#1 IN 981 PERFORMANCE
The AWE Performance Exhaust for the Porsche 981 Boxster and Cayman is the product of one of the most extensive R&D programs in our catalog. Hundreds of hours. Multiple revisions. Countless dyno sessions and real-world tests. All to deliver an exhaust that captures everything the 981 is meant to be—aggressive at wide-open throttle, composed at cruise, and completely addicting from idle to redline.
We approached this system by first studying the shortcomings of what was already on the market. Competitor systems introduced unwanted frequencies and harshness in key RPM zones—something we weren’t willing to tolerate. Our team of sound engineers prototyped and refined the system over and over, tuning for tone, flow, and drivability. The result? A full-bodied Porsche soundtrack without the rasp, drone, or tinny resonance found elsewhere. Just pure tone, the way it should be.
AWE TIPS
Every AWE 981 system comes equipped with bold 102mm slash-cut tips in your choice of Chrome Silver or Diamond Black. All tips are double-walled to preserve their finish under extreme heat and are individually adjustable to set depth and stagger to your liking. Each tip is stamped with the AWE logo as a finishing touch.
100% EMISSION-FRIENDLY:
AWE Exhausts do not interfere with any factory emissions equipment.
MADE IN PA, USA:
Engineered, designed, and manufactured in-house at AWE using US-sourced .065”-wall T304L stainless steel to achieve a tone deeper than everyone else.
THE FINE PRINT:
AWE’s Perfect Fitment Guarantee, No CEL Guarantee, and Lifetime Warranty all come standard.
Have questions? We have answers. Just hit that “Ask An Expert” above.
Dyno Tests: AWE Performance Exhaust for Porsche 981 Boxster
Below are comparison dyno tests as performed on our Mustang MD-500-SE AWD dyno.
Wheel horsepower gains for the AWE Performance Exhaust for Porsche 981 Boxster
Lifetime Exhaust Warranty
Summary
The AWE Lifetime Exhaust Warranty on select AWE exhaust products protects against manufacturer defects. Manufacturer defect is defined as any characteristic of the product which hinders its usability for the purpose for which it was designed and manufactured. The warranty against manufacturer defects doesn’t cover any cosmetic changes, or normal use wear and tear. All warranties cease at a product’s discontinuance.This applies only to AWE brand exhaust tubing, welding, flex areas.
Covered
Original owner.
Period
- AWE brand exhausts: Tubing, welding, flex areas: Lifetime
- Valves on exhausts: Three-years on mechanical components, one year on valve motors
- Electronics / Electronic Components found on any product: One year*
- Catalysts: One Year
- Tip finish defects (please follow washing instructions prior to contacting support): One year (see Tip Finish below)
- Intakes (all components): One year
- Filters: One year
- Intercoolers: One year
- Other: Foilers, accessories, tools, valances, drive train stabilizers, suspension components: One year
- Turbo kits/turbochargers: Not covered under warranties, special order item.
Action
Repair, replace or consult toward resolution at AWE’s discretion.
Labor
Not covered.
Shipping
Customer is responsible for all shipping costs.
Restocking fee
n/a
Exclusions
See above
The AWE No CEL (Check Engine Light) Guarantee is noted on certain AWE products, and offers peace of mind against the appearance of Check Engine Lights when products are installed properly and used as intended, on vehicles with no additional modifications, with the exception of other AWE products intended to work with the product in question.
Covered
Original owner.
Period
One year from date of new product purchase (proof of purchase required).
Action
Repair, replace or consult toward resolution at AWE’s discretion.
Labor
Not covered.
Shipping
Customer is responsible for all shipping costs. If AWE deems the item to be defective and the item is either repaired or replaced by AWE, shipping within the US is covered by AWE.
Restocking fee
There is no restocking fee.
Exclusions
Only applicable to products where it is clearly stated as such on
www.AWE-Tuning.com.
All AWE brand products have a fitment guarantee. This is our pledge to have made products that perfectly fit, for easy installation by a qualified installer.
Covered
Original owner.
Period
30 days from purchase date, with proof of purchase.
Action
Consultation toward resolving installation issues. Should AWE deem that installation issue is due solely to a manufacturing defect, AWE will issue a replacement product or portion of product, free of charge.
Labor
Labor is not covered.
Shipping
If claim is determined by AWE at its sole discretion to be a manufacturer defect, AWE will cover two-way shipping to AWE either from consumer or dealer, and back to either consumer or dealer. AWE may also request a “Destroy in Field” of any defective parts.
Restocking
No restock fee for Manufacturer Defect.
Exclusions
No exclusions.
