Porsche 981 Boxster / Cayman SOUL Valved Exhaust System
Porsche fits a restrictive and bulky exhaust system onto the 981 Cayman / Boxster, robbing it of its natural power and sound. By reducing weight and implementing a valve system that offers a true night and day difference, you will instantly gain the response, character and sound that your car deserves. While in quiet mode with the valves closed you will have a refined, sporty sound with no drone and retain the ability to quietly enter and exit your neighborhood without annoying those around you thanks to the high quality mufflers. Unlock the valves and you’ll be ready to turn off the radio, roll down the windows and hit your favorite back roads or go hard at the track.
DETAILS
+ Fits all Porsche 981 Cayman / Boxster vehicles (2013-2016)
+ Direct bolt on installation – instructions included
+ Choose from a variety of tip styles and finishes – or customize your own!
+ Valve controller kit included – necessary for cars without PSE and optional for cars with PSE to provide manual valve override
+ All Soul Performance Products components are backed by a renowned Lifetime Warranty for both street and track use
DEVELOPMENT: We wanted to be certain that our system offered a superior spectrum of sound – Cup car inspired with valves open but with a refined, no droning tone with valves closed. The SOUL mufflers practically eliminate droning – even with aftermarket headers the sound is reserved in the cabin with valves closed!
CONSTRUCTION: Each system is made from mandrel bent T304L stainless steel tubing (featuring 2.5″ OD over axle pipes) and features mufflers with fortified casings in the interest of durability. With valves closed the exhaust gasses are routed into the SOUL muffler, which is packed with high quality sound deadening material designed to withstand abuse and not blow out over time. The mufflers are incredibly effective at minimizing drone. Exhaust gasses make their way through the muffler and out through perforations into the outer piping. With valves open, exhaust gasses are now free to exit out through large 2.5″ piping while perforations allow exhaust gasses to “talk” with the muffler, encouraging a fuller, more robust tone.
TIPS: Choose from several different tip styles and finishes – from single wall 321 stainless tips to double wall chrome tips. Logo customization and custom tip colors are available by request. Titanium single wall tips are also available and save nearly a pound of weight over stainless steel tips!
BOLT ON AND GO: Each exhaust is rigorously quality-checked and tested in a fixture to ensure perfect fitment. Thorough installation instructions are included in the box for a straightforward install that can be performed by most DIY enthusiasts. Valves are controlled by the existing PSE button, our valve controller fobs, and are compatible with HomeLink!
LIFETIME WARRANTY: Enjoy your SOUL exhaust components with confidence on both the street and track as they are covered by our Lifetime Warranty! Our team will quickly work with you to resolve any issues or answer any questions that you may have.
Availability & estimated lead time
Special-order notice: Most SOUL Performance Products components are built or finished to order. Estimated lead times vary by configuration and production schedule, are estimates only, and are not guaranteed. Contact EuroCustomsPR before ordering if timing is critical.
I picked up my 981 Boxster S without PSE. The sound from the factory is so tame it's disappointing - the intake sound is louder than the exhaust! This car would also be used by my partner who does not prefer a loud exhaust - her loss. The SOUL VES offers an incredible upgrade in tone and volume with valves open. Necks will snap as everyone turns to hear (arguably) the best exhaust note you can get under $100k. It's loud without being obnoxious. Paired with upgraded air filters you'll be treated to a high pitched distinctly Porsche wail above 5,000 RPM. Burbles and pops in Sport and Sport Plus mode just add to the enjoyment. PDK shifts offer an awesome "pong" sound on upshifts and downshifts sound like a chainsaw - so good. I can't emphasis enough just how much of a pleasurable experience driving this car is now and everyone who rides in the car immediately lusts for flat six machine of their own. When you need to slip into the driveway or make a phone call, simply close the valves and you're in stealth mode. Valves closed mode is slightly louder than the factory non-valved exhaust but offers much more tone without an increase in volume. If you need to be in valves closed mode you're still going to enjoy it more than the factory exhaust. Yes, if you're lugging it in 7th gear with PDK there will be a bit of a hum but having experience with many exhaust configurations it's unavoidable with an aftermarket system. You can't argue with the price for what you get - a total tonal personality change from your car and a lifetime warranty. Don't wait to experience greatness, get it now!
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Two things I was still unsatisfied with, the flat engine sound and dull Bose sound system. Chose Soul Performance valved exhaust- beautiful H6 burbles and bass in street mode, pure roaring hooliganism in track mode, which I expect I won’t use terribly often, but nice to be able to scare mere mortals with a button then an accelerator push. Absolutely thrilled with the cat back, so glad I got the valved version, will be using mostly street mode. Now my H6 sounds as good as it goes. Quality fantastic. Dave at Soul was super helpful. May be my favorite 981 upgrade!
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I just installed the Soul Performance Valvetronic exhaust system on my 2014 981 Cayman S this past weekend and have been out on the road a few times since. The exhaust is everything I was hoping for. I was worried that it might be a little to loud for this particular type car, its not, but perfect! The exhaust opens up to a nice crackle when the PDK is shifting hard thru the gears especially when down shifting. My car already had the sport exhaust option on it so hooking up the vacuum lines was simple were as I just had to connect them to the existing lines. So I guess the question to me from those Porsche owners out there trying to decide whether or not to spend the money for this new sport exhaust system is would I do it again? You bet I would!!!
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I installed the Soul Valvetronic exhaust on my 981 this weekend. It sounds incredible! The sound is intoxicating, I love it.
If you're the penurious sort ... don't buy it. Your gas mileage will plummet, because your foot will always be deep into the gas in order to hear the symphony that has now become your exhaust. Previous to this, I had a Borla Exhaust which was inspirational on track, but I didn't want to be "always on" around town.
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I wanted a step up from my pse without the noise level being obnoxious (my loud muscle car days are behind me) and these guys did a fine job. Nice clean tone and perfectly reasonable in the cabin and my wife doesn't complain
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