Fabspeed or Fister?

[dyerhaus]

Looking for a sound upgrade to my 996. I like a deeper, more guttural sound. Based on videos of each, it seems the Fabspeed is more to my liking. That doesn’t mean the Fister sounds bad—because it doesn’t—I think I just prefer the Fabspeed sound. But, in all honesty, it’s hard to tell from a video. I’ve never heard either in person.

 

I’m wondering who has experience with either one of these (or both) and looking for opinions/reasons why one might be better than the other. While they both produce great sounds, there’s a significant difference in price and benefits.

 

Fabspeed:

http://www.fabspeed.com/996-carrera-muffler-bypass-pipes/

 

Fister:

http://fdmotorsports.net/fister-exhaust-996/

[dporto]

That's a fairly apples to oranges comparison. There's obviously going to be a major difference with no muffler at all (fabspeed bypass pipes - deletes the muffler and is most likely crazy loud). I think this is a better/more direct comparison: http://www.fabspeed.com/996-carrera-maxflo-performance-exhaust-system/  As you can see, the price difference is huge... I can speak for the Maxflo's as I've got them on my car (I didn't purchase though - They were on it when I bought). They sound great and save a little weight - the power increase is highly debatable and without the rest of a complete system and possibly a tune shouldn't really be a factor.  

Edited March 30, 2017 by dporto

[dyerhaus]

1 hour ago, dporto said:

That's a fairly apples to oranges comparison. There's obviously going to be a major difference with no muffler at all (fabspeed bypass pipes - deletes the muffler and is most likely crazy loud). I think this is a better/more direct comparison: http://www.fabspeed.com/996-carrera-maxflo-performance-exhaust-system/  As you can see, the price difference is huge... I can speak for the Maxflo's as I've got them on my car (I didn't purchase though - They were on it when I bought). They sound great and save a little weight - the power increase is highly debatable and without the rest of a complete system and possibly a tune shouldn't really be a factor.  

 

That's good to know! I am looking just to get the sound a bit deeper and louder, not crazy! I've heard a few others recommend the Maxflow system as well, and it sounds like that might be the better option. But, wow, yeah—that price! Well, it's not something I was looking to do immediately. Thank you!!

[rsq911]

I had Tubi and Mille Miglia.  I currently run the Mille Miglias and am very happy.

 

Both offer a different sound in addition to Fabspeed and Fister.

 

For me, the Tubi's were higher pitched and had the Italian "crackle".  The Mille Miglia's were lower in pitch, with more "growl".  Sort of comparing a Ferrari to a Corvette.

 

The Mille Miglia's are louder than Tubi, but not bypass loud.  

 

The Fister's sound good, sort of a subdued blend of straight pipe crackle and lower volume aftermarket, until you get on it.

 

They are all good.  Like dporto said:  "apples to oranges."  Just depends on what you want.

 

Another option is to have your stock ones modified.  Have the Fister done, and then have the internal baffles reworked.  The inside is a maze that would drive a mouse crazy!

 

Also look into M&M, FVD sells them.  Some very cool exhausts.

 

But, since your original question was to Fabspeed or Fister, for a deeper sound, why not try the Fister and the other "Gundo" where it bypasses from the top capped area of the stock muffler, sort of "double."  Don't get me wrong, Fabspeed makes a great product, what about the Supercuts?

 

Best of luck,

Paul

This is the M&M from FVD, which has no side mufflers, basically an X pipe with cats and mufflers, or quad mufflers for the cat delete.  

 

 

 

Edited March 31, 2017 by rsq911