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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: adyh on 01 October 2003, 16:34
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What sort of prices am i looking at to get a new exhaust put on my 8V ?
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Well, so I'm told Jetex or Sebring are the way to go....so I'm looking at ?297 + VAT for a Jetex stainless system for my 8v Mk3. Check out jetex.co.uk for further info.
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It can cost as much or as little as you want to spend, but My mongoose system has cost close to ?350 with the modifications I've had done to it - I suppose thats a good ball-park for a decent exhaust.
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If you are neer a powerflow dealer get them to custom build the pipe in largest bore stainless should get 2.5" - 3". Mine is cat back coz it was too loud with no cat but they will do it straight through if you want. Should charge you for 2 mtr's of pipe and 2 hours labour. This was ?160 inc VAT for me at RSR in Redhill. Mine is a work of art, nice smooth pipe straight as can be on the mk3. The orig vdub pipe and centre box are so skinny and crap that a real performance gain can be felt here. The orig pipe goes round corners for god sake!!!
Anyway now you got the pipe work sorted you need a beefy back box. The Magnex twin DTM was build for the mk3 and sounds better than any other i have heard at my club or anywhere else. I think it is by far the best! It is expensive but not much more than you would pay anyway so... Obviously it is personal preference but i think most people would agree. Anyway the combo you get is Awesome.
Tis loud but not too loud, very, very bassy note and it pops and splutters like a tuned rally car coming down through the gears. Sounds like a TVR more than anything! Makes the whole engine sound super tuned! Miles away from the Nova SR's BLUUTTHHHHTHHHH sound!
Do it Geez!
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I had a Milltek fitted to my 8v, you get the choice of twin pipes or single oval, I went for the twin pipes they look great & it isn't too loud.
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Powerflow are gaining popularity as they seem to do a good job at an even better price. and the systems are hand made to your requirements.
other than that around 300 bar seems a good fiqure and no point getting anything other than stainless as it seems a bit of a waste getting an aluminsed system.
Stainless give you a better noise too.
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I was quoted about ?280 ish inc vat from C&R Enterprises in Nottingham for a Jetex system give them a go, heard varying reports about Powerflow systems ranging from crap to fair so u pays your money you takes your chance!
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I would go for jetex or sebring, They're made in sweden and if anything like their bloody cars are going last for ever.
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That Jetex was made from Stainless Steel by the way, last a lifetime.