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					Originally Posted by ohhh my  I'm also interested in this answer. I have an 03 Boxster S with Fabspeed exhaust. Can I just go to a local muffler shop and have them fabricate a 2" pipe from the primary cat to the exhaust for cheaper? | 
	
 
It is highly unlikely that a muffler shop will fab you those pipes, ask me how I know.  Due to Federal laws, they can get a hefty fine for doing so, eliminating any emission controlled part.
Check these out: 
http://986forum.com/forums/boxster-parts-sale-wanted/33153-f-s-che-boxster-test-pipes.html
And since you are in Cal, you "may" not pass a visual inspection. YMMV