I have 987.1 cayman s with fabspeed exhaust and headers and I love it.

 

The Carnewal mod gets consistently good reviews. I've had both NHP catless short tube headers paired with PSE on a 987.1 Cayman and and Soul catless competition long tube headers paired with PSE on a 987.1 Boxster S. Both cars sound "sporting/responsible" in normal mode and "grin inducing" in sport mode.

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I would recommend replacing the headers first. 200-cell cats will give you more sound and power. Sticking as close as possible to stock will minimize drone so Carnewal solution seems appropriate. I have 200-cell long-tube headers by Soul and Carnewal-modded mufflers on my Cayman and really like the setup. There is some drone (at around 2200rpm) but it doesn't really bother me. I don't think there is a way to completely eliminate drone with any aftermarket setup.

 

Any .2 owners to give their 2cents? Since .1 is louder by default, it’s not fully comparable. Close, but not as quiet as 9A1s.

 

Re: 987.2 CS – Making it angry (no drone option), headers?

I posted videos with Carnewal Cat Back and stock headers; then Carnewal Cat Back with Soul Performance Catted Headers.

Follow this thread to post 63 for links to the videos

https://www.planet-9.com/987-cayman...ications/200513-soul-performance-products-987-1-exhaust-headers-showcase-4.html
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After a couple of months of driving, I attest to almost no drone at any speed. The videos do not do justice to the setup. If I ease on the throttle, the exhaust is calm, deep and throaty like a proper flat six. If I get on the throttle it comes to life. Around 5500 rpm up to redline, it sounds like the tips will tear off. My tune also creates a slight crack on rev match down shift at certain rpms. I cannot be more happy with the setup.

 

Re: 987.2 CS – Making it angry (no drone option), headers?

Thank you for all the positive comments about SOUL, everyone!

Our HJS HD 200 cell Long Tube Street Headers seem like a great starting point for you. The headers will yield greater power gains and response than the exhaust and this comes without any smelly fumes or check engine lights. From there you can decide how to finish off your exhaust - valvetronic / non-valved to meet your needs. We've had situations where people mod the rear exhaust first, then get headers and find the sound to be too aggressive. Anyone here at SOUL would be happy to chat about all the options you have on the table (we have experience with many combinations and different brands) to help you get what you need.

-Mike

 

Rlazer, that sounds exactly what I’m after.

Mike: does the .2 scream as much as .1 with 200cel headers? Also, have you got an idea how much more noise the Soul headers will make compared to modified stock headers (200cel + secondary removal)?