Exhaust Options

[craig_b]

Hi Guys

At the moment I have modified my stock exhaust. I have had the existing tail pipe (the pea shooter that was connected to the back box) removed and had a nice stainless steel oval pipe fitted. This was purely for styling and gives no performance increase at all.

Now I am thinking of getting a performance exhaust system fitted, but not sure what type to go for? I want one that will show a slight increase in performance, but one that doesnt sound over the top. Im not going for the boy racer image.

Craig

 

[spyke85]

What engine is it?

 

[craig_b]

ah yes that would help

Mine is a 1.4 75ps (2003) Mk4

 

[R1ch85]

i have the same engine so any ideas would be welcomed here too!

 

[spyke85]

Could stick a FR or Cupra back box on, or you could get something like a Milltek jobby.

 

[RichieRich]

the Fr exhaust does help performance and a little louder also looks good to...

 

[craig_b]

The FR exhaust, would this need to be purchased from the dealer?

 

[Guinness]

think thats my end of year plan

 

[Ant FR]

Using any sort of stock box ( FR or Cupra) is gonna be exepnsive unless you can get hold of someones second hand one. However sound will be marginal and performance the same.

You have a couple of options. I do not want to say powerflow as i am very against any of the work i have seen any of them do.

But look at a known Motorsport custom exhaust maker, not all are expensive. there is a guy over in essex who my mates have all used who does bespoke exhausts. The results are amazing and some of the guys have seen a real increase in drivability.

Or how about a universal box from one of the big comapnies. Magnex do a range of universal boxes, would just need a small amount of work to custom fit the box to existing pipe work.

Or do as i did and just phone up someone like Milltek and convince them of a case do design one. I mean if i had never done that Milltek would not have done a Mk4 exhaust in the first place. You may have to lend the car for a week or so, but its worth it.

 

[tommmineh]

I think theres a diesel backbox in the classifieds

 

[bashy]

peco have a selection of back boxes

 

[ressull]

I'm selling my FR TDi backbox in the classified section at the moment along with the rear valance with cutout section if your interested. They are off my 2006 Ibiza.

£60 all in plus p&p.


Russell