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> Boxster muffler install, finished.....well almost
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post Feb 26 2011, 10:26 AM
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This project(like all the others) has been on the "to do "list for awhile.

The mufller fits in the stock location pretty well even with the heat shield in place. If the heat shield was removed, it can go a little higher towards the trunk.

I decided to go all stainless , which aint cheap, but will pay off in the long run.

After all the hard work, I fired it up last night and I have an exhaust leak at the heads. It was 11pm so I shut the garage door and went to bed.

I'm going to chase it down today.

Here are soem pics.

The first two show the hagers that need to be cut off. there are two on top that are threaded studs and to hangers on the back.


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post Feb 26 2011, 10:28 AM
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few more


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post Feb 26 2011, 10:29 AM
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I will take a few more pics of the how the final installation looks today. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Feb 26 2011, 10:44 AM
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I'm just wondering why you chose to put this muffler on
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post Feb 26 2011, 10:57 AM
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Cool project... As I recall from my Boxster that muffler is kind of heavy but pretty neat application of the new on the old.
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post Feb 26 2011, 11:03 AM
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QUOTE(PanelBilly @ Feb 26 2011, 08:44 AM) *

I'm just wondering why you chose to put this muffler on



QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Feb 26 2011, 08:57 AM) *

Cool project... As I recall from my Boxster that muffler is kind of heavy but pretty neat application of the new on the old.



I like the way it looks with the center outlet it's also a lot more quiet.

Yes the muffler is heavy but not much more than the bursch collector and muffler assembly. The SS he's are quite a bit lighter than the stock steel HE's .

The assemblies are probably withing 5lbs of eachother.
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post Feb 26 2011, 11:52 AM
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So it's a wash. Very cool (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Feb 26 2011, 12:52 PM
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Just wondered. It looks cool
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post Feb 26 2011, 01:36 PM
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Looks good (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)! I too prefer a quieter exhaust ......... looking forward to sound clips when you get it done!!
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post Feb 26 2011, 02:09 PM
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Excuse me? How is a 40 pound Boxster muffler "within 5 pounds" of a Bursch collector and muffler, which must weigh 15-20 pounds, tops?

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post Feb 26 2011, 04:16 PM
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I will be doing the same with my car. Can't wait to see the final product. Did you fabricate a new hanger that works with the studs on the muffler? Lots of pics please! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Feb 26 2011, 04:36 PM
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have to agree with the Cap'n.
Boxster mufflers are HEAVY. After removing and installing aftermarket mufflers on several Boxsters, the Box muffler has to weigh at least 15-20 pounds more than a stock Banana, and probably more than that over a Bursch.
They give a great look to the rear of a 914, but don't think you are going to save weight doing it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Feb 26 2011, 07:35 PM
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QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ Feb 26 2011, 12:09 PM) *

Excuse me? How is a 40 pound Boxster muffler "within 5 pounds" of a Bursch collector and muffler, which must weigh 15-20 pounds, tops?


You misread him. He is saying that (Box muffler + SSI) = (Bursch + stock exchangers + 5 lbs).

I don't know that the SSIs are 20 lbs lighter than the stock HE's, but if they are the math can work.

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post Feb 26 2011, 08:32 PM
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QUOTE(Dave_Darling @ Feb 26 2011, 06:35 PM) *

QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ Feb 26 2011, 12:09 PM) *

Excuse me? How is a 40 pound Boxster muffler "within 5 pounds" of a Bursch collector and muffler, which must weigh 15-20 pounds, tops?


You misread him. He is saying that (Box muffler + SSI) = (Bursch + stock exchangers + 5 lbs).

I don't know that the SSIs are 20 lbs lighter than the stock HE's, but if they are the math can work.

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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Them stocks are HEAVY!
I think it's a kool project! TWO thumbs up (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)
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post Feb 26 2011, 11:15 PM
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If you guys don't mind looking at another take on this same setup I will show you how I did mine.


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post Feb 26 2011, 11:16 PM
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post Feb 26 2011, 11:17 PM
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post Feb 26 2011, 11:18 PM
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post Feb 26 2011, 11:21 PM
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Test fit into car. I removed the heat shield as I wanted it as high as it could go.
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post Feb 26 2011, 11:24 PM
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I like the look of a low rear valance to give the car a lower look and hides the muffler too. But I was concerned of the heat of the engine getting trapped behind it so here is my valance to go along with my boxter muffler.
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