update on exhaust issues... can anyone help?

[CJ_Boxster]

As you already know that ROW stands for "Rest of the World"... to elaborate on this term for you, There are 2 types of boxsters... US spec Boxsters, and ROW boxsters.... US Spec boxsters have tighter Smog requirements and less aggressive/softer struts, springs & swaybars and settings than the ROW Boxsters.

Does that make sense, ROW Boxsters are sold EVERYWHERE but the USA.

[blue2000s]

You WANT the forward O2 sensors in the exhaust stream. This makes corrections in mixture during closed-loop operation. Don't use a cheater on these, use a normal bung.

For the rear sensors, if you can't get a reflash, you can replace the sensor with a circuit that tricks the ECU into thinking all is well. I've posted it here before if you're interested you should be able to search for it.

[Jaxonalden]

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.

[mn box s]

Yes every thing makes sense... I still have the questions where do I get the reflash for ROW. Can I do the ROW and still chip my car...
I bought from the Mac guy today an obd2 code reader and eraser just to keep in the glove box so I can clear my exhaust codes.