Help with my Mums MX-5

hornett · 24 May 2010 at 19:28

Hi all, need some help for my mum

Her MX-5 needs a new exhaust, she bought one off ebay but it was wrong.

I have a picture comparing her exhaust to the one she bought:

It has gone back but she still needs a new exhaust, can some one point me in the direction for the correct one for her car.

Details:
R registraion
1.6

ps once I solve this problem I have another question about hydraulic tappets on the MX-5 ???????????

Dogbreath · 24 May 2010 at 19:36

Looks pretty close, was it just the hangers? Did you actually offer it up to the car?

MrRoper · 24 May 2010 at 19:36

http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/product_info.php/products_id/1495

think thats the one, its a late Mk1?

And as for the tappets, yes they get noisy!!

hornett · 24 May 2010 at 19:38

Dogbreath said:
Looks pretty close, was it just the hangers? Did you actually offer it up to the car?

Mechanic tried for her and it wouldn't fit

hornett · 24 May 2010 at 19:46

MrRoper said:
http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/product_info.php/products_id/1495

think thats the one, its a late Mk1?

And as for the tappets, yes they get noisy!!

Think you are correct, looks like there are 2 exhausts for the MK1 mx-5, one for the eunos (or whatever it was called) and one for the 1996-97 model.

Just need to find it cheaper the £250

Howard · 24 May 2010 at 19:46

MX5parts for the parts

Oil change and/or different grade of oil to cure HLA noise

bledd · 24 May 2010 at 19:54

look on an mx5 forum for someone that has replaced their standard one with a different one and needs to sell..

or buy from that site

wassap · 24 May 2010 at 22:16

I believe there are 2 different length cats on the MX5 MK1, so you will need to measure your cat, and then get the exhaust accordingly, OEM copy exhausts are normally £170 ish, I picked up the MX5 parts exhaust for £90 last week from MX5Nutz, its SS exhaust and sounds awesome, it is a bit loud mind.

I think the 1997 model comes with the shorter cat.

aproctor · 25 May 2010 at 00:32

There are 3 cats.

370mm (All jap imports and UK cars 1989-1993)
440mm (1993/4 to 1996)
470mm (1996/7-1998)

Your mum need an exhaust for the big cat, they are availible from MX5 parts but the choice is more limited in terms of aftermarket noisy jobs, which i am sure your mum is not after.

Any kwik fit type place will be able to check the system and find one, or try online.

EDIT: Another option is to get a downpipe and cat from and earlier car and then it will fit (although this is the most extreme way).

http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/product_info.php/products_id/1495
http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/product_info.php/products_id/681
http://www.mx5heaven.co.uk/acatalog/Exhaust_1800.html

An OEM copy plus fitting should be no more than £150.

theNude · 25 May 2010 at 01:24

i have a standard one for free, have to collect from northampton though, alternatively there is another one going free on mx5nutz.com.

hornett · 25 May 2010 at 08:59

theDude said:
i have a standard one for free, have to collect from northampton though, alternatively there is another one going free on mx5nutz.com.

Cheers for the offer Northampton is a bit of a trek from wales. Ill take a look at the forum see what I can find

Nice one