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MNBoxster · 03-31-2006, 06:36 AM

Hi,

It's noted that the 2.5s already have a sweeter sound than the later variants. The trouble with the remans from Germany for $400+ and S/H is that they start with a used muffler and you have no idea how many miles have been put on it, maybe not an issue, but FYI.

Also, no car can be all things. Decreasing the designed back pressure too much on the 2.5 could have the effect of losing some of the Botton-End Oomph, something which is probably not too desireable. Rarely is an aftermarket Mod not a trade-off, gain something here, lose something there. Personally, I looked into modding my own muffler, but decided not to for the reasons stated above. De-snorkle and get the intake noise instead, almost as satisfying...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

03-31-2006, 06:36 AM	#3
MNBoxster Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, USA Posts: 3,308	Hi, It's noted that the 2.5s already have a sweeter sound than the later variants. The trouble with the remans from Germany for $400+ and S/H is that they start with a used muffler and you have no idea how many miles have been put on it, maybe not an issue, but FYI. Also, no car can be all things. Decreasing the designed back pressure too much on the 2.5 could have the effect of losing some of the Botton-End Oomph, something which is probably not too desireable. Rarely is an aftermarket Mod not a trade-off, gain something here, lose something there. Personally, I looked into modding my own muffler, but decided not to for the reasons stated above. De-snorkle and get the intake noise instead, almost as satisfying... Happy Motoring!... Jim'99