Boxster S Muffler

[John V]

Originally Posted by pompous

Really?? I thought it was a HUGE PITA to try taking the muffler off w/o removing the rear bumper. Is this not the case? That would be really nice if so.

It's easy enough to do with the bumper on, and it takes less time.

The 2003+ mufflers were changed for additional sound. The earlier mufflers are all identical internally - the "S" mufflers just have different tips. So putting a pre-2002 "S" muffler on a pre-2002 non-S car will do nothing for power and sound.

[FrayAdjacent]

Maybe someday I'll have to get an S muffler to try on my car....

[Houston C4S]

I too have read that the mufflers for the S models were changed
sometime in 2003/2004. I promise you that the 2004 ones are
different -- you can see it just by looking inside it.

As far as taking the bumper off, knock yourself out if you want
to do it, but it isn't needed.

I would recommend, however, using a lube/penetrant of some
sort to soak the bolts for a bit first. Use ramps or a lift, excercising
approcpriate caution and safety, of course, when doing this.

You really can reach the bolts needed, with the right combination
of sockets, extensions, etc. And you really can wiggle it out and
back in. I did it by myself three times, so I know it can be done.

And that was, using ramps, on my back using the legs and knees
to balance it as I wiggled it back in place.

The first time is harder, of course, but a heck of a lot easier than
removing the bumper (at least from all the pictures I have seen
that doing that involves).

Best,

- Mark