SOUL Performance Valved Exhaust System with Satin Black Tips for 987.2 Porsche Boxster / Cayman

The 987.2 Valved Exhaust system by SOUL Performance Products provides a remarkable transformation between mild and race-inspired tones with a simple press of a button, offering a truly distinct difference. Experience the enhanced response, character, and sound that your car truly deserves. When in quiet mode with closed valves, you’ll enjoy a refined and sporty sound free from any drone (when paired with stock headers), even at highway speeds. This allows you to navigate your neighborhood discreetly without annoying those around you, thanks to the inclusion of high-quality mufflers. However, when the valves are unlocked, you’ll be ready to immerse yourself in the driving experience. Feel free to turn off the radio, roll down the windows, and enjoy your favorite back roads or unleash your car’s full potential on the track.

Development & Testing

• To prevent the 987.2 Cayman / Boxster from being overshadowed by the performance of the 911, Porsche installs a restrictive and bulky exhaust system, which diminishes the natural power and sound of these vehicles—an outcome that SOUL Performance cannot tolerate. In response, they developed the Valved Exhaust system based on their Project 987.2 Cayman S, ensuring a noticeable and refined difference between the exhaust modes, even when paired with aftermarket headers. Through dyno testing on a Dynojet, they achieved maximum gains of 8whp and 11ft-lbs of torque at 4,100rpm when combined with their Long Tube Street Headers on the SOUL project Cayman S. This exhaust system is currently used on their daily driven Cayman S and consistently tested on their Project Cayman R during track sessions. Aftermarket hangers and supports for Boxster / Cayman exhaust systems are often prone to cracking and failure. To address this, SOUL Performance has reinforced brackets that prevent any damage during extended street use and track days, ensuring durability and reliability.

Construction

• Each exhaust system is expertly crafted using mandrel-bent T304L stainless steel tubing, which includes 2.5″ OD over axle pipes for optimal performance. The mufflers are built with fortified casings, prioritizing durability and longevity. When the valves are closed, the exhaust gases are directed into the SOUL muffler, which is packed with high-quality sound-deadening material designed to withstand abuse and resist blowouts over time. These mufflers are remarkably effective at reducing drones, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable driving experience. The exhaust gases pass through the muffler and exit through perforations into the outer piping. When the valves are open, the exhaust gases are free to exit through the large 2.5″ piping. At the same time, the perforations enable interaction between the exhaust gases and the muffler, resulting in a fuller and more robust tone. A wide range of options are available for the exhaust tips, including various styles and finishes made from 321 stainless steel. Additionally, titanium single-wall tips are also offered, providing a weight reduction of nearly a pound compared to the stainless steel tips.

Bolt-On & Go

• Every exhaust undergoes meticulous testing in a fixture to ensure impeccable fitment, and it is then carefully foam packed to ensure it arrives in perfect condition. Additionally, new high-grade hardware is explicitly included for the header to exhaust flanges, ensuring secure and reliable connections. Thorough installation instructions are included in the package, making the installation process straightforward and easily manageable for most DIY enthusiasts.

Features

• Mandrel-bent 2.5″ T304L stainless construction with reinforced brackets and fortified mufflers for street and track durability
• Muffler and perforated-pipe design delivers a fuller, more aggressive tone
• Distinct quiet and race-inspired sound modes at the touch of a button
• Drone-free, refined tone in quiet mode
• All SOUL Performance products are backed by the industry’s first and finest lifetime warranty for both street and track use
• Designed and built in-house at their Willow Grove, PA facility

Specifications

• Exhaust System:
  • Material: T304L stainless steel
• Exhaust Tips:
  • Tip Style: Slash cut single wall
  • Tip Finish: Satin black

Applications

• Porsche Boxster: 987.2 (2009-2012)
  [2.9L F6]
  
• Porsche Cayman: 987.2 (2009-2012)
  [2.9L F6]
  

About SOUL Performance

SOUL Performance Products was founded by a group of automotive enthusiasts with deep industry experience and a commitment to doing right by their customers. Their mission is to deliver outstanding performance parts at fair pricing, backed by quality service and one of the best warranties in the industry. SOUL develops high-performance exhaust systems and components that are engineered for exceptional sound and proven performance, with products ready to ship quickly worldwide. Guided by core values of honesty, transparency, and passion for cars, they build strong community connections and prioritize customer satisfaction at every step. Operating out of a dedicated facility in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, SOUL combines hands-on research, engineering, and manufacturing expertise to create parts that meet and exceed the demands of serious enthusiasts.