Newbie Exhaust Question....

[bongo sti]

Hello all.

Sorry in advance for the boring and probably done to death post. Its quiet at work and as usual my mind has wandered to the scoob.

As per my other thread I am resigned to the fact that my 5" Magnex backbox has got to go. Although it sounds quality (especially through the Dartford tunnel ) its just not to my taste.

My questions are:

- Ive spoken to Sanspeed who did their equivelant to the PPP and they say they just fitted the backbox. Does this mean that it will be the standard 3" diamter pipe and I can just whip that off and bolt on the new silencer (whichever one I chose - possibly stock STI)? If the backbox doesnt add any real power then im wondering why they bothered to even include it as part of the package. Which means the 310bhp "claimed" gain is purely from the remap and filter

-How much do you think the Magnex is worth second hand? I dont want to haggle a swap deal for a standard exhaust or similar and find out its worth a lot less than the Magnex.

I am really after something that has a nice noise but looks more subtle. Would anyone be interested in a swap deal??

The performance and sound are sparkling at the moment and I dont want to tinker but one way or another the 5" tail pipe has got to go.

Any suggestions, ideas or advice appreciated.

Cheers in advance!!

[scoobytibs]

hi mate scoobyworld got good looking backboxes was going to get 3 inch system of them think they call it v2

[darryl_martin]

hi mate scoobyworld got good looking backboxes was going to get 3 inch system of them think they call it v2

Also have a word with hayward and scott. They have a range of boxes, tho my favourite has to be a prodrive box with decat centre section (just makes it a little louder, bit more burble, very subtle difference). Tell them what you want and they could probably make it up for you. Think they make boxes for other companies too. (And I got free fitting for centre/backbox when I went up there )

Also I think they're 2.5 inch as standard? Most power gains are through a downpipe upgrade (decat/sports) with a remap. Most boxes are 2.5 inch so bolt straight on, just the hangers are on a different side between newage and classic, but if you do go up to H+S they could tell you exactly whats been done.

Edited February 21, 2008 by Padtwo

[bongo sti]

Thanks gents. I am going to pay the extra insurance premium on my 5" Magnex for now and have a look around.

Ive bought a standard box as well so will see how it goes.

Cheers