Boxster S Muffler on a 2.5L?

[GTA_G20]

FYI I just did this in the last 24 hours. Advice......
1) the s muffler will fit
2) the mounting bracket on the trans is needed
3) the 'U' bends that came with my s muffler were different than what was on my 2.5 tho both were the exact same diameter.
4) remove all compression fittings
5) mid pipes were unbolted on mine to allow maneuverability
6)penetrating fluid is your friend
7) the 00-02 tips are different from the 03/04 tips
8) the 03/04 tips will not fit a 97-02 real bumper.
9) 2000-02 tips look odd on an 03/04 bumper.

[SFSTRAT1476]

Originally Posted by GTA_G20

FYI I just did this in the last 24 hours. Advice......
1) the s muffler will fit
2) the mounting bracket on the trans is needed
3) the 'U' bends that came with my s muffler were different than what was on my 2.5 tho both were the exact same diameter.
4) remove all compression fittings
5) mid pipes were unbolted on mine to allow maneuverability
6)penetrating fluid is your friend
7) the 00-02 tips are different from the 03/04 tips
8) the 03/04 tips will not fit a 97-02 real bumper.
9) 2000-02 tips look odd on an 03/04 bumper.

Really? I thought the 03' tips would work? I just found a thread on here and someone with a 98' swapped to an 03'. Otherwise, the early cars (97-99) would only be able to work with 2000-02 mufflers, correct? I read the 03' S chamber was redesigned.