SOUL Exhaust Valved Bypass Install for Boxster 986

[@Tritium1775]

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]

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

[@Tritium1775]

@@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]

+Jared mine seemed to settle in after about a week

[@Tritium1775]

@@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.

[@Mary-tr1ul]

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

[@Shaunbonzer5]

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

[@HelpMeDIY]

+@Shaunbonzer5 🤣 what/where is Prescott though?

[@Shaunbonzer5]

@@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!

[@Vanderkitten]

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

[@HelpMeDIY]

+David Verrwhatever thanks! Stay tuned 👀

[@abtappy1190]

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

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Ab Tappy yes it is! 🍻

[@charliewolf7500]

18:14 RC Car motor heat sinks as tools.

[@HelpMeDIY]

😂

[@lcw-media2815]

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

[@HelpMeDIY]

+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 😉

[@patricegregoire2685]

Nice job thank for sharing

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Patrice Gregoire you’re welcome! 🍻

[@Voiceofreason99ify]

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]

+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.

[@jasonmx5]

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]

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

[@RobertBlanchard]

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]

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

[@RobertBlanchard]

@@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]

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

[@blakeracerr899]

Thank you for the video!

[@HelpMeDIY]

+@blakeracerr899 you’re welcome! 🍻

[@UsRanger]

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

[@HelpMeDIY]

+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.

[@gumpster66]

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

[@HelpMeDIY]

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

[@restart20able]

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

[@HelpMeDIY]

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[@timcheou5649]

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

[@HelpMeDIY]

+TIM Cheou 🔥🔥🔥

[@MrLyons-jk1vo]

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

[@HelpMeDIY]

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

[@SHaDoRuN]

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

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Ken Maynard I did not

[@SpeedFreak62]

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

[@HelpMeDIY]

+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. [e-mail]

[@stefanberglund4618]

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

[@HelpMeDIY]

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

[@ScottMoss23]

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

[@HelpMeDIY]

+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]

@@HelpMeDIY Thank you!

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@@ScottMoss23 🍻

[@alexstowers3706]

Sweet! 🍻

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Alex Stowers 😎🍻

[@chilipepperz06]

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

[@HelpMeDIY]

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

[@chilipepperz06]

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

[@HelpMeDIY]

@@chilipepperz06yes! I sell lots of them and people still love them 😊

[@RockyTopAviator]

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]

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

[@Dmenezes-jv6yw]

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

[@HelpMeDIY]

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

[@nolancook2588]

is this illegal in california?

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Nolan Cook probably, CA hates cars 😆

[@seandenny1553]

Ballpark what are those run cost wise?

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Sean Denny around 1k, ballpark

[@garyg9815]

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]

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]

+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]

@@HelpMeDIY ok, let me know

[@FunFun-tv7gq]

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

[@HelpMeDIY]

@@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.

[@tompekarna]

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

[@HelpMeDIY]

+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 😂

[@tomaszs5954]

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]

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

[@wildwest5436]

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

[@HelpMeDIY]

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

[@Canadian_Icecube]

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

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Francois Ducharme ~1k

[@lavachemist]

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]

+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

[@EdA-bz3bu]

Drive buys.

[@pinarellospeedracer]

I think now would have been a great time to clean that really dirty engine

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Thomas Pleasants I cleaned it up a little before closing her back up, but I’ve learned the next time I open it, it will be just as dirty again 😆

[@MrMarineMaster]

Please man clean your engine bay it is filthy!

[@HelpMeDIY]

+@MrMarineMaster haha too busy driving!

[@stoneburnercraig7491]

Poor p resentation and way top long.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Stoneburner Craig I’ll take that with a grain of salt coming from someone that typed 33% of their comment incorrectly 😂