please please can somebody tell me what the inlet for the backbox is on a 1995 ibiza 2.0 gti 8v as i am trying to find a universal backbox to fit my car with great difficulty and i need one whis is as easy as possible to fit, so if i know the size of that i can try and get a backbox as close to that as possible! thank you to anyone who can help!
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don't know myself but if anyone does know it'd be useful for me too as i'm tryna decide what to do with my current magnex exhaust as i'm not sure i like it being so big!
I've got an OE back box off my 94 GTi buried somewhere in my shed. I'll dig it out tomorrow and measure it for you.
Depends. Early GTi's (like mine) have a single H4 bulb, as do the lower models of the range. At some point, the GTi got upgraded to twin H1 bulbs. So if you look at your lights and see one large reflector, you've got H4; if you see two smaller reflectors, you've got H1s.
found a pic of it. had the whole system fitted when i bought it. tryin to get some pics of it on car for you
anything will fit.
Seen someone else on here with the same exhaust on, i was gonna get it too.
The bore may be different if its universal, but then just buy a reducer to make it to the right size. I cant see it being any longer than the standard system so there should be plenty of room behind the bumper for it.
Infact thinking about it, it looks to be the same can size as the standard exhaust, itd need hanger welding to it if there arent any but any powerflow or the like can do that sort of thing
Seen someone else on here with the same exhaust on, i was gonna get it too.
The bore may be different if its universal, but then just buy a reducer to make it to the right size. I cant see it being any longer than the standard system so there should be plenty of room behind the bumper for it.
Infact thinking about it, it looks to be the same can size as the standard exhaust, itd need hanger welding to it if there arent any but any powerflow or the like can do that sort of thing
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I have a Magnox Stainless back box (including an adaptor pipe) from a 97 R 8V GTI, could let you have it at £25.00 but as it's heavy you would need to be in striking distance of Cumbria or Sheffield
Chris
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I think the diameter is 50mm on the 8v and 55mm on the 16v.
Also you'll need to consider how long the universal rear box will be as the exhaust routes over the rear beam (see pic below) so you'd need to cut the old box off just where it goes in and if it's to short it'll not pop out the back and if it's two long it won't fit.
You'll also need to look at the hangers as they would need to be modded as well.
Also you'll need to consider how long the universal rear box will be as the exhaust routes over the rear beam (see pic below) so you'd need to cut the old box off just where it goes in and if it's to short it'll not pop out the back and if it's two long it won't fit.
You'll also need to look at the hangers as they would need to be modded as well.
Sorry, forgot I said I'd check in the shed. Anyway, just come back from my expedition and I can confirm that the 8v is 50mm. Discovered where all the spiders are spending their winter holidays as well. They seem to be having a good time.
See post #6 for bulb answer.
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not if fitted correctly , Hayz..i had a magnex jobbie on my old red mk2 . once i'd strapped it up to stop the vibrations it was (and still is , far as I know) a really nice sounding exhuast.. 
i went custom made, £240 cat back, no complications.
for my 16valve im considering a cat back off the shelf to fit my self, but i havent had chance to price one up yet.
for my 16valve im considering a cat back off the shelf to fit my self, but i havent had chance to price one up yet.
Hi,
I spent last saturday fitting my magnex one as in the picture. They fit absolutely fine. You even get new hangers/rubbers with it. You get the backbox, the over axle pipe and some shite clamps which need binning and replacing with proper exhaust clamps.
You have to cut the existing pipe off leaving 80mm just before it bends around parallel towards the cat. So at the bit in line with the out section (if you understand that you deserve a medal).
Anyways - This is the only dodgy bit. I found the existing pipe a fraction too small for the new stainless to fit over, so i packed it with putty and a section from a tin can. Covered the whole joint in exhaust paste and clamped it up.
The new pipe does sound very nice- and not over-loud. The box is very big thow - gotta be carefull over speed humps.
I spent last saturday fitting my magnex one as in the picture. They fit absolutely fine. You even get new hangers/rubbers with it. You get the backbox, the over axle pipe and some shite clamps which need binning and replacing with proper exhaust clamps.
You have to cut the existing pipe off leaving 80mm just before it bends around parallel towards the cat. So at the bit in line with the out section (if you understand that you deserve a medal).
Anyways - This is the only dodgy bit. I found the existing pipe a fraction too small for the new stainless to fit over, so i packed it with putty and a section from a tin can. Covered the whole joint in exhaust paste and clamped it up.
The new pipe does sound very nice- and not over-loud. The box is very big thow - gotta be carefull over speed humps.
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