G'day from Australia, Vu...... excellent tutorial, well paced and good explanation of the various steps. I find your calm demeanor and soft spoken manner very easy to listen to..... well done!
Love the sound of the OEM PSE. One of the reasons I specifically bought my C4S, widebody too. Added in the 200 cell cat bypass and a drop in KN Filter with factory air box. She now roars!
I've always found that removing the rear bumper cover (add 15min-20min) improves access, visibility, and accurate fitment of the exhaust system and related hardware. I'm confident most viewers are working off a garage floor jack; and not under their $5k+ lift.
We only used the lift for filming purposes. When I modified my original muffler and installed the aftermarket exhaust, I did at home on jack stands. Totally doable. Never thought about removing the rear bumper. Good tip!
Nice video thank you very much, as i am just about to do the same on mine. Just a couple of things I would do differently though, is to replace both nuts/bolts with new as this will make it easier should you want to change it back, and also, and importantly i think, is to reverse the nuts/bolts for the pipe clamps so that the threaded parts are not pointing to down as this reduces ground clearance and looks a bit messy (you see this at the end of your video when your car is on the floor). Keep up with the vids, I always enjoy them and learn from them.
Vu, I know this video was completed three years ago. I am about to start this job on my 996. I wondered what size bolt you replaced with a stainless bolt. Not sure if you remember that spec but I was thinking of just getting some nice stainless bolts ahead of the job. But if you don’t know… Will be making a run out to the hardware store when everything is apart! Keep up the great content!
Regarding the "White Collection", do Porsche make special white cars for the collection which are not normally available, do they repaint them, or do they not become part of the collection? I was thinking 911-50 is not available in true white and 997 anniversary edition is baby blue (?). I am sure there are a few more...
Bit confused by video and hope someone can clarify. At 6.03 mins into video he removes the muffler along with the suuport bracket by removing the three 13mm bolts. However later in the video from 6.50 the support bracket is back on the car with both the long and short bolts that attch to the muffler removed. Is it possible to remove the long and short bolts from the bracket with it still on the car. There doesnt appear to be enough room to do this. There is a note that the bracket should be removed with the muffler as shown earlier so not sure why he bracket went back on the car to be taken off again. Why I ask is if the three 13mm bolts are seized is it possible to get the muffler off to allow better access to remove the seized bolts?
If that's a Pelican Parts magnetic oil drain plug that you have installed (looks like the one I had), be very careful. Mine failed after three or four oil changes. I went to torque it back up to 50Nm and it just kept spinning. Turns out that the metal (aluminum, I think?) let go where the threads meet the sealing face of the oil pan. Luckily I still had my factory drain plug on hand to replace it with. [Edit:] Not throwing shade at Pelican Parts. Everything else I've bought from them has been great. I'm sure it's not their fault. Maybe their supplier for the magnetic drain plugs had a bad run or something... Just be cautious and always have a spare.
@@jamdc2000 50Nm (37 ft lb) is the number as per the manual but I find also find it is too much and my porsche mechanic also seems to think so. I have gotten away with around 25-30Nm for many years now. That said, the magnetic drain plug from pelican sheared off when I tried to loosen it after only a couple of oil changes. So I have long since switched back to the regular drain plug.
Thanks for the suggestion. My 996 is fairly stock. Just GT3 body kit and Eibach springs, Bilstein shocks and Turbo Performance sway bars. It would be a short video, lol.
Really appreciate your support for us 996 lovers. My 2000 C4 has a TechArt Header & Muffler system thanks to a prior owner. One reason I bought this car 10 years ago. But it is quiet to comply with Euro limits. Following your move to the PSE mufflers, I hope a $100 weld pipe patch at my local Muffler shop to my TechArt Muffler will give me that PSE sound. I am going to have them replicate the PSE pipe. Any reason you did not do this? Regard, Jack in Seattle.
Good vid - IMO it kind of defeats the purpose of the somewhat difficult to source a used OEM PSE if you're not going to hook up the valves though. A fister style mod would achieve a similar effect. I'm just jealous because I've been looking for an OEM setup for ages.
Hi Brad, I did the Fister style mod to my original mufflers. It sounded close but certainly not the same. I chose not to hook up the valves because I personally would never want it in the quiet mode. Keep looking, they are out there and they are worth it IMO.
@@PorscheClubofAmerica i know! my previous 996 had it, and i miss it very much. Current car had too many other desireable options to pass, so i've been on the lookout for a used setup to retrofit. When I do I will certainly reference this video. Thanks Vu
Below is the link to an article explaining the difference. Glad you enjoyed the video. www.stuttcars.com/video-porsche-996-1-v-996-2-what-is-the-difference/
Great video Vu!! - i can't wait to work on my 1999 -911 Carrera too!! where can i get all the sports exhaust, new spark plugs and the coil packs? can i get that at Pelican? thank you so much for the tips!! Man, that's sound good!!! Mahalos -Bubba!!
I can't for the life of me get the OEM exhaust clamps back onto the muffler delete kit I purchased. I think I have to go to a shop and have them welded in D:
Yes, I had modified my original mufflers, then switched to the ones you saw. The modified original and aftermarket ones were better than stock, but I've always wanted the original PSE sound.
Looks fairly easy but looking at the one spark plug / coil pack was very easily accessible, what about the other 2 on that side, you didn’t show obviously to keep the video short but can you explain how to fit your socket in the middle to get that spark plug out. From the video perspective it looks like impossible with a socket, Is it easy? Can you give some insight on those. Thx Awesome sound btw
Thank you. I was hoping you were gonna at that. The camera angle made it appear otherwise. Also forgot to ask. When ordering 997 coil packs for my 996 it mentioned needing longer Allen bolts. Is this something we can get at homedepot and do you know the specs/dimensions.
@@Steviee8 Here is the service bulletin update for what you need. In addition to the longer bolts, the earlier 996s also need washers: www.pca.org/sites/default/files/STB_2_58-12_Ignition_Coils.pdf
G'day from Australia, Vu...... excellent tutorial, well paced and good explanation of the various steps. I find your calm demeanor and soft spoken manner very easy to listen to..... well done!
I also enjoy your patient and measured approach Vu. A pleasure to watch and very informative. Thanks from Kingston, Ont.
Love the sound of the OEM PSE. One of the reasons I specifically bought my C4S, widebody too. Added in the 200 cell cat bypass and a drop in KN Filter with factory air box. She now roars!
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I did a 2 pipe pse bypass on my 996. OM Goodness! What a sound. Neighborhood friendly! But! , 5000+ rpms, sounds like a race car! love it !!
Thx Vu! I will definitely use the video for the coil packs/spark plugs. Stay safe, be healthy
Very nice video, easy to follow and thank you for not bashing 996's. Looking forward to doing this as a winter project.
Thanks for watching! Have fun!
I've always found that removing the rear bumper cover (add 15min-20min) improves access, visibility, and accurate fitment of the exhaust system and related hardware. I'm confident most viewers are working off a garage floor jack; and not under their $5k+ lift.
We only used the lift for filming purposes. When I modified my original muffler and installed the aftermarket exhaust, I did at home on jack stands. Totally doable. Never thought about removing the rear bumper. Good tip!
Nice video thank you very much, as i am just about to do the same on mine. Just a couple of things I would do differently though, is to replace both nuts/bolts with new as this will make it easier should you want to change it back, and also, and importantly i think, is to reverse the nuts/bolts for the pipe clamps so that the threaded parts are not pointing to down as this reduces ground clearance and looks a bit messy (you see this at the end of your video when your car is on the floor). Keep up with the vids, I always enjoy them and learn from them.
Vu, I know this video was completed three years ago. I am about to start this job on my 996. I wondered what size bolt you replaced with a stainless bolt. Not sure if you remember that spec but I was thinking of just getting some nice stainless bolts ahead of the job. But if you don’t know… Will be making a run out to the hardware store when everything is apart! Keep up the great content!
I don't remember, but I just did as you plan. My local hardware store has a good selection of stainless metric bolts, nuts, and washers. Good luck!
Nicely done and illustrated! Thank you for the share!!
2:32 Did someone have an off track excursions? Those are some deep scratches on the oil pan!
Well done video and great car-I have a twin to yours. Some Tequipment sport single oval exhaust tips will fill out the bumper cut outs.
Thanks, will have to check those out.
I have a UK 2003 996 C4S with the sports option from the factory. It's set to the loud setting all the time too :) it sounds way better!
Regarding the "White Collection", do Porsche make special white cars for the collection which are not normally available, do they repaint them, or do they not become part of the collection? I was thinking 911-50 is not available in true white and 997 anniversary edition is baby blue (?). I am sure there are a few more...
End of 2018 I replaced all plugs(Bosch) and coils with beru. Didn't even remove muffler. Just pain in back
Sounds great! Well done.
Bit confused by video and hope someone can clarify. At 6.03 mins into video he removes the muffler along with the suuport bracket by removing the three 13mm bolts. However later in the video from 6.50 the support bracket is back on the car with both the long and short bolts that attch to the muffler removed. Is it possible to remove the long and short bolts from the bracket with it still on the car. There doesnt appear to be enough room to do this. There is a note that the bracket should be removed with the muffler as shown earlier so not sure why he bracket went back on the car to be taken off again. Why I ask is if the three 13mm bolts are seized is it possible to get the muffler off to allow better access to remove the seized bolts?
If that's a Pelican Parts magnetic oil drain plug that you have installed (looks like the one I had), be very careful. Mine failed after three or four oil changes. I went to torque it back up to 50Nm and it just kept spinning. Turns out that the metal (aluminum, I think?) let go where the threads meet the sealing face of the oil pan. Luckily I still had my factory drain plug on hand to replace it with.
[Edit:] Not throwing shade at Pelican Parts. Everything else I've bought from them has been great. I'm sure it's not their fault. Maybe their supplier for the magnetic drain plugs had a bad run or something... Just be cautious and always have a spare.
Wasnt 50nm too much torque?
@@jamdc2000 50Nm (37 ft lb) is the number as per the manual but I find also find it is too much and my porsche mechanic also seems to think so. I have gotten away with around 25-30Nm for many years now. That said, the magnetic drain plug from pelican sheared off when I tried to loosen it after only a couple of oil changes. So I have long since switched back to the regular drain plug.
motonut Good point. I usually only torque mine to 30 ft lbs. because 37 feels too tight.
Yes, same drain plug. Torque spec on the new plug is 19 ft/lbs or 26 Nm, probably because it is aluminum.
@@PorscheClubofAmerica Good to know!
Nice video mate but bolts never come off that easy
Do you have a video featuring your 911? That would be interesting.
Thanks for the suggestion. My 996 is fairly stock. Just GT3 body kit and Eibach springs, Bilstein shocks and Turbo Performance sway bars. It would be a short video, lol.
PCAHQ It’s okay. I think you should do it. In the video, make sure we get some good revs too or fly by of the exhaust please. :-)
I'm struggling to adjust my c4s tailpipe and where it points. It's not even so might be that the clamp is seized?
It could be that the clamp needs a bit more effort to move due to corrosion. Hard to say without seeing it in person.
Hi, just want to know the name of the rear spoiler, it looks great
It's a factory Porsche MK1 GT3 rear spoiler
Really appreciate your support for us 996 lovers. My 2000 C4 has a TechArt Header & Muffler system thanks to a prior owner. One reason I bought this car 10 years ago. But it is quiet to comply with Euro limits. Following your move to the PSE mufflers, I hope a $100 weld pipe patch at my local Muffler shop to my TechArt Muffler will give me that PSE sound. I am going to have them replicate the PSE pipe. Any reason you did not do this? Regard, Jack in Seattle.
Good vid - IMO it kind of defeats the purpose of the somewhat difficult to source a used OEM PSE if you're not going to hook up the valves though. A fister style mod would achieve a similar effect. I'm just jealous because I've been looking for an OEM setup for ages.
Hi Brad, I did the Fister style mod to my original mufflers. It sounded close but certainly not the same. I chose not to hook up the valves because I personally would never want it in the quiet mode. Keep looking, they are out there and they are worth it IMO.
@@PorscheClubofAmerica i know! my previous 996 had it, and i miss it very much. Current car had too many other desireable options to pass, so i've been on the lookout for a used setup to retrofit. When I do I will certainly reference this video. Thanks Vu
What year 996? Is there a difference between 996.1 sport exhaust and 996.2?
Below is the link to an article explaining the difference. Glad you enjoyed the video.
www.stuttcars.com/video-porsche-996-1-v-996-2-what-is-the-difference/
Great video Vu!! - i can't wait to work on my 1999 -911 Carrera too!! where can i get all the sports exhaust, new spark plugs and the coil packs? can i get that at Pelican? thank you so much for the tips!! Man, that's sound good!!! Mahalos -Bubba!!
You should be able to get from dealer and/or Porsche parts suppliers
@@PorscheClubofAmerica - thank you sir !! will definetely check it out!! , Mahalos
Guys you should do a VarioCamF1 pads replace tutorial!!
We'll put on the list!
@@PorscheClubofAmerica thank you so much!!!
so you took out the sports exhaust and put on the original
We removed an aftermarket exhaust and installed an OEM Sport exhaust.
I can't for the life of me get the OEM exhaust clamps back onto the muffler delete kit I purchased. I think I have to go to a shop and have them welded in D:
Is your car an x51 pack?
Nope, just a base C2
Great video !!!!! Thank you !
You're a proper hands on president. :-) Hope you noticed your mufflers weren't original to begin with.
Yes, I had modified my original mufflers, then switched to the ones you saw. The modified original and aftermarket ones were better than stock, but I've always wanted the original PSE sound.
Looks fairly easy but looking at the one spark plug / coil pack was very easily accessible, what about the other 2 on that side, you didn’t show obviously to keep the video short but can you explain how to fit your socket in the middle to get that spark plug out. From the video perspective it looks like impossible with a socket, Is it easy?
Can you give some insight on those. Thx Awesome sound btw
The other two are just as easy to remove. You might need an extra socket extension but nothing out of the ordinary.
Thank you. I was hoping you were gonna at that. The camera angle made it appear otherwise.
Also forgot to ask. When ordering 997 coil packs for my 996 it mentioned needing longer Allen bolts. Is this something we can get at homedepot and do you know the specs/dimensions.
@@Steviee8 Here is the service bulletin update for what you need. In addition to the longer bolts, the earlier 996s also need washers: www.pca.org/sites/default/files/STB_2_58-12_Ignition_Coils.pdf
GUNDO hack FTW!
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