Fabspeed Race Headers. Porsche 986 Boxster (2000-2004)  ❭  FSPOR9862RHDR

Fabspeed Race Headers.
The Fabspeed Porsche 986 Boxster Race Headers are a competition-focused exhaust upgrade designed for maximum exhaust flow, improved scavenging, reduced restriction and sharper engine response on 2000–2004 Porsche 986.2 Boxster and Boxster S models.

Fits:

• Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 2000-02
• Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 2000-02
• Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 2003-04
• Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 2003-04  

Unlike Fabspeed's Sport Headers, these Race Headers do not contain catalytic converters. They replace the factory Porsche headers and their integrated primary catalysts with free-flowing equal-length headers, making them intended specifically for closed-course competition, race and off-road applications.

Constructed from equal-length T304 stainless-steel CNC mandrel-bent tubing, the headers use F1-style merge collectors to improve exhaust-gas velocity and scavenging. They can be used with the factory rear muffler or compatible aftermarket cat-back exhaust systems designed around the OEM mounting arrangement.

What This Product Does:
Headers collect exhaust gases as they leave the engine's cylinder heads and direct them into the remainder of the exhaust system.

The design, length and geometry of the individual primary tubes influence how efficiently these gases leave each cylinder.

The Fabspeed Race Headers replace the original catalyst-equipped manifolds with a freer-flowing, equal-length arrangement.

They are designed to provide:

• Maximum exhaust-gas flow
• Reduced exhaust restriction
• Reduced backpressure
• Improved exhaust scavenging
• Improved cylinder evacuation
• Increased performance potential
• Sharper throttle response
• Improved high-RPM breathing
• Reduced exhaust-system weight
• More aggressive flat-six exhaust sound

Removes The Factory Catalytic Converters:

• On 2000–2004 Porsche 986 Boxster models, the factory headers incorporate primary catalytic converters.
• The Fabspeed Race Headers remove these catalysts entirely.
• This creates a substantially less restrictive exhaust path but also means the product is fundamentally different from a street-oriented catalyst-equipped replacement header.
• The Race Headers are intended for vehicles where maximum exhaust flow is prioritised over emissions-system compatibility.

Why Upgrading Matters:
The factory headers do not need to have failed before installing this product.

These Race Headers are primarily a competition performance upgrade.

Reasons for upgrading include:

• Removes restrictive OEM catalytic converters
• Maximum exhaust-flow design
• Equal-length primary tubes
• T304 stainless-steel construction
• CNC mandrel-bent tubing
• F1-style merge collectors
• Improved exhaust scavenging
• Reduced exhaust backpressure
• Improved throttle response
• Increased performance potential
• Reduced exhaust-system weight
• More aggressive flat-six sound
• O2 sensor bungs incorporated
• Compatible with factory rear muffler
• Compatible with OEM-style aftermarket cat-back exhausts
• Direct replacement installation
• No cutting or welding required

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