titanium Slip-On Exhaust System Porsche 997.1 Turbo 07-09

Akrapovic Titanium Slip-On Exhaust System Porsche 997.1 Turbo 07-09

$8,500.00

 S-PO997TFLH

Akrapovic Slip-On Titanium Exhaust Porsche 997.2 TT 10-13

Akrapovic Slip-On Titanium Exhaust Porsche 997.2 TT 10-13

$6,450.00

 CARP97TDFIET

Cargraphic Exhaust System Porsche 997.2 Turbo 10-12

Cargraphic Exhaust System Porsche 997.2 Turbo 10-12

$4,530.63

 CARP97TDFIETR

Cargraphic Exhaust System Sound Version Porsche 997.2 Turbo 10-12

Cargraphic Exhaust System Sound Version Porsche 997.2 Turbo 10-12

$4,530.63

Comments 4

  1. Dick Norton says:

    I need help choosing a performance exhaust system for my 2005 911 S. Want to improve the sound over my stock exhaust. Note, I must be able to pass an e- check. I live in summit county, Ohio.

  2. David Craft says:

    We most definitely can help you with that Dick! Send us an email at sales@vividracing.com, give us a call at 1-480-966-3040 or use our live chat function on our website and one of our sales reps can help you make the best decision possible!

  3. Robert Diaz says:

    I’d like to upgrade my exhaust. I have a 2006 997 c4s convertible. It has the Porsche Sport Exhaust, which I like but I would like an upgrade. I was thinking about getting rid of the side mufflers using a fabspeed type straight pipe. I am not rigid in that I wouldn’t mind putting new mufflers in.

  4. Dan says:

    Will have one of our Porsche specialist email you some ideas!

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