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Boxster S Muffler
What would it do for a 2.5 box? Its from an 03' Box S. Would it change the sound of the car at all?
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I don't know what fitment issues there will be, but I know the sound won't be all that different.
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On a 2001 2.7, changing from factory to a 2004S muffler
made a very noticeable difference. Mostly at low car speeds -- much beyond 50, the wind noise overshadowed the sound. But quite pleasant at lower speeds. Not loud enough to suit me (like the '07 Sport Exhaust does), but definitely different. And worth doing if you get a cheap/free one. So if you get your hands on one for the right price, it only takes an hour or so to swap them out. And, no, you do not have to take off the bumper. That said, I can't answer your specific question of a 2.5L to an '03S. Best, - Mark |
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Well....I do have an S muffler from an 02 sitting in my basement if someone needs it.....
Also, is is incredibly easier to do an exhaust with the bumper off. I've done it with the bumper on, and while its possible, you must be very flexible to reach the upper bolts. Patrick |
if you replace the exhaust all by yourself it's a HUGE pain in the neck to do it w/o taking the bumper off. If you have a friend who helps you balance the 30+ lb of stock muffler in place it's OK.
But thinking about when I replaced my stock muffler with a GHL, the biggest pain was do get these damn "U" pipes which connect the muffler with the secondary cats into the muffler, talk about a TIGHT fit ... But my general question is: Unless someone gives you the "S" muffler for free, why bother, go with a nice aftermarket exhaust which really makes a difference... Hey and these aftermarket exhausts tend to be much lighter and smaller which makes the installation so much easier |
Aren't the exhaust the same internally?
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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. |
Maybe someday I'll have to get an S muffler to try on my car....
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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 |
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