The SOUL Sport Side Mufflers are designed for Porsche 997.2 Carrera owners looking for a deeper, more aggressive naturally aspirated flat-six exhaust note while maintaining the refinement expected from a street-driven 911.
Rather than using a conventional straight-through performance muffler, SOUL developed a hybrid talk-tube design. Dedicated crossover passages connect the piping before and after the mufflers, allowing a portion of the exhaust energy to bypass the primary muffling path during moderate and aggressive throttle. The result is a throatier, more engaging exhaust note under load without the harshness and excessive volume associated with a full muffler bypass.
During steady-state cruising, the primary mufflers provide substantial sound attenuation to keep the cabin refined and control unwanted resonance. This gives the Sport Side Mufflers an OEM+ character that works especially well for owners who want more feedback from the 997.2 without turning the car into an overly loud exhaust build.
The system weighs approximately 31.2 lbs, compared with approximately 34.8 lbs for the factory components, reducing rear exhaust weight by approximately 3.6 lbs / 1.5 kg. Construction consists of mandrel-bent 2.25-inch, .065-inch-wall T304L stainless steel tubing, bespoke SOUL mufflers, and laser-cut mounting brackets.
Fits 2009–2012 Porsche 997.2 Carrera Coupe and Cabriolet
Fits 2009–2012 Porsche 997.2 Carrera S Coupe and Cabriolet
Fits 2009–2012 Porsche 997.2 Carrera 4 Coupe and Cabriolet
Fits 2009–2012 Porsche 997.2 Carrera 4S Coupe and Cabriolet
Fits 2009–2012 Porsche 997.2 Targa 4
Fits 2009–2012 Porsche 997.2 Targa 4S
Fits 2011–2012 Porsche 997.2 Carrera GTS Coupe and Cabriolet
Fits 2011–2012 Porsche 997.2 Carrera 4 GTS Coupe and Cabriolet
Compatible with the 3.6L DFI naturally aspirated flat-six used in Carrera, Carrera 4, and Targa 4 models
Compatible with the 3.8L DFI naturally aspirated flat-six used in Carrera S, Carrera 4S, Targa 4S, Carrera GTS, and Carrera 4 GTS models
SOUL specifies the Sport Side Mufflers for all 997.2 Carrera vehicles.
Does not fit 997.2 Turbo, Turbo S, GT2 RS, GT3, or GT3 RS models
Direct replacement for the factory side mufflers
SOUL proprietary hybrid talk-tube design
Talk tubes bridge the exhaust path before and after the primary mufflers
Allows a portion of exhaust energy to bypass the mufflers under moderate and aggressive throttle
Produces a deeper and throatier flat-six exhaust note
Maintains a refined cabin during cruising
Designed specifically to control unwanted drone and resonance
Provides an OEM+ sound level rather than an excessively loud or harsh exhaust note
Helps mitigate rasp when paired with freer-flowing exhaust components
Excellent pairing with aftermarket headers
Excellent pairing with the SOUL Center Muffler Bypass for customers looking for additional volume
Weighs approximately 31.2 lbs / 14.2 kg
Factory exhaust components weigh approximately 34.8 lbs / 15.8 kg
Saves approximately 3.6 lbs / 1.5 kg
Constructed from 2.25-inch-diameter T304L stainless steel tubing
Uses durable .065-inch-wall tubing
Mandrel-bent tubing maintains smooth internal exhaust geometry
Uses bespoke SOUL sound-control mufflers
Precision laser-cut mounting brackets
Built and tested in a thick-gauge fixture to minimize welding distortion
Every system is rigorously quality-checked before shipment
New high-grade bolts, washers, and nuts included
Designed and manufactured in-house by SOUL Performance Products in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania
Backed by SOUL Performance Products' Lifetime Warranty for street and track use
The defining feature of the SOUL Sport Side Mufflers is the talk-tube system.
Instead of forcing 100% of the exhaust flow through a conventional muffler path, SOUL connects the exhaust piping before and after each muffler with an additional passage. This allows some exhaust energy to communicate around the primary muffling section as engine load increases.
Under light throttle and highway cruising, the system maintains the refinement expected from a muffled exhaust.
Apply more throttle and the additional exhaust communication produces a stronger, throatier flat-six tone without the raw character of a complete muffler bypass.
The result sits between the factory exhaust and a substantially more aggressive bypass system.
The Sport Side Mufflers are aimed at customers who want more Porsche flat-six sound without making the car obnoxious.
Expect:
Deeper exhaust tone
Greater engine presence under acceleration
More character at moderate and aggressive throttle
Increased high-RPM flat-six sound
Refined highway cruising
Minimal unwanted drone
Less harshness than a complete muffler bypass
SOUL specifically positions the Sport Side Mufflers as the more refined choice compared with the Center Muffler Bypass when the goal is an OEM+ exhaust note that is never excessively aggressive.
The Sport Side Mufflers can be installed by themselves or combined with the SOUL Center Muffler Bypass.
Sport Side Mufflers Only
Provides a deeper and more pronounced flat-six sound while retaining excellent cruising refinement.
Sport Side Mufflers + Center Muffler Bypass
Creates a more aggressive complete exhaust configuration with additional volume and engine feedback while retaining SOUL's muffled side sections to help manage rasp and drone.
This modular approach allows owners to start with a relatively mild exhaust modification and add additional sound later.
The Sport Side Mufflers are a fixed, non-valved exhaust system.
They physically replace the factory side mufflers, including the valved side mufflers found on vehicles equipped with Porsche Sport Exhaust.
This means a factory-PSE vehicle can use the Sport Side Mufflers, but the factory exhaust-valve sound-control function is no longer retained through the side mufflers.
This is particularly relevant for Carrera GTS and Carrera 4 GTS, which were equipped with Porsche Sport Exhaust from the factory.
GTS owners who want to retain switchable exhaust-volume control should instead consider the SOUL Valved Side Mufflers.
DasMotoring offers all currently available SOUL configurations for this product.
Reuse Factory Tips
Retains the factory exhaust-tip appearance and provides the lowest-cost configuration.
Factory-tip compatibility depends on the vehicle's existing exhaust configuration. This selection is best suited to cars using the compatible factory S-style non-PSE tip interface.
Polished Chrome
SOUL Polished Chrome tips provide a classic OEM-inspired appearance and are constructed from T304L stainless steel with a durable chrome finish.
Black Chrome
SOUL Black Chrome tips use a PVD finish over the stainless-steel construction for a darker, more aggressive appearance.
Carbon Fiber is not offered. Although older SOUL dealer listings still show the Carbon Fiber configuration, SOUL's current 997.2 tip catalog explicitly states that Carbon Fiber tips have been discontinued.
The SOUL Sport Side Mufflers are designed for Porsche 997.2 Carrera owners looking for a deeper, more aggressive naturally aspirated flat-six exhaust note while maintaining the refinement expected from a street-driven 911.
Rather than using a conventional straight-through performance muffler, SOUL developed a hybrid talk-tube design. Dedicated crossover passages connect the piping before and after the mufflers, allowing a portion of the exhaust energy to bypass the primary muffling path during moderate and aggressive throttle. The result is a throatier, more engaging exhaust note under load without the harshness and excessive volume associated with a full muffler bypass.
During steady-state cruising, the primary mufflers provide substantial sound attenuation to keep the cabin refined and control unwanted resonance. This gives the Sport Side Mufflers an OEM+ character that works especially well for owners who want more feedback from the 997.2 without turning the car into an overly loud exhaust build.
The system weighs approximately 31.2 lbs, compared with approximately 34.8 lbs for the factory components, reducing rear exhaust weight by approximately 3.6 lbs / 1.5 kg. Construction consists of mandrel-bent 2.25-inch, .065-inch-wall T304L stainless steel tubing, bespoke SOUL mufflers, and laser-cut mounting brackets.
Fits 2009–2012 Porsche 997.2 Carrera Coupe and Cabriolet
Fits 2009–2012 Porsche 997.2 Carrera S Coupe and Cabriolet
Fits 2009–2012 Porsche 997.2 Carrera 4 Coupe and Cabriolet
Fits 2009–2012 Porsche 997.2 Carrera 4S Coupe and Cabriolet
Fits 2009–2012 Porsche 997.2 Targa 4
Fits 2009–2012 Porsche 997.2 Targa 4S
Fits 2011–2012 Porsche 997.2 Carrera GTS Coupe and Cabriolet
Fits 2011–2012 Porsche 997.2 Carrera 4 GTS Coupe and Cabriolet
Compatible with the 3.6L DFI naturally aspirated flat-six used in Carrera, Carrera 4, and Targa 4 models
Compatible with the 3.8L DFI naturally aspirated flat-six used in Carrera S, Carrera 4S, Targa 4S, Carrera GTS, and Carrera 4 GTS models
SOUL specifies the Sport Side Mufflers for all 997.2 Carrera vehicles.
Does not fit 997.2 Turbo, Turbo S, GT2 RS, GT3, or GT3 RS models
Direct replacement for the factory side mufflers
SOUL proprietary hybrid talk-tube design
Talk tubes bridge the exhaust path before and after the primary mufflers
Allows a portion of exhaust energy to bypass the mufflers under moderate and aggressive throttle
Produces a deeper and throatier flat-six exhaust note
Maintains a refined cabin during cruising
Designed specifically to control unwanted drone and resonance
Provides an OEM+ sound level rather than an excessively loud or harsh exhaust note
Helps mitigate rasp when paired with freer-flowing exhaust components
Excellent pairing with aftermarket headers
Excellent pairing with the SOUL Center Muffler Bypass for customers looking for additional volume
Weighs approximately 31.2 lbs / 14.2 kg
Factory exhaust components weigh approximately 34.8 lbs / 15.8 kg
Saves approximately 3.6 lbs / 1.5 kg
Constructed from 2.25-inch-diameter T304L stainless steel tubing
Uses durable .065-inch-wall tubing
Mandrel-bent tubing maintains smooth internal exhaust geometry
Uses bespoke SOUL sound-control mufflers
Precision laser-cut mounting brackets
Built and tested in a thick-gauge fixture to minimize welding distortion
Every system is rigorously quality-checked before shipment
New high-grade bolts, washers, and nuts included
Designed and manufactured in-house by SOUL Performance Products in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania
Backed by SOUL Performance Products' Lifetime Warranty for street and track use
The defining feature of the SOUL Sport Side Mufflers is the talk-tube system.
Instead of forcing 100% of the exhaust flow through a conventional muffler path, SOUL connects the exhaust piping before and after each muffler with an additional passage. This allows some exhaust energy to communicate around the primary muffling section as engine load increases.
Under light throttle and highway cruising, the system maintains the refinement expected from a muffled exhaust.
Apply more throttle and the additional exhaust communication produces a stronger, throatier flat-six tone without the raw character of a complete muffler bypass.
The result sits between the factory exhaust and a substantially more aggressive bypass system.
The Sport Side Mufflers are aimed at customers who want more Porsche flat-six sound without making the car obnoxious.
Expect:
Deeper exhaust tone
Greater engine presence under acceleration
More character at moderate and aggressive throttle
Increased high-RPM flat-six sound
Refined highway cruising
Minimal unwanted drone
Less harshness than a complete muffler bypass
SOUL specifically positions the Sport Side Mufflers as the more refined choice compared with the Center Muffler Bypass when the goal is an OEM+ exhaust note that is never excessively aggressive.
The Sport Side Mufflers can be installed by themselves or combined with the SOUL Center Muffler Bypass.
Sport Side Mufflers Only
Provides a deeper and more pronounced flat-six sound while retaining excellent cruising refinement.
Sport Side Mufflers + Center Muffler Bypass
Creates a more aggressive complete exhaust configuration with additional volume and engine feedback while retaining SOUL's muffled side sections to help manage rasp and drone.
This modular approach allows owners to start with a relatively mild exhaust modification and add additional sound later.
The Sport Side Mufflers are a fixed, non-valved exhaust system.
They physically replace the factory side mufflers, including the valved side mufflers found on vehicles equipped with Porsche Sport Exhaust.
This means a factory-PSE vehicle can use the Sport Side Mufflers, but the factory exhaust-valve sound-control function is no longer retained through the side mufflers.
This is particularly relevant for Carrera GTS and Carrera 4 GTS, which were equipped with Porsche Sport Exhaust from the factory.
GTS owners who want to retain switchable exhaust-volume control should instead consider the SOUL Valved Side Mufflers.
DasMotoring offers all currently available SOUL configurations for this product.
Reuse Factory Tips
Retains the factory exhaust-tip appearance and provides the lowest-cost configuration.
Factory-tip compatibility depends on the vehicle's existing exhaust configuration. This selection is best suited to cars using the compatible factory S-style non-PSE tip interface.
Polished Chrome
SOUL Polished Chrome tips provide a classic OEM-inspired appearance and are constructed from T304L stainless steel with a durable chrome finish.
Black Chrome
SOUL Black Chrome tips use a PVD finish over the stainless-steel construction for a darker, more aggressive appearance.
Carbon Fiber is not offered. Although older SOUL dealer listings still show the Carbon Fiber configuration, SOUL's current 997.2 tip catalog explicitly states that Carbon Fiber tips have been discontinued.
