Exhaust Modifications

-westy- · 16 Oct 2006 at 00:29

Hi,

The previous owner of my 205 fitted a 4-2-1 stainless manifold and full stainless exhaust system to it.

The exhaust only has the rear silencer on it, the rest is just straight pipe - and its LOUD.

Now, i'm wondering if getting a centre box fitted/welded in would help with getting rid of some of the noise? And if so, Is it possible, or would I need to buy a new centre section with a box on?

Thanks

pinkaardvark · 16 Oct 2006 at 01:03

The places like longlife and I can't recall the name of the other one will weld in a box for you no problem.

BigglesPiP · 16 Oct 2006 at 02:34

If it's standard bore (which is should be, bigger bore = less power) then you could just source a standard middle box and do a little bit of work.

gobbo · 16 Oct 2006 at 07:36

Most decent exhaust places will do it.

Some will tell you that you need a new system, which is rubbish, they'll jsut want more money.

Or, if you can find a centre box (scrappy/ebay etc) then take it to someone who can weld (and you trust!). Works out a lot cheeper.

-westy- · 16 Oct 2006 at 15:32

gobbo said:
Most decent exhaust places will do it.

Some will tell you that you need a new system, which is rubbish, they'll jsut want more money.

Or, if you can find a centre box (scrappy/ebay etc) then take it to someone who can weld (and you trust!). Works out a lot cheeper.

Can't really get a centre box out the scrappy's, the whole system is stainless.

Called Longlife - they would want about £60-80 for it - does that sound reasonable?

Enfield · 16 Oct 2006 at 17:32

Get a group N system.

-westy- · 16 Oct 2006 at 17:39

Enfield said:
Get a group N system.

can't afford it mate - plus there's nothing wrong with my system, its just a bit loud!

gurusan · 16 Oct 2006 at 18:46

BigglesPiP said:
If it's standard bore (which is should be, bigger bore = less power) then you could just source a standard middle box and do a little bit of work.

bigger diameter = less power? I think not. Certainly, the power might shift up in the powerband a tad but peak HP should increase.

233 · 16 Oct 2006 at 18:47

rip it off then go pay mr Pug dealer a wad of cash for a very nice standard original system (best exhaust for the car)

Enfield · 16 Oct 2006 at 19:03

sormicoft said:
rip it off then go pay mr Pug dealer a wad of cash for a very nice standard original system (best exhaust for the car)

Or grab one from a scrappy.

Fantom · 16 Oct 2006 at 19:08

sormicoft said:
rip it off then go pay mr Pug dealer a wad of cash for a very nice standard original system (best exhaust for the car)

Ive also heard this is the best for the 205

233 · 16 Oct 2006 at 19:09

tis the truth

stock system is the dogs danglies for a 205

get on some of the pug forums

205 gti drivers forum for a start sell your rattly fart in a bean tin system and manifold and with the resulting funds buy a nice STANDARD system

BigglesPiP · 16 Oct 2006 at 22:32

gurusan said:
bigger diameter = less power? I think not. Certainly, the power might shift up in the powerband a tad but peak HP should increase.

Power band does move up, but often shrinks = slower overall. If you use bigger bore there are other things to change.

gurusan · 16 Oct 2006 at 22:34

BigglesPiP said:
Power band does move up, but often shrinks = slower overall. If you use bigger bore there are other things to change.

Yeah well I'm used to hondas...where most of the power is up top anyway so I'm not sure all of the same principles strictly apply to pugs as well.

-westy- · 17 Oct 2006 at 00:43

sormicoft said:
tis the truth

stock system is the dogs danglies for a 205

get on some of the pug forums

205 gti drivers forum for a start sell your rattly fart in a bean tin system and manifold and with the resulting funds buy a nice STANDARD system

I've been a member on there for nearly 2 years thanks

I can't really afford to get a complete new system, plus I've read (funnily enough, on 'pug forums') that the standard manifold is quite restrictive.

And have you heard my exhaust?