The Installation and Sounds of Porsche 991 Turbo Parts

This is a cool video that our customer Josh from Multicopter Warehouse sent us of his Porsche 991 Turbo cab.  He hooked it up with a Cobb AccessPort, Agency Power titanium exhaust, Agency Power carbon tips, Agency Power cold air intakes, and Agency Power Y-Pipe.  He put together this little video and exhaust revs to show the installation process and how good it sounds now.  With his business dedicated to the hot new flying drone market, we are sure to see some cool arial footage soon.  But check out what he has given us now.  View more of these 991 Turbo Parts Here.

 

 

The Installation and Sounds of Porsche 991 Turbo Parts

Porsche 991 Turbo Exhaust Video and High Flow Y-Pipe R&D

The only phrase that comes to mind is that we are “balls deep” in the R&D process of aftermarket performance parts for the Porsche 991 Turbo. We have completed the exhaust system with high flow catalytic converters and thought we would do a sneak peak sound clip. The exhaust system, as described here in our previous article, will be tested on the dyno as well as reviewed for driving characteristics on the road. The exhaust will be tested in stages as muffler with factory cats, OEM muffler with high flow cats, and muffler with high flow cats. In addition to the exhaust, we also have tubular manifolds in the works and several turbo/intake components.

One of the new parts we are working on is the “charge” pipe or Y-Pipe that goes into the throttlebody.  We have been very successful in the past with Y-Pipes on the Panamera Turbo, 996 Turbo, and 997.2 Turbo gaining proven horsepower on the dyno and quicker turbo spool for normal driving characteristics.  The amount of air flow you can get into the throttlebody is more important (IMO) than what happens after the throttlebody.  The increased airflow simply yields more power and performance.  On the 991 Turbo, the factory pipe from the intercoolers to the throttlebody is 2inch diameter and then merges fairly early.  To improve upon this design, we have increased the diameter of the piping to 2.5inch and maintained separate pipes as close to the throttlebody as we could to eliminate any unecessary turbulence.  The piping is designed to still work with the factory airbox and maybe (insert Dr. Evil pinky face) a new cold air intake.  Stepping up our Agency Power game is this nice CNC machined AP logo brace in the center.  Of course non of this is important unless it makes power and improves driveability so stay tuned for those tests!

Follow our Project 991 Turbo page for new developments – www.vividracing.com/991turbo

Porsche 991 Turbo Exhaust Video and High Flow Y-Pipe R&D

Carbon Fiber Y-Pipe Boosts Power on Porsche Panamera

Now being that this is the ultimate in luxury sedan, we want to make sure we keep it subtle, but still sexy.  So along with our plans to install a Vorsteiner aero kit to go with our Vorsteiner wheels, we are also adding hints of carbon fiber.  One part we just installed is the Agency Power carbon fiber Y-Pipe.  Back in 2011 we developed this part on a different Panamera Turbo here with great success.  After offering the part in aluminum for a while, we decided to also create it in carbon fiber.  Though the powdercoated aluminum looks good, there is nothing more sexy than some carbon fiber under the hood!

The throttle body on the Panamera Turbo is the same size as the Cayenne Turbo which we also use on our 996TT and 997TT TB upgrade kits. The stock YPipe is a 2 piece (halfs) plasic Y design that is smooth on the inside. The bad part about the stock one is it goes from a 78mm ID at the throttlebody down to a appx 2inch 51mm diameter Y split which then goes to rubber boost hoses that expand under pressure. Both of these are a power robbers! If you retain the stock design and stock diameter hoses, you cannot gain power no matter the Y-Pipe material. This is why we made a complete YPipe kit which retains a 3inch aluminum design all the way to the factory end piece connections.

Now because you are replacing all the factory parts with this 3 inch diameter pipe, its a tight fit in there as you can see.  The mouth of the Y-Pipe slides just on to the throttle body and this is secured with the coupler as pictured.  Having been driving around with this in our own car now for a couple of weeks, the improved throttle response from increased air flow going into the throttle body is definitely a plus!

Up next is our installation of the KW DLC lowering module.  Stay tuned to our Panamera Turbo Gallery Here.

 

Carbon Fiber Y-Pipe Boosts Power on Porsche Panamera

Yes People are Still Making 996 Turbo Performance Parts!

One of the most popular power upgrades for the Porsche 996 Turbo, X50, GT2 has been our high flow 3 inch Y-Pipe kit. Now this same kit that has been available for years is now available in full carbon fiber! The new Y-Pipe replaces the factory unit and 70% of the silicone boost hoses. Designed to work with the stock style intercoolers, we include new silicone adapters and cnc machined fittings. The new Y-Pipe reduces any possibility of pressure drop or blowing off a boost hose. As well, the Y-Pipe reduces the bend by about 45 degrees compared to stock for a straight shot to the intercooler. Because of the shape and design, airflow is improved which equals the improvement in power. Our end goal was simple, build a product that would retain the stock airbox, flow better, use OEM parts, and look the part!
Using our Mustang all wheel drive dyno, we tested the original part on a car with 91 octane and low boost set at 1.2bar. With fans moving fresh air to the intercoolers, we did a baseline on the car and achieved a starting point of 493whp and 477ft/lbs of torque. Leaving the car strapped to the dyno, we removed the stock Y-Pipe and bolted on the Agency Power upgraded carbon y-pipe. With everything secured in place, we fired up the car to give it a run with the new Y-Pipe. With absolutely NO changes to the cars configuration, the Y-Pipe added 21whp and 24ft/lbs of torque to the car. This was quite an impressive bolt on gain that also added style and potential scalable performance to the car.

This part fits all 2001-2005 Porsche 996 Turbo, X50, and GT2. All Agency Power products come with a LIMITED LIFETIME warranty.  View more info and pricing here

Yes People are Still Making 996 Turbo Performance Parts!