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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: dagzie on 03 February 2012, 23:56

Title: n00b exhaust question
Post by: dagzie on 03 February 2012, 23:56

basically I'm new to the vw scene and I've stared off with a 1.4 mk3 because basically its cheap everything, my question is whats the bore on the exhaust? and will a gti system or even backbox fit on? I'm asking this as I'm looking for an aftermarket exhaust but cant see to find any reasonable ones for a 1.4 cheers

Title: Re: n00b exhaust question
Post by: dagzie on 07 February 2012, 19:34

bump

Title: Re: n00b exhaust question
Post by: boneybradley on 07 February 2012, 20:46

easier with a full system as you just need a step/sleeve at the back of the cat......

backbox will cause more issues as it curves near the back axle and any sleeve here makes it point/hang oddly

Title: Re: n00b exhaust question
Post by: Retro_look on 07 February 2012, 21:16

if you have a powerflow place near you, they are quite reasonable to get one fitted from scratch.

Title: Re: n00b exhaust question
Post by: Khare on 07 February 2012, 21:28

Just FYI, if you plan on changing the exhaust for performance gains then forget it, there is none from a 1.4. If you want to get an exhaust for looks/sound you're better off buying a catback exhaust as boneybradley said, but get a second hand one as it'll be around the £70 or so mark, rather than £200+ from an exhaust specialist to fabricate one for you/sell you one.

Title: Re: n00b exhaust question
Post by: dagzie on 10 February 2012, 12:24

just looking for looks and a bit of noise atm only driving a 1.4 due to being low on funds and with it being my first golf I though i would get a cheap one and obvs because I love the way it looks and drives my next car will more than likely be a gti :)

Title: Re: n00b exhaust question
Post by: Dan_GTi8v on 10 February 2012, 14:17

get a gti cat back fit a sleeve then stick it on the gti when you upgrade :)