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Fabspeed Exhaust
The Fabspeed Porsche 911 Carrera European Pre-Muffler Pipe is a performance exhaust upgrade designed for classic Porsche 911 SC and Carrera models from 1976–1989.
Fits:
- Porsche 911 1976-1977 2.7L / 1976-77 3.0 Carrera
- Porsche 911 1978-1983 3.0L / SC
- Porsche 911 1984-1986 3.2L
- Porsche 911 1987-1989 3.2L G50
Based on the European pre-muffler concept, this component replaces the original catalytic converter with a freer-flowing, resonated exhaust section. The result is reduced exhaust restriction, improved throttle response, reduced weight and a stronger air-cooled flat-six exhaust note.
Unlike a simple straight catalyst bypass pipe, the Fabspeed European Pre-Muffler incorporates a straight-through resonator with stainless-steel wool packing. This helps produce a deeper, more refined performance exhaust tone while reducing the harsh rasp often associated with completely straight-piped exhaust systems.
What This Product Does:
The pre-muffler replaces the factory catalytic converter section of the exhaust system.
Instead of forcing exhaust gases through the restrictive catalyst substrate, the Fabspeed pipe provides a freer-flowing route towards the rear muffler.
This is designed to:
- Reduce exhaust restriction
- Improve exhaust-gas flow
- Reduce backpressure
- Improve throttle response
- Increase horsepower and torque potential
- Reduce exhaust-system weight
- Increase exhaust volume
- Enhance the classic air-cooled flat-six sound
Because the original catalytic converter is removed, the component no longer provides the emissions-treatment function of the factory catalyst.
Resonated European Design:
- Rather than using a completely empty straight pipe, Fabspeed incorporates a straight-through resonator.
- The resonator allows exhaust gases to travel through the system with minimal restriction while controlling some of the undesirable frequencies produced by an unrestricted exhaust.
- Its stainless-steel wool packing helps create a deeper, more purposeful exhaust character without the excessive rasp commonly associated with a basic straight catalyst-delete pipe.
Performance Benefits:
Fabspeed states that the European Pre-Muffler provides 16+ wheel horsepower and 15+ ft-lb of torque, together with significantly improved throttle response.
During Fabspeed DynoJet testing, peak curve gains of up to 21 WHP and 17 ft-lb at approximately 4,500 rpm were recorded, with maximum power increases of approximately 16 WHP and 16 ft-lb.
These are manufacturer-reported figures from a specific test vehicle and should not be considered guaranteed results for every Porsche 911.
Actual performance can vary depending on:
- Engine condition
- Engine specification
- Existing exhaust system
- Intake modifications
- Fuel system condition
- Ignition condition
- Engine tuning
- Fuel quality
- Ambient conditions
- Testing equipment and procedure
Why Upgrading Matters:
This product is primarily a performance exhaust modification, rather than a routine service replacement.
The original catalyst does not need to have failed before the Fabspeed pre-muffler can be installed on a vehicle intended for appropriate competition or off-road use.
Reasons for upgrading include:
- Reduced exhaust restriction
- Improved exhaust flow
- Increased horsepower potential
- Increased torque potential
- Sharper throttle response
- Approx. 8 lb weight reduction
- Stronger air-cooled flat-six sound
- Resonated design to control rasp
- T304L stainless-steel construction
- Straightforward bolt-on installation
Related reference numbers
Related, superseded, cross reference or alternative numbers for comparison.
FSPOR911CB
The product you are viewing cross references to these numbers
- Porsche 911 1974-1977 2.7L / 1976-77 3.0 Carrera
- Porsche 911 1978-1983 3.0L / SC
- Porsche 911 1984-1986 3.2L
- Porsche 911 1987-1989 3.2L G50
The Fabspeed Porsche 911 Carrera Sport Cat is a high-flow catalytic converter designed as a direct bolt-on replacement for the heavy and restrictive factory catalyst fitted to classic Porsche 911 Carrera models from 1976–1989.
Fits:
- Porsche 911 1976-1977 2.7L / 1976-77 3.0 Carrera
- Porsche 911 1978-1983 3.0L / SC
- Porsche 911 1984-1986 3.2L
- Porsche 911 1987-1989 3.2L G50
Featuring a 300-cell high-flow catalytic converter and mandrel-bent T304L stainless-steel construction, the Sport Cat is designed to reduce exhaust restriction while retaining catalytic exhaust-gas treatment.
Compared with the original catalytic converter, the Fabspeed Sport Cat provides improved exhaust flow, sharper throttle response, reduced weight and a slightly stronger air-cooled flat-six exhaust note.
What This Product Does:
The catalytic converter is part of the vehicle's exhaust and emissions-control system.
Exhaust gases produced during combustion contain pollutants that pass through the catalyst before leaving the exhaust system. The catalytic converter uses its internal catalyst substrate to convert harmful exhaust compounds into less harmful emissions.
The Fabspeed Sport Cat performs this basic catalytic function while using a higher-flow design intended to create less exhaust restriction than the original factory converter.
It is designed to provide:
- Catalytic exhaust-gas treatment
- Improved exhaust flow
- Reduced exhaust backpressure
- Improved throttle response
- Reduced exhaust-system weight
- Slightly increased horsepower and torque
- A sportier exhaust tone
- A modern replacement for an ageing original catalyst
300-Cell High-Flow Catalyst:
- The Sport Cat uses a 300-cell high-flow catalytic converter.
- The catalyst contains a structured internal substrate that provides the surface required for catalytic reactions while allowing exhaust gases to pass through the system.
- Compared with an older and more restrictive factory catalyst, the high-flow design is intended to reduce resistance to exhaust-gas movement.
- This can help the engine breathe more efficiently while retaining a catalytic converter in the exhaust system.
Performance Benefits:
Fabspeed reports gains of approximately:
Wheel Horsepower: +2 WHP
Torque: +2 ft-lb
Weight Reduction: Approx. 9 lb / 4.1 kg
The primary performance benefit is reduced exhaust restriction and improved throttle response rather than a dramatic increase in peak horsepower.
These are manufacturer-reported figures from specific testing and should not be considered guaranteed results for every vehicle.
Actual performance can vary depending on:
- Engine condition
- Engine specification
- Existing exhaust system
- Intake modifications
- Fuel and ignition condition
- Engine tuning
- Fuel quality
- Ambient conditions
- Testing equipment and procedure
Why Upgrading Matters:
The original catalytic converter does not necessarily need to have failed before a Sport Cat is installed.
The Fabspeed unit can also be selected as a performance exhaust upgrade.
Potential benefits include:
- 300-cell high-flow catalyst
- Reduced exhaust restriction
- Improved throttle response
- Slight horsepower and torque improvement
- Approx. 9 lb weight saving
- Sportier exhaust tone
- T304L stainless-steel construction
- Integrated O2 sensor bung
- Direct bolt-on installation
- No cutting or welding required
This makes the Sport Cat particularly relevant for owners who want a freer-flowing catalytic exhaust configuration rather than using a completely catless bypass pipe.
Related reference numbers
Related, superseded, cross reference or alternative numbers for comparison.
FSPOR911SC
The product you are viewing cross references to these numbers
- Porsche 911 1974-1977 2.7L / 1976-77 3.0 Carrera
- Porsche 911 1978-1983 3.0L / SC
- Porsche 911 1984-1986 3.2L
- Porsche 911 1987-1989 3.2L G50
FEATURES:
• Fits all Porsche 911 Carrera vehicles (1976-1989) WITHOUT HEAT
• Major improvement in power throughout the RPM range.
• Saves 43 lbs from the rear of the vehicle
• Loud and aggressive Cup car sound. Recommended for Track Use ONLY!
• Constructed from high quality 14-16 gauge, C.N.C. mandrel bent T304 stainless steel tubing
• RSR Long-tube headers feature equal length primary pipes with F1 style high velocity 3-into-1 pyramidal investment cast merge collectors
• Dual outlet system comes with all required hardware
• Available options include Heat Exchange, Sportcats &/or Tip
• All Fabspeed performance products are backed by the Fabspeed Lifetime Limited Warranty
NOTE: Requires slight modification to the factory rear bumper for proper fitment of the second outlets
INSTALLATION NOTE: To ensure proper header seal, after initial heat cycle, tighten all exhaust bolts to the OEM torque specs.
Please note: This is a special-order item manufactured to order. In some cases, please allow 4 – 5 weeks for the delivery. Special order items cannot be cancelled from this supplier once your order has been placed.
Related reference numbers
Related, superseded, cross reference or alternative numbers for comparison.
FSPOR911RSRWOH
The product you are viewing cross references to these numbers
- Porsche 911 1974-1977 2.7L / 1976-77 3.0 Carrera
- Porsche 911 1978-1983 3.0L / SC
- Porsche 911 1984-1986 3.2L
- Porsche 911 1987-1989 3.2L G50
FEATURES:
• Fits all Porsche 911 Carrera vehicles (1976-1989) WITH HEAT
• Major improvement in power throughout the RPM range.
• Saves 43 lbs from the rear of the vehicle
• Loud and aggressive Cup car sound. Recommended for Track Use ONLY!
• Constructed from high quality 14-16 gauge, C.N.C. mandrel bent T304 stainless steel tubing
• RSR Long-tube headers feature equal length primary pipes with F1 style high velocity 3-into-1 pyramidal investment cast merge collectors
• Dual outlet system comes with all required hardware
• Available options include Heat Exchange, Sportcats &/or Tip
• All Fabspeed performance products are backed by the Fabspeed Lifetime Limited Warranty
NOTE: Requires slight modification to the factory rear bumper for proper fitment of the second outlets
INSTALLATION NOTE: To ensure proper header seal, after initial heat cycle, tighten all exhaust bolts to the OEM torque specs.
Please note: This is a special-order item manufactured to order. In some cases, please allow 4 – 5 weeks for the delivery. Special order items cannot be cancelled from this supplier once your order has been placed.
- Porsche 911 1974-1977 2.7L / 1976-77 3.0 Carrera
- Porsche 911 1978-1983 3.0L / SC
- Porsche 911 1984-1986 3.2L
- Porsche 911 1987-1989 3.2L G50
Very aggressive muffler bypass system which incorporates two resonators.
Loud and aggressive performance exhaust system recommended for track use only; replaces the restrictive factory mufflers with a free-flowing resonated design.
Features:
• Fits: all Porsche 911 Carrera Vehicles 1976-1989
• Very aggressive muffler bypass system which incorporates two resonators. Recommended for Track Use ONLY!
• Dramatic weight savings and improvement in power
• Single outlet design
• Very aggressive muffler bypass system which incorporates two resonators
• Direct replacement for the OEM muffler and will bolt to the factory catalytic converter
• Complete T304L stainless steel construction; 14-16ga CNC mandrel-bent 2.25" tubing
• Includes 4.5" deluxe tip.
• No cutting or welding required
• All Fabspeed performance products are backed by the Fabspeed Lifetime Limited Warranty
Please note: This is a special-order item manufactured to order. In some cases, please allow 4 – 5 weeks for the delivery. Special order items cannot be cancelled from this supplier once your order has been placed.
Related reference numbers
Related, superseded, cross reference or alternative numbers for comparison.
FSPOR911SCUPS
The product you are viewing cross references to these numbers
- Porsche 911 1974-1977 2.7L / 1976-77 3.0 Carrera
- Porsche 911 1978-1983 3.0L / SC
- Porsche 911 1984-1986 3.2L
- Porsche 911 1987-1989 3.2L G50
Fabspeed Exhaust Systems - Precision Performance & Sound Upgrades
Fabspeed Exhaust Systems are premium performance exhaust upgrades engineered to deliver increased power, improved exhaust flow, and a distinctive motorsport-inspired sound. Designed and manufactured with precision engineering and performance testing at their core, Fabspeed exhausts are built to enhance the driving experience of Porsche road and track vehicles alike.
Available from Design911, Porsche Fabspeed exhaust components are crafted using high-quality stainless steel and optimised designs to reduce backpressure, improve throttle response, and unleash a more engaging exhaust tone while maintaining durability and reliability.
What Do Fabspeed Exhaust Systems Do?
Fabspeed exhausts optimise exhaust gas flow and acoustic performance.
Core Functions:
- Reduce exhaust restriction and backpressure.
- Improve throttle response and power delivery.
- Enhance exhaust sound and character.
- Improve engine efficiency and breathing.
- Upgrade exhaust aesthetics and build quality.
A high-flow exhaust system plays a key role in unlocking engine performance.
Why Do Standard Exhaust Systems Fail or Limit Performance?
Factory exhaust systems are designed to prioritise emissions
compliance, cost efficiency, and sound suppression. Over time, they can suffer
from:
- Restrictive internal baffling reducing performance.
- Corrosion from moisture and repeated heat cycles.
- Excessive weight limiting efficiency.
- Muted exhaust sound lacking engagement.
- Reduced compatibility with performance tuning upgrades.
As engines are pushed harder, standard exhausts can become a performance bottleneck.
Why Upgrade to a Fabspeed Exhaust?
Fabspeed exhaust systems are designed for drivers seeking performance-focused enhancements.
Upgrade Benefits:
- Improved exhaust flow for increased performance.
- Sportier, more aggressive exhaust sound.
- Lightweight, durable stainless steel construction.
- Precision-engineered components for perfect fitment.
- Ideal for performance road cars and track applications.
Upgrading to Fabspeed delivers noticeable gains in sound, response, and driving excitement.
Highlights
- Porsche Fabspeed performance exhaust systems
- Improved exhaust flow and throttle response
- Sporty, motorsport-inspired exhaust sound
- High-quality stainless steel construction
- Designed for performance and enthusiast driving
