As you can see, we here in the US are the ones that are being restricted as to the true performance potential of the Boxster motor. The trick is to get the Euro tune on our Boxster's and then avoid the sniff check from your state. I'd love to get the flash on my '04 S but I don't know exactly how to go about it.
So I hope with the help of these posts you understand your problem a little better. I learn something new (trust though verified) from other Boxster owners. This is an invaluable website for help. Thanks y'all for your inputs.
We should all get together sometime.