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Porsche 911 Turbo 997: waking up the twin-turbo flat-six, the complete guide

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Porsche 911 Turbo 997: waking up the twin-turbo flat-six, the complete guide

For many, the 997 Turbo is the ultimate 911 Turbo: the last compact format, the Mezger engine in the early cars, and values that keep climbing. A quality exhaust system is the modification that elevates it without altering its original character. Here you will find everything that matters before configuring the exhaust for your Porsche 911 Turbo type 997.1: material, valves, tips and vehicle inspection.

Your valved exhaust for Porsche 911 Turbo 997.1 is configured from your VIN, and the Porsche 911 997 Valved Exhaust page brings together every system we make for this generation.

Brushed titanium valved exhaust for Porsche 911 Turbo 997.1 3.6 biturbo (2006-2009), pure sound without resonator, Rog gloss black tips - RogMotorsportValved Exhaust System for Porsche 911 Turbo 997.1 3.6 biturbo (2006-2009)From $4,940 · free delivery · 20 working days View
Rog valved exhaust system for Porsche 911 Turbo type 997.1

Your Rog exhaust for the Porsche 911 Turbo type 997.1

Price shown on the product page, in your currency

Configure my exhaust

The short answer.

Vehicles
Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6 type 997.1 (2006-2009). Same exhaust for the coupé and convertible
Engine
480 hp · 620 Nm
Exhaust
Valved cat-back, built for your VIN
Material
304 stainless steel or titanium
Valves
Rog remote, or factory control if your vehicle has it
Lead time
20 working days from order confirmation to delivery
Warranty
3 years, parts and workmanship

Closely related versions have their own guide: Porsche 911 Carrera type 997.1, Porsche 718 Boxster / Cayman 2.0 turbo type 982, Porsche 718 Boxster / Cayman GTS 2.5 turbo type 982, Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 / Spyder 4.0 type 982.

The twin-turbo flat-6: absolute performance, enforced discretion

The twin-turbo flat-six in your 911 Turbo 997 is an absolute performance benchmark: hypercar acceleration, all-weather ability, legendary reliability. Porsche calibrated it for total versatility, and the factory exhaust favours discretion: the Turbo has historically been the quietest 911. Many owners want to keep that civility, but be able to step out of it.

The Rog exhaust makes it possible: with the valves open, the twin-turbo flat-6 reveals a deep, technical growl, punctuated by the breathing of the turbos. With the valves closed, the legendary discretion is intact.

What makes up the exhaust on your Porsche 911 Turbo type 997.1

Here is what the Rog exhaust replaces, and where the sound is shaped.

How the exhaust system is laid out From left to right: the engine, then the Rog cat-back with its valved silencer and tips.Rog cat-back: the complete exhaustEngine
Valves closed: the silencer does its work and the sound stays discreet.Valves open: the direct path opens up and the engine finds its full voice.Schematic only; the actual routing depends on the vehicle.

The cat-back is the complete exhaust system

It is everything you can see under your Porsche 911 Turbo type 997.1, all the way to the tips: pipes, silencer, valves. This is the part where most of our research and development goes, the part that shapes the sound, and it fits without touching the engine or the ECU.

Your Porsche 911 Turbo type 997.1 in figures

An exhaust system is judged first by ear and on the scales. The extra horsepower comes from an ECU remap.

Power

Factory480 hp
Stage 2551 hp

Torque

Factory620 Nm
Stage 2767 Nm

Published factory and Stage 2 figures.

The Rog exhaust works with or without an ECU remap. To get the full potential out of your Porsche 911 Turbo type 997.1, we advise taking it to an approved tuning centre afterwards.

To be completely transparent: the exhaust alone brings better breathing and sound. The twin-turbo flat-6 is one of the most underexploited engines from the factory: at Stage 2 with an ECU remap at an approved tuning centre, the figures above remain well below what the engine can take when tuned, and Porsche reliability does the rest.

Configuring your exhaust, step by step

3 choices, in the same order as the product page configurator.

  1. Step 1 of 3: Material: stainless steel or titanium

    Titanium costs more than stainless steel; the price of each version is shown on the product page, in your currency.

    304 stainless steel

    Weight
    Baseline
    Sound
    Full and rounded

    The safe bet: strong, corrosion-proof, with a full, rounded sound. The best value for money.

    Titanium

    Weight
    Around 40% lighter
    Sound
    Metallic, crystal-clear

    It makes the exhaust around 40% lighter for the same design. Its note is more metallic and clearer higher up the rev range, and its finish ranges from brushed to blued.

    No worries on durability: 304 stainless steel shrugs off winter road salt and titanium does not rust. Stainless steel or titanium: what really changes.

  2. Step 2 of 3: Valves: Rog remote or factory control

    Two ways to control the valves on your Porsche 911 Turbo type 997.1.

    Rog remote

    Rog remote for opening and closing the valves

    A discreet control unit in the boot and a two-button remote: you open and close whenever you like, independently of the drive modes. For fitting, we support you by email.

    Factory control

    • Only for vehicles fitted with factory valves
    • Controlled by the drive modes

    For vehicles fitted with factory valves: the exhaust connects to their control and the drive modes stay in charge, with no extra control unit.

    At 130 km/h, many sports exhausts drone. Here, with the valves closed, the exhaust flows through the silencer and stays composed when cruising; open, it makes itself heard when you choose. More about exhaust drone.

  3. Step 3 of 3: Tips: the visual signature

    Match the tips to the style of your Porsche 911 Turbo type 997.1, understated or bold. A particular finish in mind? Send us a photo and we will look at it together.

    • Chrome
    • Gloss black
    • Blued titanium
    Exhaust tips for Porsche 911 Turbo type 997.1
Your exhaust$4,940
Continue with this configuration

Your choices carry over to the product page: only the finishes, your VIN and the cart remain.

The Rog sound signature on the twin-turbo flat-6

Our exhaust gives the Turbo the voice its spec sheet deserves: a deep, technical growl, audible turbo breathing, and crackles on the overrun with the valves open. With the valves closed, the Turbo's legendary discretion is fully preserved. The best of both worlds, at the touch of a remote.

Valves open and valves closed: the gas path through the Rog silencer
Valves open, valves closed: the path the gases take through the silencer.

From order to fitting

  1. Configuration

    You configure the exhaust and enter the VIN from box E of your registration document or from the base of the windscreen.

  2. Check

    Your VIN is checked before any manufacturing begins.

  3. Manufacturing

    The exhaust is produced to order, for your vehicle.

  4. Delivery

    Free, insured parcel, tracking number from dispatch.

  5. Fitting

    Around two hours in the workshop, with no welding or cutting.

20 working days from order confirmation to delivery

Warranty
3 years, parts and workmanship, from the date of purchase
Payment
Card, PayPal or bank transfer
Installation
At the garage of your choice

Is your Porsche 911 Turbo type 997.1 still under the manufacturer's warranty? In Europe, the manufacturer cannot refuse cover simply because a part from another brand has been fitted: it is up to the manufacturer to prove that the fault comes from that part. Our article on the manufacturer's warranty.

Our recommendations for your Porsche 911 Turbo type 997.1

Every Porsche 911 Turbo type 997.1 has its own story and its own use: if none of these profiles sounds like you, let's talk.

Configure my exhaust for the Porsche 911 Turbo type 997.1

Porsche 911 Turbo type 997.1: your questions

How much power does an exhaust add on the Porsche 911 Turbo type 997.1?

As standard, the Porsche 911 Turbo type 997.1 produces 480 hp and 620 Nm. The exhaust alone acts first on sound, breathing and weight; the extra horsepower comes from an ECU remap. With a Stage 2 build, the published figures reach 551 hp and 767 Nm.

Stainless steel or titanium: which material for the Porsche 911 Turbo type 997.1?

The Rog exhaust comes in stainless steel and titanium, at the price shown on the product page in your currency. Stainless steel is the safe bet, with a full sound; titanium makes the exhaust around 40% lighter and gives a more metallic note higher up the rev range.

Is the Rog exhaust loud all the time on the Porsche 911 Turbo type 997.1?

No, that is the whole point of the valves. Closed, the Porsche 911 Turbo type 997.1 stays comfortable; open, the engine breaks free. You choose at any moment.

Will a Rog exhaust pass vehicle inspection on the Porsche 911 Turbo type 997.1?

The exhaust replaces the rear section of the exhaust system on the Porsche 911 Turbo type 997.1, with no work on the engine or the ECU. Present the car with the valves closed.

How is the Rog exhaust fitted on the Porsche 911 Turbo type 997.1?

With clamps and gaskets, no welding or cutting: around two hours in the workshop for a well-equipped mechanic. The exhaust is built to the VIN of your Porsche 911 Turbo type 997.1.

What price and lead time for a Rog exhaust on the Porsche 911 Turbo type 997.1?

The price depends on the configuration and is shown on the product page, in your currency. Allow 20 working days from order confirmation to delivery. Delivery is free and the exhaust comes with a 3-year warranty.

Valved Exhaust System for Porsche 911 Turbo 997.1 3.6 biturbo (2006-2009)

From $4,940 · 3-year warranty

Configure my exhaust

Unsure about your configuration? Write to us.

Stainless steel or titanium, Rog remote or factory control: the right choice depends on how you drive and on your Porsche 911 Turbo type 997.1. We take the time to talk it through before you order, with a reply within 24 hours. We are not here to push a sale: we help you choose, even if that means a cheaper option because it suits the way you drive. Write to us: we reply in writing, in English.

contact@rogmotorsport.com

Rog is a French brand, and the way we work comes down to one idea: an exhaust system should be sold with advice, not just a product page. More than 500 exhaust systems fitted and a rating of 4.9 out of 5.

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