Thought I'd post up the pictures of my new exhaust that was fitted yesterday. The styling and layout might not be to everyone's taste but if you look at the rear badge I'm after functionality and subtlety first.
This is a custom system manufactured by these guys : www.pipewerx.com
They can do anything you want. I previously had a twin exit back box on a 2.5" system that was restricting the engine to 377hp... about ;-) :lol: .
The new exhaust eblow, downpipe, system, back box and tip are all 3".
As I'm getting old, have eardrums, neighbours and can occasionally be seen on a track, I wanted the backbox which is why the exhaust exits from the wrong side of the car. I still need to patch up the gap but it gives the idea. Someone suggested I buy a bolt on tail pipe from halfords :der: but I'll stick with Plan A.
What I've got is what I wanted, as I said I'd be surprised if it was what most people like.
After initial testing, the 3" system might have robbed the tiniest bit of off boost torque but the turbo spins up to 0.5Bar with little effort above 2Krpm and as my car idles at 1.5K anyway, any "loss" is quickly offset. I'm yet to hit full boost yet as I'm concerned the exhausts new found freedom could cause problems with the mapping.
All inital feelings are good
Thanks go to John for his help in sorting things out and to Ian for being a fantastic craftsman at 6.00pm helping me fit my new W/B lambda sensor even though it was home time. 8) 8) 8)
If you need anything in the way of exhausts, give John Glover a call on 01704 897 778 I'm sure he'll be able to help you out.
This is a custom system manufactured by these guys : www.pipewerx.com
They can do anything you want. I previously had a twin exit back box on a 2.5" system that was restricting the engine to 377hp... about ;-) :lol: .
The new exhaust eblow, downpipe, system, back box and tip are all 3".
As I'm getting old, have eardrums, neighbours and can occasionally be seen on a track, I wanted the backbox which is why the exhaust exits from the wrong side of the car. I still need to patch up the gap but it gives the idea. Someone suggested I buy a bolt on tail pipe from halfords :der: but I'll stick with Plan A.
What I've got is what I wanted, as I said I'd be surprised if it was what most people like.
After initial testing, the 3" system might have robbed the tiniest bit of off boost torque but the turbo spins up to 0.5Bar with little effort above 2Krpm and as my car idles at 1.5K anyway, any "loss" is quickly offset. I'm yet to hit full boost yet as I'm concerned the exhausts new found freedom could cause problems with the mapping.
All inital feelings are good
Thanks go to John for his help in sorting things out and to Ian for being a fantastic craftsman at 6.00pm helping me fit my new W/B lambda sensor even though it was home time. 8) 8) 8)
If you need anything in the way of exhausts, give John Glover a call on 01704 897 778 I'm sure he'll be able to help you out.
