Which exhaust system would you pick?

Y-DesygnGuy · #1 (**permalink**) 02-28-2008, 09:29 PM

Since I am so new to the Cayman I was looking for some advice from some of you who have already changed the exhaust out. Which one of the two would you pick.

Agency Power Exhaust System
or a
B&B Tri-Flo Exhaust System

I might and this is a big might, but I might actually be able to get the B&B system for free. They have not made an 08 system yet and I live down the street from them, so to speak(i used to actually work for them 3 years ago). So they would use my cayman to make the prototype with and I would get it for free after they were finished. So of course if I can get one for free then I would obviously take that one. But if I had to pay for it, I wasn't sure which one is actually better. I have not heard of a Agency Power Exhaust before.

I know neither of the systems are going to really be a big HP gain. I want to enhance the sound a little is all. Not that there is anything wrong with the way it sings to me now.

Anyways thanks for any input, I apprecaite it!

***DaveN007*** · #2 (**permalink**) 02-28-2008, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Y-DesygnGuy

Since I am so new to the Cayman I was looking for some advice from some of you who have already changed the exhaust out. Which one of the two would you pick.

Agency Power Exhaust System
or a
B&B Tri-Flo Exhaust System

I might and this is a big might, but I might actually be able to get the B&B system for free. They have not made an 08 system yet and I live down the street from them, so to speak(i used to actually work for them 3 years ago). So they would use my cayman to make the prototype with and I would get it for free after they were finished. So of course if I can get one for free then I would obviously take that one. But if I had to pay for it, I wasn't sure which one is actually better. I have not heard of a Agency Power Exhaust before.

I know neither of the systems are going to really be a big HP gain. I want to enhance the sound a little is all. Not that there is anything wrong with the way it sings to me now.

Anyways thanks for any input, I apprecaite it!

Neither are at the top of my list because there seems to be more collective experience around with other types.

I would go Capristo if I could justify the $$$.

Most likely I will end up with Borla, Milltek or Remus.

This could be a geographic thing, of course.

Search on "exhaust" and the above brands.

**KS-CS** · #3 (**permalink**) 02-28-2008, 09:56 PM

Those 2 choices would also be on my short list if and when I decide to get a cat-back. I think they both sound pretty similar from their sound clips and they appear to be of similar design.

The Agency Power retails for about $500 less if you use your stock tips (which is what I would prefer anyway). I would guess that their HP gains would be pretty close to the same. Obviously, if you can get the B&B for free, that would be the way to go IMO.

Y-DesygnGuy · #4 (**permalink**) 02-28-2008, 10:21 PM

Thank you both for the input so quickly. This system sounds amazing "Capristo" as I am sure so is the price. Which I was never able to locate a cost on that. I see the Remus is right around what I epxect. Borla is a no brainer really, they always make a nice product. It was always funny to be at SEMA and have the Borla both across from the B&B both.

Thanks again, lots of reading to do now!

Oh heck while I am asking questions, which ECU software would you all chose?

**suneet** · #5 (**permalink**) 02-28-2008, 10:41 PM

catback only: AWE
Full system: Capristo

**KS-CS** · #6 (**permalink**) 02-29-2008, 12:28 AM

I see that B&B is based in the Phoenix area as is Vivid Racing, which sells the Agency Power exhaust. I know there is a member on CC there who has the A.P. (I believe he was their "guinea pig") and I assume someone locally must have a B&B, so you might be able to get a look at those 2 first hand before deciding.

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Originally Posted by Y-DesygnGuy

. . . Oh heck while I am asking questions, which ECU software would you all chose?

As for the ECU, I went for the Softronic; if you look at the Softronic plenum thread, you'll see there are over 50 people waiting (anxiously) for the release of the plenum, based on the projected HP gains with that mod combo. If you haven't already, I'd recommend reading thru some of the Softronic threads to get an idea of the pros and cons. You might want to look at this thread:
Revo Remap vs Softronic as a start.

**Gator Bite** · #7 (**permalink**) 02-29-2008, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Y-DesygnGuy

Since I am so new to the Cayman I was looking for some advice from some of you who have already changed the exhaust out. Which one of the two would you pick.

Agency Power Exhaust System
or a
B&B Tri-Flo Exhaust System

What do those two systems cost?

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Originally Posted by Y-DesygnGuy

I know neither of the systems are going to really be a big HP gain.

I have never heard of Agency Power Exhaust. I can't say on that one.

I may be mistaken, but I think I sort of remember reading somewhere that the B&B system actually produced less horsepower on the Boxsters. Can anyone else verify this?

**KS-CS** · #8 (**permalink**) 02-29-2008, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Gator Bite

What do those two systems cost?

The B&B goes for about $1500 (cat back w/o secondary cats); the AP is about $985 w/o tips or an extra $250 for their custom tips.

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I have never heard of Agency Power Exhaust. I can't say on that one . . .

Here's a link at Vivid: AP Cayman/Boxster exhaust

EDIT: Oops - it looks like Vivid also sells the B&B cat back for about the same price as the AP. Is there some reason the exhausts for 06-07 year models won't fit on a '08?