My mods - I'm VERY happy with the results!

[tbridges996]

Thanks to this website, I've learned a ton and gotten great advice/feedback from several members. About 4-5 months ago, I bought another 911 (2000 996 CAB). I noticed when I got it that it sounded like a sewing machine so I've been on a quest to make the car sound better and add a little Hp. I ended up doing 4 things and the car is absolutely a different car (responsiveness, sound).

1. Did the GIAC performance tune/software update.

2. Added the EVO cold air kit

3. Changed the mufflers to Maxspeed Maxflo.

4. Put in the short shifter kit. The mechanic in Atlanta talked me into a knock-off of a B&M and I couldn't be happier. Less expensive and it's ergonomically better IMHO (it tilts so it slots into your hand much better).

I ABSOLUTELY love my 996 now - I will probably do some addditional mods to the car but for now, I'm quite happy with the car and just wanted to share my results. I've been quoted Hp gains (by my mechanic) by doing these mods and because folks will argue this is nonsense, I will just say that the car is definitely much more responsive and the sound is exactly what I was looking for (quiet in the lower RPM's or higher gears but DEFINITELY barks at you if you step on it).

Thanks again for all the advice. In particular, I'd like to thank members: Chuck Jones and phillipj.

Take care,

Todd

[phillipj]

Thanks to this website, I've learned a ton and gotten great advice/feedback from several members. About 4-5 months ago, I bought another 911 (2000 996 CAB). I noticed when I got it that it sounded like a sewing machine so I've been on a quest to make the car sound better and add a little Hp. I ended up doing 4 things and the car is absolutely a different car (responsiveness, sound).

1. Did the GIAC performance tune/software update.

2. Added the EVO cold air kit

3. Changed the mufflers to Maxspeed Maxflo.

4. Put in the short shifter kit. The mechanic in Atlanta talked me into a knock-off of a B&M and I couldn't be happier. Less expensive and it's ergonomically better IMHO (it tilts so it slots into your hand much better).

I ABSOLUTELY love my 996 now - I will probably do some addditional mods to the car but for now, I'm quite happy with the car and just wanted to share my results. I've been quoted Hp gains (by my mechanic) by doing these mods and because folks will argue this is nonsense, I will just say that the car is definitely much more responsive and the sound is exactly what I was looking for (quiet in the lower RPM's or higher gears but DEFINITELY barks at you if you step on it).

Thanks again for all the advice. In particular, I'd like to thank members: Chuck Jones and phillipj.

Take care,

Todd

Todd,

Great to hear you ar happy with the mods!! Also happy you like the Fabspeeds since I recommended them!

Glad to be of help and enjoy your toy!

Phillipj

[tbridges996]

Thanks to this website, I've learned a ton and gotten great advice/feedback from several members. About 4-5 months ago, I bought another 911 (2000 996 CAB). I noticed when I got it that it sounded like a sewing machine so I've been on a quest to make the car sound better and add a little Hp. I ended up doing 4 things and the car is absolutely a different car (responsiveness, sound).

1. Did the GIAC performance tune/software update.

2. Added the EVO cold air kit

3. Changed the mufflers to Maxspeed Maxflo.

4. Put in the short shifter kit. The mechanic in Atlanta talked me into a knock-off of a B&M and I couldn't be happier. Less expensive and it's ergonomically better IMHO (it tilts so it slots into your hand much better).

I ABSOLUTELY love my 996 now - I will probably do some addditional mods to the car but for now, I'm quite happy with the car and just wanted to share my results. I've been quoted Hp gains (by my mechanic) by doing these mods and because folks will argue this is nonsense, I will just say that the car is definitely much more responsive and the sound is exactly what I was looking for (quiet in the lower RPM's or higher gears but DEFINITELY barks at you if you step on it).

Thanks again for all the advice. In particular, I'd like to thank members: Chuck Jones and phillipj.

Take care,

Todd

Todd,

Great to hear you ar happy with the mods!! Also happy you like the Fabspeeds since I recommended them!

Glad to be of help and enjoy your toy!

Phillipj

Phillip - you were DEAD on with the Fabspeeds. Except for them shipping the wrong tips (should get them any day), I LOVE the sound of them. Now I need to decide if the RSS Plenum is WORTH the $1000? I will probably "marinate" on it and decide a little later. I love the GIAC, short shifter, Fabspeed mufflers and the EVO CAI.