What does the Competition X-Pipe for 996 GT3 do?

It replaces the factory mid-section with a straight-through X-pipe in mandrel-bent T304L stainless, crossing both banks so each side draws on the other's exhaust pulses. Fabspeed records twelve wheel horsepower and twelve lb-ft from the change, along with twenty-five pounds of weight saving and a considerably louder, more defined note.

Can I drive it on public roads?

No. Fabspeed specifies this pipe for closed-course and off-road use only, and it is neither CARB certified nor EPA certified. Emissions law varies by state and by county and the penalties fall on the owner, so check your local rules before buying. The Sport X-Pipe is the road-legal alternative for this chassis.

Will it trigger a check engine light?

Yes, on OBD2 cars. Fabspeed states this plainly rather than burying it, and it is a normal consequence of the design rather than a fault or an installation error. Owners running the car at circuits generally accept it; owners who want the dashboard clear should look at the Sport X-Pipe instead.

Why would I lose torque at low rpm?

Straight-through flow is what produces the gains in the mid and upper rpm range, and the trade for it is a small reduction down low where exhaust velocity matters more than volume. Fabspeed is open about this and recommends the Sport X-Pipe for street applications for exactly that reason. On a track car the trade is worth making.

How much power and weight does it actually change?

Twelve wheel horsepower, twelve lb-ft and twenty-five pounds, all from Fabspeed's own testing. The weight comes off the rear of the car where a 911 is most sensitive to it, so the handling change is worth as much as the power on a car being driven at the limit. Figures vary with the car and conditions.

How difficult is the installation?

Straightforward. It bolts to the factory mounting points at Level-1 install difficulty, with no cutting, no welding and no fabrication required, and it comes back off just as easily if the car is returned to standard for sale. Most owners have an independent Porsche specialist fit it in a single visit.

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Fabspeed Competition X-Pipe for 996 Porsche 911 GT3

Fabspeed’s Competition X-Pipe for 996 Porsche 911 GT3 is a race part sold as one, without the hedging that usually surrounds this position in the exhaust. It replaces the factory mid-section with a straight-through T304L stainless X-pipe, mandrel bent so the tubing keeps its full diameter through every radius, and the result is twelve wheel horsepower, twelve lb-ft and twenty-five pounds off the back of the car. Fabspeed fabricates it in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, and Rolex Grand Am Cup teams have run it alongside PCA, POC and driver education regulars for years. The gains sit in the mid and upper rpm range where a 3.6 Mezger is worked hardest, and the note that comes with them is considerably louder and far more defined than standard. This is a competition part for a car that goes to circuits, and Fabspeed is explicit that it is not for the road.

Features

Straight-through X-pipe design that crosses both banks mid-system
Mandrel-bent T304L stainless steel construction
Designed for racing and maximum power applications
Improves throttle response and delivers an aggressive sports car note
Lightweight, with the mass removed from the rear of the car
Run by Rolex Grand Am Cup teams and by PCA, POC and driver education regulars
Level-1 install difficulty; DIY bolt-on with no cutting or welding required
Backed by the Fabspeed Lifetime Warranty

Specifications

Material: T304L stainless steel, mandrel bent
Design: Straight-through X-pipe
Power gain: +12 whp (Fabspeed dyno figure)
Torque gain: +12 lb-ft (Fabspeed dyno figure)
Weight savings: 25 lbs
Intended use: Closed-course and off-road only

Applications

Porsche 911 GT3: 996 | 1999-2005 | 3.6L F6

Notes

This pipe is intended for closed-course and off-road use only and is not for use on public roads. It is not California Air Resources Board certified and not EPA certified, and it will trigger a check engine light on OBD2 cars. Check your local, state and federal law before purchasing and installing, as all installation and use risk is borne by the owner and installer.
Fabspeed notes that street drivers may see a slight torque reduction at low rpm. For road-driven cars they recommend the Fabspeed Sport X-Pipe for 996 Porsche 911 GT3 (FS.POR.996GT3.SCX) instead.
Power, torque and weight figures are taken from a specific vehicle at ambient conditions. Results vary with the car, its state of tune and the conditions on the day.
This pipe replaces the factory mid-section only; everything ahead of and behind it stays in place
For circuits that enforce a sound limit, the Fabspeed Competition Muffler Outlets w/ Adjustable Turndowns (FS.POR.996GT3.CMO) let you aim the exhaust away from the meter
Upstream, the Fabspeed Sport Headers for 996 Porsche 911 GT3 are the next step, and XperTune Performance Software (FS.POR.996GT3.ET) writes the calibration to match
Browse the full Fabspeed range for the 996 GT3
Fabspeed products are expected to ship within one to two weeks of order, though timelines are often much quicker

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What does the Competition X-Pipe for 996 GT3 do? It replaces the factory mid-section with a straight-through X-pipe in mandrel-bent T304L stainless, crossing both banks so each side draws on the other’s exhaust pulses. Fabspeed records twelve wheel horsepower and twelve lb-ft from the change, along with twenty-five pounds of weight saving and a considerably louder, more defined note.
Can I drive it on public roads? No. Fabspeed specifies this pipe for closed-course and off-road use only, and it is neither CARB certified nor EPA certified. Emissions law varies by state and by county and the penalties fall on the owner, so check your local rules before buying. The Sport X-Pipe is the road-legal alternative for this chassis.
Will it trigger a check engine light? Yes, on OBD2 cars. Fabspeed states this plainly rather than burying it, and it is a normal consequence of the design rather than a fault or an installation error. Owners running the car at circuits generally accept it; owners who want the dashboard clear should look at the Sport X-Pipe instead.
Why would I lose torque at low rpm? Straight-through flow is what produces the gains in the mid and upper rpm range, and the trade for it is a small reduction down low where exhaust velocity matters more than volume. Fabspeed is open about this and recommends the Sport X-Pipe for street applications for exactly that reason. On a track car the trade is worth making.
How much power and weight does it actually change? Twelve wheel horsepower, twelve lb-ft and twenty-five pounds, all from Fabspeed’s own testing. The weight comes off the rear of the car where a 911 is most sensitive to it, so the handling change is worth as much as the power on a car being driven at the limit. Figures vary with the car and conditions.
How difficult is the installation? Straightforward. It bolts to the factory mounting points at Level-1 install difficulty, with no cutting, no welding and no fabrication required, and it comes back off just as easily if the car is returned to standard for sale. Most owners have an independent Porsche specialist fit it in a single visit.

About Fabspeed

Fabspeed Motorsport builds its exhaust, intake and software products in a 26,000 square foot facility in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, a shop that regularly hosts Porsche Club of America, Ferrari, McLaren and Lamborghini club events. Every system is developed in house, from design and engineering through dyno testing, street trials and racing. Fabspeed works alongside race engine builders and tuners in Italy, Germany and the United States, and fabricates its systems from aerospace-grade austenitic stainless steel, titanium and carbon fiber.

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