Porsche 987.1 Boxster / Cayman SOUL Competition Package
The Soul Performance Products Competition Package for your 987.1 Cayman / Boxster is built by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts. Look at the stock headers on your car, you can see the massive catalytic converters, thin flanges and squashed primary tubing – ultimately holding back power. Moving rearward to the OEM exhaust system, a secondary set of catalytic converters is in place within the exhaust to prevent power even more. The Soul Performance Products 987.1 Competition Package focuses on all of the weak points of the OEM exhaust system and replaces them in one fell swoop. Designed to work in perfect harmony, the Competition Headers and Performance Exhaust System rely on a mutually beneficial design. The headers use large, long primary tubes that flow into a smooth merge collector and the Performance Exhaust System uses mandrel bent over-axle pipes while deleting the secondary catalytic converters for a great increase in exhaust flow. Our fortified, high flow mufflers encourage a tasteful but hair raising sound while minimizing drone. You’ll greatly enjoy the increased responsiveness and character of your car!
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Soul Performance Products 987.1 Performance Exhaust System
Soul Performance Products 987.1 Competition Headers
DETAILS
+ Fits all Porsche 987 Cayman / Boxster vehicles (2005-2008)
+ Direct bolt on installation – instructions included
+ All Soul Performance Products are backed by a renowned Lifetime Warranty for both street and track use
CONSTRUCTION: Our precision engineered headers are meticulously fabricated from T304L stainless steel. Proven design elements including port matched flanges, smooth radius primary tubing, and collectors that optimize the exhaust flow all work in conjunction to maximize power gains. Every set is rigorously quality-checked prior to shipping. Each system is made from mandrel bent T304L stainless steel tubing and features mufflers with fortified casings in the interest of durability.
POWER: The 2006 Cayman S was advertised as making 291 crank horsepower from the factory, which translates to around / under 265 wheel horsepower. During testing on a Dynojet dynamometer by a third party, the vehicle put down an average of 286 wheel hp and 244 ft-lbs of torque, with the strongest run being 291 whp and 250 ft-lbs of torque.
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 tested in a fixture to guarantee fitment and then foam packed to ensure it arrives in perfect condition. Thorough installation instructions are included in the box for a straightforward install that can be performed by most DIY enthusiasts.
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.
NOTES
+ This package may trigger a check engine light due to catalyst removal
+ This package is not CARB certified and may not be legal for use on emissions controlled vehicles; intended for off road use only
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.
Absolutely the best Porsche performance products on the market! Better yet, the customer service is second to none. Purchased their ‘Competition’ exhaust system package. It included everything you need to swap out your exhaust system. Headers, header gaskets, flange gaskets (headers to exhaust pipe), exhaust pipes, mounting brackets for exhaust pipes, x-pipe, and tips...literally EVERYTHING you need (besides tools). Install was a piece of cake if you have basic mechanical knowledge. The package came packed magnificently. Fed Ex could have dropped my packages from a plane at 30,000 feet onto my front lawn, and there would have been no damage to the product. I even had a special request that was recommended by John Gaydos to do some engraving in honor of my son. The sound and performance of this system turned my Porsche into a super car. Looks abound when I roll into town. Heads turn. Just get it. You WILL NOT be disappointed. No, I’m not sponsored or have any other affiliation with this company. They are that damn good! @norcal987 on Instagram.
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I installed the Soul de-catted headers and exhaust package on my 987.1 S. I did not do the tune but am considering that now along with the GT3 TB and intake plenum. (But then I need to make room for the upgraded shift cables...ugh...so many things to do!
Anyway, The exhaust alone made a huge difference for me. I noticed it more in the 4-5k range. It was smoother and more responsive. The sound is amazing when you wring it out to 7k.
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I bought the competition package for my 2008 987 S. I first wanted to say that the customer service from Mike was phenomenal. I'm new to the 987 performance market and he walked me through my options, how to install the O2 spacers and explained how they functioned. I was able to install my exhaust in about 4 hours. Probably a bit long, however installing the O2 spacers was the most difficult part. Trying to get them angled in the right directions to fit and tight was a bit of a problem. I had a few problems after getting it installed with the exhaust tip alignment and with the O2 spacers(Installer error). I discovered that my drivers side O2 spacer was a bit loose and at exactly 2000 rpm it would vibrate against the exhaust creating a weird sound. It only happened at 2K and took some going over the whole exhaust to find it. However the exhaust note that comes from this exhaust system with the headers is amazing! To go from stock to this system was a great investment!! You just can't beat the sound of the Soul!!
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I bought the full exhaust (headers and cat back exhaust) from Soul for my 06' S with 65K miles about 3 months ago. I installed it myself. Live in MD and commute to Philly for work. No problem with the bolts on the old headers for me. Was an easy install. Hardest part was running the new O2 sensor wires. I had issues for a few weeks with check engine light going off, but that was due to me not tightening the 100 cell cats tight enough. Haven't had an issue for the last 2 months with triggering the CEL.
MD has self service kiosks for emissions checks and as long as you don't have a CEL, you will pass with no problem. I think Jersey is a bit more stringent. As for the sound. My wife and I took it to CT to a friends house and it was not loud on the highway cruising at 90. (Meaning my wife did not complain about it.) If you get into it however, it sounds incredible. I usually leave my neighborhood at 5am to head to work and my neighbors would let me know if it was annoying to them. I did have to switch back to the factory header gaskets which are a thin metal vs. the gaskets that SOUL provides that are thicker. I did notice a bit of drone around 2300-2500 rpm when I switched back to the stock gaskets that was not there with the thicker ones. That being said, it is rare that it happens.
I love the exhaust and there is definitely a noticeable performance improvement over stock. I have about 3,000 miles on the new setup and am looking forward to putting a lot more miles on it.
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Just finally installed this beautiful piece of exhaust system in my Porsche 987.1 Cayman S. I went with the full competition package with headers and all.This has truly been the best customer service experience I’ve ever gotten from a company so far. For Mike to personally respond to every email I sent him promptly right from the time I was researching the product to the time I made the purchase, amazes me. Even went out of his way to make accommodations for me when the specific exhaust tip I wanted wasn’t available at the time. Even the company who installed the exhaust for me admitted that this was the most good looking and crisp sounding exhaust they have ever seen or installed before. Mind you this company only deals with exotics (Porsche’s, Ferrari’s, mclaren’s etc). The owner of the shop even admitted to considering one for his Porsche as well. Back to the sound of this thing, on startup it grows and just makes me smile!. Driving through town is a joy now due to almost having no “drone”. Best of all, it isn’t obnoxious in any way, so I can leave the neighborhood without waking up everyone. All in all, I’m one very happy and satisfied customer. Thanks to Mike, John, and the rest of the crew at SPP!. You’ve gained a loyal customer for life!
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