Transforming My Cheap Porsche 996! GT3 Exhaust, Suspension & More

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  • @Silverhalide44
    @Silverhalide44 2 місяці тому +561

    These videos cannot stop. From your photo episodes, to the Volvo builds and now Porsche. I'm hooked.

    • @wheelemverb
      @wheelemverb  2 місяці тому +11

      Thank you

    • @xnknxwncr34txr38
      @xnknxwncr34txr38 Місяць тому +1

      Fr.

    • @remigiusznowacki2275
      @remigiusznowacki2275 Місяць тому +1

      Indeed

    • @TahirZeb-jf2fn
      @TahirZeb-jf2fn Місяць тому +1

      Love your content brother

    • @daewoo_5366
      @daewoo_5366 Місяць тому +1

      ⁠hey bro, fantastic video. Would you want to sell the fabricated pipes to make this exhaust? I’ll buy a set right now from you. I have been looking into doing this exhaust for weeks now and there’s no exhaust shop near me that can do this. I have a ‘99 996 with Fabspeed headers that fit like OEM.
      I’ll buy some pipes to connect the GT3 muffler from you.

  • @KN-vl9ob
    @KN-vl9ob 2 місяці тому +240

    There's many automotive channels on YT now..but there are a few that stand out and this is one of them...the content is just clean...don't change what you are doing

  • @okletsskate
    @okletsskate Місяць тому +45

    As the local Saab guy in LA ( I don't live too far from your neighborhood) I must say, this is the content I look for in automotive channels. I used to follow your photography as it was a hobby of mine. I am really into the no nonsense, realistic approach to wrenching on cars. No crazy tropical house and wild sponsorships with completely unattainable cars. I love the direction this channel is going and it really inspires me to keep up the jobs on my own cars. Keep it up!

  • @cedricl.marquard6273
    @cedricl.marquard6273 2 місяці тому +28

    I really enjoy the chill nature of the videos and how much you go through the work. Makes it feel a bit like one is there in the garage with you.

  • @slavik2121
    @slavik2121 2 місяці тому +22

    You make all of this look so easy! Really enjoy your build and diy attitude!

  • @TomHamilton-rg7cp
    @TomHamilton-rg7cp 2 місяці тому +9

    The blue brake fluid was Super Blue High Temp Brake Fluid. It was outlawed several years ago in the USA because of the unique color. Standard color for the fluid per the US regulations is gold. But the same good stuff can be had in the approved color. Nice updates!

  • @Passon4Pastry
    @Passon4Pastry 2 місяці тому +12

    20:57 when you were saying that the engine sounded like two i3 engines together I didn't know how that sounded raw. but with the demonstration, your explanation makes perfect sense.

  • @akassrugby
    @akassrugby 2 місяці тому +8

    Nice videos dude. I have a 2002 C2 that I've done TONS of work on, lmk if you have any questions about niche 996 info bc I've spent hours on the forums/fiddling on these cars. Glad to see others enjoying these cars as much as I do!

  • @gabem6519
    @gabem6519 2 місяці тому +3

    Have to say, I love your videos Willem. from the montages, the comprehensive tips you lead us through step by step. I’m hoping one day in a future video you would consider walking us through your shop space and different organizational techniques you have for some of us just starting out to look at as a sort of scaffold for our own personal work spaces. Cheers

  • @MrCarGuy
    @MrCarGuy 2 місяці тому +10

    Take inspiration from the 996 GT3 cup cars. They also modified the original side exit bumpers to be center exit. Look at how they cut the bumper to look nicer. You can cut off the metal protrusions for the black plastic bumperettes and fill in the holes to make it euro style like the cup cars. Or source a euro bumper so you don't need to repaint it

  • @mateoelizondo5480
    @mateoelizondo5480 2 місяці тому +3

    I absolutely love your videos and your editing style !
    You're chill, have a good personality and you actually show what you're doing in detail
    I've never been a fan of the 996 but you're making me like it more with how cool it seems to mod it
    This GT3 muffler is absolutely fantastic and the 911 now sounds like a proper flat six

  • @twstedkey
    @twstedkey Місяць тому +1

    Dude, I don’t comment often on your videos, but every once in a while I just have to. Love the way the 996 is turning out so far, this car is up there on my dream list and it’s awesome seeing your vision coming to life. Really inspiring me to work harder towards getting one for myself! Keep it up man you’re doing great

  • @Shadowcify
    @Shadowcify Місяць тому +36

    10:25 the old shocks don’t look bad at all, just a little dirty. You could probably resell them.

    • @bunnNop
      @bunnNop Місяць тому +2

      exactly it ran for around 20 years and still looks good. maybe he said that because it was a promotion.

  • @bunnNop
    @bunnNop Місяць тому +1

    it so peaceful watching these videos. need more of these.

  • @Senne_Maebe
    @Senne_Maebe 2 місяці тому +2

    My favourite automotive channel at the moment. Always look forward to your video's. Keep doing what you're doing!

  • @alexzondir
    @alexzondir 2 місяці тому +2

    God, this sound of new muffler is the best... Thank you for nice videos

  • @OwenCasarella
    @OwenCasarella Місяць тому

    Beautiful build so far! The 996.1 is my attainable dream car, and it was awesome seeing your plans for this one

  • @HeadbangMushroom
    @HeadbangMushroom Місяць тому +2

    when bleedimg brake you'll want the bottle to be higher than the bleed nipple, so that air bubbles don't get trapped in the line and actually move into the bottle. great video non the less

  • @xxhotelcrazyxx
    @xxhotelcrazyxx 20 днів тому +1

    I put this same oem titanium muffler mated to my fabspeed headers on my '91 964 RWB and damn what a symphony it produces! Nice work! Just discovered your channel today. I've been watching all your 996 content.

  • @Mo-Elite-Devices
    @Mo-Elite-Devices 12 днів тому

    Stumbled upon your channel on the Volvo build, and I haven't been disappointed since.

  • @Gooose1309
    @Gooose1309 2 місяці тому +1

    One of my favorite channels. Always look forward to your videos. Keep it up!!

  • @speedshark93
    @speedshark93 Місяць тому

    Awesome stuff. Love the mods. That exhaust upgrade was worth every pretty penny you spent. Sounds so good.

  • @ryansanchez2448
    @ryansanchez2448 Місяць тому

    Im a 986 owner and i love watching 996/986 content and you just got my sub because i also have been considering a volvo and when i looked at your other videos on it... Well done! Im here to say now!

  • @TristanYapchiongco
    @TristanYapchiongco 2 місяці тому +10

    More 996 content please! 🔥

  • @loxxrider
    @loxxrider 2 місяці тому +4

    That sounds so much better! Nice work

  • @veeco3110
    @veeco3110 2 місяці тому

    This is awesome! I had a s60r which your channel brought back memories of that car. Now I have a ruf rturbo and I have a titanium gt3rs center muffler on my car. So glad more people are doing this mod! Keep up the great work brother

  • @lordwalker71
    @lordwalker71 2 місяці тому +90

    Exhaust looks a bit weird because the bumper was designed for the original exhaust.

    • @wheelemverb
      @wheelemverb  2 місяці тому +33

      still figuring it out! will get it looking better with some shorter different tips

    • @mullner88
      @mullner88 2 місяці тому +32

      Can look into getting a 996 cup rear bumper
      Replicas are pretty cheap

    • @plaz2379
      @plaz2379 Місяць тому +21

      @@wheelemverb I second the 996 Cup bumper! It would complete the car's look with the exhaust and all!

  • @zayd55
    @zayd55 Місяць тому

    You have great mechanic skills for such a young guy. Well done dude!

  • @jakevits9937
    @jakevits9937 2 місяці тому +1

    I want to thank you for the awesome content! I love your car videos as well as your film ones. But man... your car vlogs are spectacular! I love it!

  • @ekjazzy98
    @ekjazzy98 2 місяці тому +123

    bro came back 10x harder 😭

  • @arthurborba2994
    @arthurborba2994 20 днів тому

    Congrats! That's a very nice channel! For your Porche, I recommend a complete detail under and in the ridden parts!

  • @mrdeeds83
    @mrdeeds83 2 місяці тому

    Another banger! That muffler replacement makes the car sound much better. That GT3 exhaust is worth every dollar! Looking forward to the next episode. Let's GO!

  • @Gearsandco
    @Gearsandco Місяць тому

    This 996 sounds insane! love the build, hope to see more things done on it!

  • @hcooC
    @hcooC Місяць тому

    Great stuff! Keen to see it with wheel spacers and a new gear ⚙️ shift bushing.

  • @Ezrabastian
    @Ezrabastian 2 місяці тому +1

    Giving us what we want, instant results. Gold!

  • @marshallquinn6653
    @marshallquinn6653 2 місяці тому +158

    Hold up we can’t just ignore that S2000 😳

  • @LiamDrives
    @LiamDrives 2 місяці тому +2

    Best car channel rn. Loving the Porsche content.

  • @Rebuild1
    @Rebuild1 2 місяці тому

    It's gonna be even more perfect with spacers as you said, this 996 looks amazing congrats man!

  • @AREYdaABBOT
    @AREYdaABBOT 25 днів тому

    Excellent video and love the music too! Great quality

  • @sebastianskr4309
    @sebastianskr4309 Місяць тому

    Great films and an awesome showcase of the work during the renovation-thank you for such content! Thanks to it, I’m starting to believe I can try tinkering with this car myself. A question from an amateur: could you add in the comments under the video where you bought the parts? And maybe sometimes include info about the tools you used? That would be super helpful! Take care-I’ll keep following your channel.

  • @LeSpameurYT
    @LeSpameurYT Місяць тому +1

    The final sound is insane !

  • @Lucas-pj8fo
    @Lucas-pj8fo 2 місяці тому +1

    Now I just need more of those Porsche Film Photos and resist the urge to buy a project car. Great Video!

  • @MercyOfDarkness
    @MercyOfDarkness 2 місяці тому +66

    The exhaust sounds dope, looks are not really up my alley.

    • @wheelemverb
      @wheelemverb  2 місяці тому +25

      I agree the tips need work and I think im going to build a V2 of this.

    • @MercyOfDarkness
      @MercyOfDarkness 2 місяці тому +4

      @@wheelemverb Cant wait man, your videography is also spot on. Much enjoyment to be had.

    • @daewoo_5366
      @daewoo_5366 Місяць тому +1

      @@wheelemverb Did you use a stainless steel GT3 muffler or is that titanium? For $1k I assume stainless.

  • @nicung4946
    @nicung4946 Місяць тому

    return of the king

  • @AkshitRaul
    @AkshitRaul 2 місяці тому +1

    Yo man I am new to this channel. This 996 made me come here. You doing real good work. SUBSCRIBED ❤🎉

  • @bullydungeon9631
    @bullydungeon9631 Місяць тому

    That muffler's low tones are amazing

  • @Bostongreenm3.
    @Bostongreenm3. 2 місяці тому +1

    I found your channel a few weeks ago and now I’m hooked. This motivates me to one day have a 911 of my own! I might even sell my e36 M3 to fund it haha

  • @alexkosarek9931
    @alexkosarek9931 2 місяці тому +2

    Let’s go I was waiting for some 996 content!!

  • @stephenrohrbacher5919
    @stephenrohrbacher5919 Місяць тому

    Looking good! Consider getting the gear box warm with a drive and then pulling your fill plug. If you get some fluid out, that would mean you over serviced it as well. I recently went through the same thing with my 991. Great channel. Keep it up.

  • @AlysVintageCameraAlley
    @AlysVintageCameraAlley Місяць тому

    Amazing Willem. How did you learn to do this? I never thought I’d watch content like this but I loved watching my late brother do this stuff and this was bringing back all the feels for me. Great job

  • @yourmatemichael
    @yourmatemichael Місяць тому

    Random Porsche community thing I learned on my 944's wheels, face the tip of the Porsche crest towards the valve stem. It's the Porsche way! haha. 996 looks & sounds great!

  • @karimhuerta597
    @karimhuerta597 Місяць тому +6

    Check the transmission fill procedure, on the automatic transmission you should fill up until fluid flows from the fill plug, then close the fill plug and start the engine, then let the fluid go trough the whole transmission, once you’re at around 30 Celsius with the engine still working you open the fill plug again and fill until it spills again.
    Maybe this procedure applies to the manuals too and explains why there was that extra fluid.

  • @tspiddyfilms1719
    @tspiddyfilms1719 Місяць тому

    This video is absolute class dude instant sub! Please keep doing this beautiful car justice like this:)

  • @madstoppie
    @madstoppie Місяць тому

    I’m hooked! Looking forward to more vids on your 996🔥🔥🔥

  • @djole_belic
    @djole_belic 2 місяці тому

    Awesome video man ! I'm so glad you're enjoying your cars !

  • @reillydesign
    @reillydesign Місяць тому

    I agree with everyone else, these are so good. I own a couple Volvos and a 65 Corvair Corsa convertible. So I'm obviously a Porsche fan too. Still looking for the right 911. Keep these coming!

  • @diegoguerrero3588
    @diegoguerrero3588 Місяць тому

    i absolutely love your videos man, for such a small channel the videos are so perfectly crafted. great work per usual, one question is what do you use to film these?

  • @bealzibub4002
    @bealzibub4002 2 місяці тому +5

    It looks like you have the aero front bumper and side skirts but a standard rear bumper. If you found an aero rear bumper the exhaust tips wouldn’t look like they are sticking out too far.

  • @WIDEARTMEDIA
    @WIDEARTMEDIA 2 місяці тому +3

    that one bolt at 17:24 haha Great video BTW!

  • @tprim7736
    @tprim7736 2 місяці тому

    Keep them videos coming!! Great as always! Greetings from Greece

  • @chrissalimi8708
    @chrissalimi8708 Місяць тому +1

    All you are missing is GT3 style Arms + alignment for increased camber & good tires 👍

  • @GuntanksInSpace
    @GuntanksInSpace Місяць тому

    I dunno why but the maintenance parts of this (and the Volvo saga) were very satisfying to watch.

  • @timoschwegler9023
    @timoschwegler9023 Місяць тому

    Yoo sick video man. Maybe some wheelspacers would fit it quite well too

  • @pdg_strix2447
    @pdg_strix2447 Місяць тому +1

    man i love the 996. Unpopular opinion, is my favorite gen

  • @zzaaiidd.
    @zzaaiidd. 2 місяці тому

    Holy shit that exhaust sounds good. Well done on this build. So great watching these episodes.

  • @cc9409
    @cc9409 2 місяці тому

    I found your channel back in spring, while I was searching to see how amazing Volvos are, and boy did I enjoy watching you fix your cheap V70R, and now this Porsche. Where's the Miata though ?

  • @maxkarp6758
    @maxkarp6758 Місяць тому

    Been loving your content! Also: you were right to change your bake fluid, that old blue brake fluid should be ATE Superblue which has been discontinued for over a decade!

  • @piotrek4000
    @piotrek4000 2 місяці тому

    He learned how to torque lug nuts from Matt Ross 😂 (kidding of course) I love these videos, so happy to see you getting into a dream platform! Excited for more on this build!

  • @kunze50
    @kunze50 Місяць тому +1

    7:30 Hope I'm not alone here, but an after-shot of the cleaned, dusty areas would make the vids scratch that itch even more!

  • @ChrisHimself1357
    @ChrisHimself1357 25 днів тому

    Also those rotors are FINE. They get much thinner than that in actual use, but yeah when you make a switch to ceramics you won't be mismatching rotors/pad wear. The pads outlast the rotors in some use cases, and I've tried Zimmerman/Sebro/ATE/Pagid and they're all interchangeable.
    I'm glad your coolant hoses look alright, it's a nightmare to replace every one of them because of all the clamps and small hose sections that connect to hard lines.

  • @Tdaz250
    @Tdaz250 Місяць тому

    Im surprised how good the exhaust sounds...wasnt expecting that

  • @iadubber
    @iadubber Місяць тому

    You. Are. KILLING IT!

  • @adrianonast3599
    @adrianonast3599 2 місяці тому

    Enjoy the car channel W. The camera stuff is nice but this is real good

  • @r.weaver3769
    @r.weaver3769 2 місяці тому

    Really like the car, nice upgrades. I could be wrong, but having used DOT 5 synthetic racing brake fluids before, they were always blue, and do not absorb moisture like normal DOT 4.
    Not saying they all are blue, just the brands brought to me to put in customer cars. I've been using the Mercedes OE fluid lately. Expensive, but a really nice feel.
    Love the shirt design, will be picking up some, thanks.

  • @gooo1762
    @gooo1762 Місяць тому

    Sick Video bro! Thanks!

  • @marcustraber
    @marcustraber Місяць тому

    you cracked the code of mufflers for less than a mamiya! sounds so good

  • @AbrahamsYan
    @AbrahamsYan Місяць тому +1

    please do a video with a serious deep clean and detail and dry ice to the car...so much dust and dirt, that would be so satisfying to watch

  • @adcampo7601
    @adcampo7601 2 місяці тому

    Nice job. Looks like a fun project. You must have paid a mint for the GT3 exhaust. Interesting the original exhaust sounds better (growl) at low revs and the new one at high revs.

  • @josemariagarciaperez17
    @josemariagarciaperez17 Місяць тому

    Me encanta. Lo único malo es que vas a conseguir que suban los precios de los 996 de segunda mano! Congratulations, great great work! She only needs a detail.

  • @0.sit.0
    @0.sit.0 2 місяці тому +8

    OATMEAL BOI GOT US EATING GOOD

  • @jtanabodee
    @jtanabodee Місяць тому

    I was watching you doing the job on your car, I wish I were 30 years younger than I am now. When I was teenager, no internet to look up, no Ytube and no such a good clip like this. Enjoy your ride, young man, time is fast. Once you know, it has already gone.

  • @cvpuga
    @cvpuga Місяць тому

    love your channel... and lol when the same shortshifter was on lol

  • @demaarten79
    @demaarten79 Місяць тому

    Willem, Blij van je UA-cam kanaal te vinden, door zelf veel op te zoeken over de 996. Ik ben zelf van plan mij eindelijk een 996 te kopen in België. Maar ik wacht nog even af tot hij 30 jaar oud is. Onze wegentaks hier is onbetaalbaar geworden voor de 3.4 en 3.6 motoren... Tof om te zien dat hij wel makkelijk is om aan te sleutelen. Wat ik zelf ook al jaren doe met mijn andere "projecten" in het verleden.. Veel plezier met je 996!

  • @tylerpetrowski1601
    @tylerpetrowski1601 Місяць тому

    Keep up the good work. Loved this video

  • @inaNis_
    @inaNis_ 2 місяці тому

    Heyyyy, I called it! I think you probably already know about this too, but GT3 front lower control arms help with the understeery nature of the rear engine. Excited to see what you do with the car in the future!

  • @KarlisKristaps
    @KarlisKristaps Місяць тому

    Hey, if you wanna improve the shifting feel, no point in getting a new bushing but instead I'd recommend you look into Numeric racing shifter. It will make the shifter feel rock solid compared to the factory one.

  • @marlinwoodruff2292
    @marlinwoodruff2292 Місяць тому

    Beautiful car great content love your Photography as well by the way

  • @nedsgarage
    @nedsgarage Місяць тому

    Awesome video! Would love to see a factory taco wing on that car!

  • @Tarik-Sensei
    @Tarik-Sensei 2 місяці тому

    This Porsche is known to be the least loved especially for its front lights but this model with this color and your great work on it makes me change my mind.😊😊😊

  • @kevspec
    @kevspec 2 місяці тому

    Great video, love the 992 muffler idea. Just subscribed, looking forward to future 996 vids!

    • @user-rl3ef4ju9k
      @user-rl3ef4ju9k Місяць тому

      First he says 992 but then 997, I think it's the latter. 992 GT3 muffler would be much more than 1000. Even for 997 part it's almost a bargain.

  • @enriclibert545
    @enriclibert545 Місяць тому +1

    Very good job. Sound beautiful🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

  • @MrWoWgaming
    @MrWoWgaming 2 місяці тому

    Nice car and im glad someone from the usa says porchE and not porch great video and i love your Volvo

  • @y2ksierra
    @y2ksierra Місяць тому

    Some quick jacks would make your life much easier when it comes to working on the car. Great content though, earned a new subscriber 👍

  • @stevemiller1626
    @stevemiller1626 22 дні тому

    Absolute perfect mods. Great video. New sub,

  • @dawedast
    @dawedast Місяць тому

    great vids, keep it up, love to look at this porsche series

  • @skischooldave99
    @skischooldave99 Місяць тому

    Can you take some more pics or vids of how the GT3 center exit was adapted to M96 headers ? I had no thought of this but that sound !

  • @wrxzboost
    @wrxzboost Місяць тому

    tbh, i like the before exhaust sound. personal preference, but it's got that metallic rumble sound that the new exhaust just smoothens out.

  • @joeychaseable
    @joeychaseable Місяць тому +5

    I can't be the only one that thinks the original exhaust sounds way better?

  • @caschi9929
    @caschi9929 Місяць тому

    mesmerizing. love this new channel of yours. where did you learn all of this?

  • @boostandflow4603
    @boostandflow4603 28 днів тому

    No way, I've followed your photo adventures forever and now I've just discovered your car channel!