Fabspeed Exhaust

Competition Slip-On Turndown Tips (2.375" / 60.3 mm ID) - Fabspeed Exhausts Only



Adjustable slip-on outlets for Fabspeed exhaust systems which re-direct and control the exhaust volume; perfect for decibel-limited motorsport venues!

Adjustable slip-on outlets for Fabspeed exhaust systems which re-direct and control the exhaust volume; perfect for decibel-limited motorsport venues!

These outlets are great for reducing the volume of your Fabspeed-equipped Boxster or Cayman at track and motorsports events. The adjustable turndown tips can be quickly adjusted to point the exhaust away from any track-side testing equipment to help you stay within many venues' sound limit regulations.

Fits all Porsche Boxster & Cayman vehicles (1997+) equipped with a Fabspeed Motorsport Maxflo Performance Exhaust System or a Fabspeed Supercup Race Exhaust System

NOTE: These turndown tips are designed to work with Fabspeed exhaust systems only; they are not compatible with the factory/OEM exhaust
Constructed from high quality T304L stainless steel
Simple bolt-on installation; no cutting or welding required
Includes all required mounting hardware
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.

Fabspeed 2nd Link Comp Pipes.
The Fabspeed Porsche 986 Boxster Secondary Cat Bypass Pipes are a competition-focused exhaust upgrade designed to replace the heavy and restrictive factory secondary catalytic converters fitted to 2000–2004 Porsche 986 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  

Manufactured from T304L stainless steel with CNC mandrel-bent tubing, the bypass pipes replace the original secondary catalysts with freer-flowing straight-through exhaust sections. This reduces exhaust restriction and weight while producing a more pronounced flat-six exhaust note and improved throttle response.

Fabspeed reports an increase of 8 wheel horsepower together with a substantial 25 lb (approximately 11.3 kg) weight reduction compared with the factory secondary catalytic converters. These are manufacturer-reported figures, and actual results can vary according to vehicle condition, specification and testing conditions.

These pipes are designed for use with the factory OEM-style muffler and install as a bolt-on replacement without cutting or welding.

What This Product Does:
The factory secondary catalytic converters form part of the Porsche 986 exhaust system and create a degree of restriction as exhaust gases pass through their internal catalyst substrates.

The Fabspeed Secondary Cat Bypass Pipes remove these secondary catalysts and replace them with straight-through exhaust tubing.

This creates a less restrictive path for exhaust gases travelling from the engine toward the rear muffler.

The upgrade is designed to provide:

• Reduced exhaust restriction
• Reduced backpressure
• Improved exhaust flow
• Improved throttle response
• Increased horsepower potential
• Reduced exhaust-system weight
• More aggressive exhaust sound
• Improved flat-six exhaust character

Removes The Factory Secondary Catalytic Converters:

• The principal function of this product is to replace the original secondary catalytic converters.
• Instead of forcing exhaust gases through the catalyst substrates, the bypass pipes provide a direct, straight-through path.
• This makes the system less restrictive and substantially lighter than the original catalyst assemblies.
• Because the secondary catalytic converters are removed completely, these pipes are intended for competition, closed-course and off-road applications rather than normal emissions-controlled road use.

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

These bypass pipes are primarily a performance, weight-saving and sound upgrade for competition-oriented vehicles.

Reasons for upgrading include:

• Removes restrictive secondary catalytic converters
• Straight-through exhaust path
• Reduced exhaust backpressure
• Improved exhaust flow
• Manufacturer-reported +8 WHP
• Improved throttle response
• Approximately 25 lb weight reduction
• Enhanced flat-six exhaust note
• T304L stainless-steel construction
• CNC mandrel-bent tubing
• Bolt-on installation
• No cutting or welding required
• Designed specifically for 2000–2004 Porsche 986 models

NOTE: In the United Kingdom, sports catalytic converters and bypass pipes do not have type approval and are not legally permitted for use on vehicles manufactured after 1st March 2001. They are not MOT compliant and cannot be used on public roads. These components are intended solely for race and track use.

For vehicles manufactured before 1st March 2001, a non-type approved sports catalytic converter may be fitted, provided it offers comparable performance to the original and the vehicle continues to meet the applicable emissions standards for its age. The vehicle must still pass an MOT test.

If you are located outside the UK, please check your local laws and regulations to ensure compliance.

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FSPOR9862SCB

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Fabspeed Competition Race Exhaust System.

The Fabspeed Spec Boxster Competition Race Exhaust System is a lightweight, high-flow exhaust package developed specifically for 1997–1999 Porsche 986 Boxster and Boxster S track and competition applications.

Fits:

• Porsche Boxster 986 2.5L 1997-99
• Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 1999
• Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 1999  

Designed with maximum exhaust flow, weight reduction and performance in mind, the system replaces the restrictive factory exhaust and catalytic-converter arrangement with a much freer-flowing race configuration.

Fabspeed manufactures the system from 14–16 gauge CNC mandrel-bent T304 stainless steel, providing excellent resistance to exhaust heat, corrosion and repeated track-day thermal cycling.

The system also includes turn-down exhaust tips, designed to help direct sound toward the ground and assist with track noise-limit compliance.

Fabspeed currently publishes performance figures of approximately:

• +15 hp
• +14 lb-ft of torque
• 36 lb / 16.4 kg weight reduction

Actual performance will vary according to vehicle condition, engine specification, fuel and testing conditions.

What This Product Does:
The factory exhaust system must balance noise, emissions, refinement and performance.

For a dedicated competition car, these compromises can create unnecessary weight and exhaust restriction.

The Fabspeed Spec Boxster Competition system is designed to:

• Maximise exhaust gas flow
• Reduce backpressure
• Improve throttle response
• Increase horsepower and torque
• Reduce rear vehicle weight
• Produce a much more aggressive race exhaust note
• Remove the restrictive factory catalytic converters
• Provide a lightweight track-focused exhaust layout
• Direct exhaust sound downward through turn-down tips
• Replace the full OEM exhaust with a competition-oriented system

This system is specifically intended for race and track use, rather than normal road driving.

Symptoms Of Wear Or Failure:
The factory 986 exhaust system is now several decades old on early cars and can deteriorate through heat, condensation, corrosion and vibration.

Common symptoms include:

• Rust or corrosion on exhaust pipes and silencers
• Cracked welds
• Blowing or hissing noises
• Black soot around leaking joints
• Internal muffler rattles
• Loose internal baffles
• Catalyst rattling
• Reduced engine performance
• Restricted high-RPM response
• Excessive exhaust heat
• Loose clamps or brackets
• Damaged exhaust hangers
• Dented or distorted pipework
• Exhaust fumes around the rear of the vehicle
• Poor exhaust-tip alignment
• Check Engine Light caused by catalyst-related faults

Rattling or reduced performance may also be caused by heat shields, oxygen sensors or other engine-management issues, so proper diagnosis is recommended.

Why Replacement Matters:
A deteriorated exhaust system can affect both performance and reliability.

Cracked or leaking exhaust components can allow extremely hot gases to escape near surrounding parts.

Restricted or internally damaged catalytic converters can also increase exhaust backpressure.

Continued operation with a failing exhaust can contribute to:

• Reduced engine performance
• Poor throttle response
• Excessive exhaust heat
• Unwanted noise and rattling
• Exhaust fumes escaping before the intended outlet
• Heat exposure to nearby components
• Additional stress on exhaust mounts and joints

Replacing damaged components restores secure exhaust routing and correct exhaust flow.

For a healthy standard car, the Fabspeed Competition system is primarily a race-performance and weight-reduction upgrade.

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FSPOR9861SPEC

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Fabspeed Competition Race Exhaust System.

The Fabspeed Spec Boxster Competition Race Exhaust System is a lightweight, high-flow exhaust package developed specifically for 2000-2004 Porsche 986 Boxster and Boxster S track and competition applications.

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  

Designed with maximum exhaust flow, weight reduction and performance in mind, the system replaces the restrictive factory exhaust and catalytic-converter arrangement with a much freer-flowing race configuration.

Fabspeed manufactures the system from 14–16 gauge CNC mandrel-bent T304 stainless steel, providing excellent resistance to exhaust heat, corrosion and repeated track-day thermal cycling.

The system also includes turn-down exhaust tips, designed to help direct sound toward the ground and assist with track noise-limit compliance.

Fabspeed currently publishes performance figures of approximately:

• +15 hp
• +14 lb-ft of torque
• 36 lb / 16.4 kg weight reduction

Actual performance will vary according to vehicle condition, engine specification, fuel and testing conditions.

What This Product Does:
The factory exhaust system must balance noise, emissions, refinement and performance.

For a dedicated competition car, these compromises can create unnecessary weight and exhaust restriction.

The Fabspeed Spec Boxster Competition system is designed to:

• Maximise exhaust gas flow
• Reduce backpressure
• Improve throttle response
• Increase horsepower and torque
• Reduce rear vehicle weight
• Produce a much more aggressive race exhaust note
• Remove the restrictive factory catalytic converters
• Provide a lightweight track-focused exhaust layout
• Direct exhaust sound downward through turn-down tips
• Replace the full OEM exhaust with a competition-oriented system

This system is specifically intended for race and track use, rather than normal road driving.

Symptoms Of Wear Or Failure:
The factory 986 exhaust system is now several decades old on early cars and can deteriorate through heat, condensation, corrosion and vibration.

Common symptoms include:

• Rust or corrosion on exhaust pipes and silencers
• Cracked welds
• Blowing or hissing noises
• Black soot around leaking joints
• Internal muffler rattles
• Loose internal baffles
• Catalyst rattling
• Reduced engine performance
• Restricted high-RPM response
• Excessive exhaust heat
• Loose clamps or brackets
• Damaged exhaust hangers
• Dented or distorted pipework
• Exhaust fumes around the rear of the vehicle
• Poor exhaust-tip alignment
• Check Engine Light caused by catalyst-related faults

Rattling or reduced performance may also be caused by heat shields, oxygen sensors or other engine-management issues, so proper diagnosis is recommended.

Why Replacement Matters:
A deteriorated exhaust system can affect both performance and reliability.

Cracked or leaking exhaust components can allow extremely hot gases to escape near surrounding parts.

Restricted or internally damaged catalytic converters can also increase exhaust backpressure.

Continued operation with a failing exhaust can contribute to:

• Reduced engine performance
• Poor throttle response
• Excessive exhaust heat
• Unwanted noise and rattling
• Exhaust fumes escaping before the intended outlet
• Heat exposure to nearby components
• Additional stress on exhaust mounts and joints

Replacing damaged components restores secure exhaust routing and correct exhaust flow.

For a healthy standard car, the Fabspeed Competition system is primarily a race-performance and weight-reduction upgrade.

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FSPOR9862SPEC

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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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Fabspeed Sport Headers.
The Fabspeed Porsche 986 Boxster Sport Headers are a performance exhaust upgrade designed to improve exhaust flow, scavenging, throttle response and flat-six sound on Porsche 986 Boxster and Boxster S models from 2000–2004.

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  

The headers use equal-length CNC mandrel-bent primary tubes combined with F1-style high-velocity merge collectors. This configuration is designed to improve the way exhaust gases leave each cylinder and merge into the exhaust system, reducing unnecessary restriction and supporting more efficient engine breathing.

2000–2004 Porsche 986 Boxster / Boxster S: The original headers incorporate primary catalytic converters. Fabspeed therefore supplies these applications with 200-cell HJS Sport Catalytic Converters.

Fabspeed reports +8 wheel horsepower and +4 lb-ft of torque when the Sport Headers are installed with the Fabspeed Maxflo Performance Exhaust System. These are manufacturer-reported figures from a specific vehicle and are not guaranteed results for every application.

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

The design and length of the individual primary tubes influence how efficiently these exhaust pulses leave the cylinders.

The Fabspeed Sport Headers are designed to improve this process through equal-length primary tubing and high-velocity merge collectors.

Potential benefits include:

• Improved exhaust flow
• Improved exhaust scavenging
• Reduced exhaust restriction
• Improved cylinder evacuation
• Sharper throttle response
• Increased horsepower and torque potential
• Stronger high-RPM performance
• Enhanced naturally aspirated flat-six sound

2000-2004 Header With HJS Sport Catalysts: 

For 2000–2004 Porsche 986 Boxster and Boxster S models, the original Porsche headers incorporate primary catalytic converters.

Fabspeed's replacement headers for these vehicles therefore incorporate 200-cell HJS Sport Catalytic Converters.

The lower-density sport catalyst design is intended to provide greater exhaust flow than a more restrictive conventional catalyst while retaining catalytic converter functionality.

Potential benefits include:

• Reduced catalyst restriction
• Improved exhaust flow
• Reduced backpressure
• Improved performance potential
• Stronger exhaust sound

Why Upgrading Matters:
The original Porsche headers do not need to have failed before fitting the Fabspeed Sport Headers.

This product is primarily a performance and sound upgrade.

Reasons for upgrading include:

• Equal-length primary tubes
• CNC mandrel-bent construction
• F1-style high-velocity merge collectors
• Improved exhaust scavenging
• Improved exhaust flow
• Reduced exhaust restriction
• Increased performance potential
• Sharper throttle response
• Enhanced flat-six exhaust sound
• 200-cell HJS Sport Catalytic Converters on 2000–2004 versions  
• Bolt-on installation
• Designed specifically for Porsche 986 Boxster and Boxster S models

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FSPOR9862SHDR

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