SOUL Exhaust Valved Bypass Install for Boxster 986

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This video shows you how to install the valved bypass exhaust from SOUL Performance Parts on a Porsche Boxster 986.
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@a.common.American Жыл бұрын

HAPPY CUSTOMER! I ordered this directly through your main man right here. He was very responsive and took the time to answer some questions I had. Now that I have it installed here’s what potential buyers should know. 1) Even though the valves default to closed when the car shuts off you can hop in, turn key to get the oil readout and while waiting on that open the valve. You WILL get a beautiful throaty cold start with open valves. 2) The shop I went to routed the transmitter up in the front trunk not the rear. They said likely the spot Soul suggests to install it will be too hot and degrade the device over time. 3) From a local shop charging $170/hour in SoCal it took them 3 hours to complete totaling $510 for the install. 4) I have my secondary cats removed. With valves open it is extremely loud, essentially straight pipe loud. Lots of cracks and burbles on downshifts come to a stop. Absolutely amazing. 5) because the new exhaust pipes face downward you can expect a lot of drone and cabin rattle everywhere regardless the rpm. The sound hits the ground then comes right back up through the frame. The drone/bass is really insane at low rpm below 3,300rpm. 6) the valves seem to need a “seat in” time. I assume to heat cycle and build up carbon because my valves do not fully close until the cars completely warmed up. Hopefully this fixes itself within 30 days or so. 7) You finally truly sound like a boxer engine. It has a deep growl like Subaru boxers but after 4K rpm starts to refine and sound euro but no doubt, this does not sound like a 2.7L engine it’s throaty as heck. 8) Yes it gives me a thousand dollar smile every time I drive but my anxiety is through the roof. Cali cops hate loud exhausts so I’m 100% bound to get ticketed eventually. I’ve already been thinking of things to say since you can switch the valve back on. Exhaust leak sounds probable lol RECOMMENDED! If you want a super loud obnoxious exhaust but only when you want it, and still have the option to go back to mostly stock than this is for you. I’d wager if you still have the secondary cats it won’t be so insane like mine is. It’s truly straight piped, so I’d you’re not into that don’t get the secondary cats removed keep them and this should be quite a bit more tame.

@HelpMeDIY Жыл бұрын

+Jared awesome man! I knew you’d love it 😉🍻

@a.common.American Жыл бұрын

@@HelpMeDIY Heck yeah, it's amazing! Do you know anything about the potential "seat in" time for the valves? Mine definitely don't close fully at first but that seems to go away after 20 minutes of driving or so when everything is at a high temp. I figure I'll give it 30 days then contact Soul for advice.

@HelpMeDIY Жыл бұрын

+Jared mine seemed to settle in after about a week

@a.common.American Жыл бұрын

@@HelpMeDIY Awesome! Yeah man, 110% worth the money. It puts a massive smile on my face every morning now and starts the day with pure childish joy.

@Vanderkitten Жыл бұрын

Great video! Can’t wait for the driving impressions.

@HelpMeDIY Жыл бұрын

+David Verrwhatever thanks! Stay tuned 👀

@Mary-tr1ul Жыл бұрын

Enjoy watching all your video, great job Aaron, learn a lot from you, I replaced my struts on my 97 boxster, black color/have 47,000+ miles on it, very good condition for a old car, I drive my new Ford mustang (Garber blue) and put about 100,000 miles on it the last three years. Thank you again for more video, Mary

@abtappy1190 Жыл бұрын

That’s bloody amazing noise, well done. Thanks. 👍🏼

@HelpMeDIY Жыл бұрын

+Ab Tappy yes it is! 🍻

@Shaunbonzer5 2 ай бұрын

Prescott every third Saturday at 9am. Love to see you there. You know because your YT famous! Wooo great video.

@HelpMeDIY 2 ай бұрын

+@Shaunbonzer5 🤣 what/where is Prescott though?

@Shaunbonzer5 2 ай бұрын

@@HelpMeDIY its south of Asheville in Fletcher off Hwy 26 at Prescott exotic car storage. Its every third Saturday. I have never actually been, I always forget and see all these cool cars around down and realize I missed the event.....AGAIN.HA! I am planning to attend May 18th. Also indoor golf course next door if raining so win - win!

@blakeracerr899 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video!

@HelpMeDIY 3 ай бұрын

+@blakeracerr899 you’re welcome! 🍻

@patricegregoire2685 8 ай бұрын

Nice job thank for sharing

@HelpMeDIY 8 ай бұрын

+Patrice Gregoire you’re welcome! 🍻

@alexstowers3706 Жыл бұрын

Sweet! 🍻

@HelpMeDIY Жыл бұрын

+Alex Stowers 😎🍻

@jasonmx5 Жыл бұрын

Another detailed video. After watching this, I would just remove that bracket where you are attaching the vacuum solenoid and either mount it to where the bracket was removed (2 bolts at the bottom of the bracket that hold it to the engine case), or - if there is room - to the bolt that supports the air intake "muffler box" just to the rear of the bracket. I've removed my muffler box, and plugged it, so on my car, the bracket really doesn't serve a purpose any more unless you are supporting the engine from the top. Call it weight savings :D

@HelpMeDIY Жыл бұрын

+jasonmx5 thanks! I’m all about weight savings 😂

@Voiceofreason99ify Жыл бұрын

I have experimented in past of homemade versions and found the torque at low revs dropped substantially - especially on low capacity engines (2.5/2.7). The PSE is the best option because of this as it still routes some of the bypass into the exhaust to keep up the torque. Also tends to drone if bypass does not go through any tuned tubes. But worth a ping if you don’t mind! also bear in mind the heat build up under the bumper.

@HelpMeDIY Жыл бұрын

+Voiceofreason99ify this one also allows some of the bypass into the muffler. You can see it in the clips. I’ve heard with a tune and the exhaust I could actually pick up 20HP but haven’t confirmed that at all.

@lcw-media2815 Жыл бұрын

brother you are doing a great job. Do soul makes this same set up for the boxster 987.2?

@HelpMeDIY Жыл бұрын

+LCW-Media I think they have full exhaust options for the later cars. Check out what they have for yours at soulpp.com and let me know if you want something and I’ll get you a price 😉

@gumpster66 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. Does anyone ever straight pipe a Boxster?

@HelpMeDIY 2 ай бұрын

+@gumpster66 you’re welcome! In think SOUL sells one now

@RobertBlanchard Жыл бұрын

Question about this installation. Since Boxster have ‘dummy’ switches, is it possible to hook up the solenoid to a Boxster on and off switch, thus illuminating the antena switch (and fobs that eventually one will loose). Think it might be kinda cool to have a switch on the dash for this installation.

@HelpMeDIY Жыл бұрын

+Blanchard Watch Company absolutely! Some have done just that.

@RobertBlanchard Жыл бұрын

@@HelpMeDIY is there a how to? I’m sure one needs some sort of resistors… or is it straight 12v to switch to solenoid?

@HelpMeDIY Жыл бұрын

@@RobertBlanchard not that o know of, but should just be a straight switch

@timcheou5649 Жыл бұрын

With this one it doesnt loose torque but i feel it increased with valve closed

@HelpMeDIY Жыл бұрын

+TIM Cheou 🔥🔥🔥

@UsRanger Жыл бұрын

Looks like it hangs a little low no?.. Sounds awesome, though. Nice job, very descriptive.

@HelpMeDIY Жыл бұрын

+UsRanger yeah, the stock exhaust was already like that before installing the bypass. I’m still missing the mounting hardware that attaches the muffler to the top of the cats. That will hopefully address that when I get them installed.

@RockyTopAviator Жыл бұрын

Super impressed with the craftsmanship of the unit, there’s one similar across the pond, doesn’t seem as nice as this though. Not super impressed by the installation of the peripherals though, seems a bit of an afterthought, there has to be a better way!

@HelpMeDIY Жыл бұрын

+Jacob L. Yeah it’s beautiful isn’t it? Can’t disagree with your point, but at least it works 😁

@MrLyons-jk1vo 5 ай бұрын

Are those valves closed without the vaccum then the vaccum opens them?

@HelpMeDIY 5 ай бұрын

+@MrLyons-jk1vo I think so, but I’m not positive

@wildwest5436 6 ай бұрын

Great video but I don't think I'm ready to loose my soul installing a Soul.

@HelpMeDIY 6 ай бұрын

+@wildwest5436 😂well let me know when you are!

@SHaDoRuN Жыл бұрын

Did you happen to run it on a Dyno with the bypass on to see if you got any HP gain?

@HelpMeDIY Жыл бұрын

+Ken Maynard I did not

@stefanberglund4618 Жыл бұрын

Any ideas why the functionality is reversed to the pictures on the buttons? A should open the valves.

@HelpMeDIY Жыл бұрын

+Stefan Berglund yeah that’s how I would have chosen to make it 🤷‍♂️.

@ScottMoss23 Жыл бұрын

Will this part work with the Porsche factory sports exhaust- the "shower head" for the 986S?

@HelpMeDIY Жыл бұрын

+Scott Moss had to ask SOUL. Their response was: The bypass pipes themselves would end up going right where the factory valve location is on the OEM sports exhaust. The right way to do it would be to get a used OEM non sports muffler and put that on in combination with our valved muffler bypass pipes. That’ll do the trick

@ScottMoss23 Жыл бұрын

@@HelpMeDIY Thank you!

@HelpMeDIY Жыл бұрын

@@ScottMoss23 🍻

@Canadian_Icecube Жыл бұрын

Can wait for driving clips / sounds. What is the price range?

@HelpMeDIY Жыл бұрын

+Francois Ducharme ~1k

@charliewolf7500 Жыл бұрын

18:14 RC Car motor heat sinks as tools.

@HelpMeDIY Жыл бұрын

😂

@Dmenezes-jv6yw 29 күн бұрын

How much u charge to install the valve on my porche 986

@HelpMeDIY 29 күн бұрын

+@Dmenezes-jv6yw I can sell you one, but I only work in my own cars

@tompekarna Жыл бұрын

new clamps would seem to be easier and surer to work with. Suppose OEM clamps are $75 ea

@HelpMeDIY Жыл бұрын

+tom pekarna yeah I know… I almost got them but didn’t want to wait. And I’m sure you are correct on the price, I never checked 😂

@seandenny1553 Жыл бұрын

Ballpark what are those run cost wise?

@HelpMeDIY Жыл бұрын

+Sean Denny around 1k, ballpark

@SpeedFreak62 Жыл бұрын

Nice bypass Sound, how to order one? Order by you, or by Soul... Shipping eu posible...

@HelpMeDIY Жыл бұрын

+Woodwork Channel EU order from me. Shoot me an email or message on Facebook or Instagram with your contact info and I’ll get you the best price. aaron@helpmediy.org

@restart20able 11 ай бұрын

I'm interested in purchasing a Soul exhaust valved bypass. What should I do?

@HelpMeDIY 11 ай бұрын

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@garyg9815 Жыл бұрын

a common problem with aftermarket boxster exhausts is that they drone at 3k to 5k rpm. and the once that dont are really expencive. does this have a drone? and can you hear it inside the car while driving?

@goofah10 Жыл бұрын

As its controlled by the remote, I dont think you'd be driving with it constantly on at cruising speeds - so it wouldn't really be an issue.

@HelpMeDIY Жыл бұрын

+gary g Usman is correct, but I can’t answer the drone question until I get some miles on it and break it in.

@garyg9815 Жыл бұрын

@@HelpMeDIY ok, let me know

@FunFun-tv7gq Жыл бұрын

@@HelpMeDIY Hey Aaron, new to you channel here, did you try it out yet ? Does it drone ? Cheers from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺

@HelpMeDIY Жыл бұрын

@@FunFun-tv7gq welcome! I’ve only been able to drive it one since installing. Still need to break it in before I get a feel for it. It doesn’t drone in the obvious way the eBay one did, but I’ll keep you guys posted.

@tomaszs5954 Жыл бұрын

I'm always wondering when watching your episodes why having so beautiful garage with a proper lift you don't clean and paint removed parts, not to mention refreshing the exposed ones. If you cleaned those pipes and used the copper grease you wouldn't have to spend $60 on the tool worth $6 :))

@HelpMeDIY Жыл бұрын

+Tomasz S ha, that might be true! I’d rather spend time driving cars than cleaning them though.

@bprz067 2 ай бұрын

Why is all the hose blue? I think black would be preferred?

@HelpMeDIY 2 ай бұрын

+@bprz067 I don’t know, but it’s not visible once installed

@bprz067 2 ай бұрын

@HelpMeDIY at this point would you recommend the kit? Looks like it is $1300 now. Thanks.

@HelpMeDIY 2 ай бұрын

@@bprz067yes! I sell lots of them and people still love them 😊

@nolancook2588 9 ай бұрын

is this illegal in california?

@HelpMeDIY 9 ай бұрын

+Nolan Cook probably, CA hates cars 😆

@lavachemist Жыл бұрын

I like the cutouts, the rest of it seems to be pretty poorly designed, to be honest. I'd prefer to have a switch on the dash instead of that little remote.

@HelpMeDIY Жыл бұрын

+lavachemist you could easily hard wire a button, but many people don’t want to make permanent changes like that so the remote is standard