Measuring exhaust for new back box - Ashley original system

[Mart8V]

Thanks, will look into that. Will only be a temp fix as the remainder will need doing soon, I suspect......

[Gambit]

You can buy a sleeve for the specific job. Just type 'vw exhaust sleeve' into ebay.

Ideally id just get a std 16v mid silencer ( the big suitcase one) then get a custom straight pipe made to replace centre silencer between downpipe and mid silencer. Cheapest way

[Mart8V]

You can buy a sleeve for the specific job. Just type 'vw exhaust sleeve' into ebay.

Ideally id just get a std 16v mid silencer ( the big suitcase one) then get a custom straight pipe made to replace centre silencer between downpipe and mid silencer. Cheapest way

Great, thanks Gambit.  No issues with the "suitcase" fouling anywhere?  I am guessing not....

[Gambit]

nah it'll be grand.

you can see the std system inc the suitcase silencer in this pic. then you get a custom straight pipe to run from downpipe to suitcase. The reason you need a custom pipe is to cater for the different diameter between downpipe & suitcase



 only thing i would advise is get a decent exhaust hanger for the one located in front of the suitcase silencer

one of these
http://www.candrenterprises.co.uk/shop/exhaust-rubbers-with-chains/

[Gambit]

people may tell you to replace the suitcase instead with a custom pipe and run a std front silencer but trust me its still loud as hell

ive a Milltek 4 branch downpipe, std 16v front silencer , supersprint link pipe (replaces suitcase) and supersprint backbox and its LOUD

[gazareth]

but the supersprint backbox might be making it louder than it would be with a standard backbox and a mid silencer delete.

[Gambit]

Yeah but ive had suitcase in before i put link pipe in. Supersprint is a quiet backbox compared to others. Loudness doesnt bother me car only does about 1000 mile a year tops

[Mart8V]

Cheers for all the input.  Went with a 60.5mm sleeve which JUST went over the pipes as a temp measure.  Car now has the nice original rasp without the booming of the Ashley system.  Once the mid box goes I will probably go with the standard 8v set up as I am hoping to keep the car as original as possible.

Well, that is until I want firmer handling, more power, lower looks etc, etc!

[Sgt_Lemon]

Cheers for all the input.  Went with a 60.5mm sleeve which JUST went over the pipes as a temp measure.  Car now has the nice original rasp without the booming of the Ashley system.  Once the mid box goes I will probably go with the standard 8v set up as I am hoping to keep the car as original as possible.

Well, that is until I want firmer handling, more power, lower looks etc, etc!

Those posts for power and handling etc I will expect to see posted off you next week then.

[Mart8V]

Cheers for all the input.  Went with a 60.5mm sleeve which JUST went over the pipes as a temp measure.  Car now has the nice original rasp without the booming of the Ashley system.  Once the mid box goes I will probably go with the standard 8v set up as I am hoping to keep the car as original as possible.

Well, that is until I want firmer handling, more power, lower looks etc, etc!

Those posts for power and handling etc I will expect to see posted off you next week then.

Trying to remain sensible in my old age! Just enjoying the car as it is at the moment. Reluctant to do too much to what is an original car. Always wanted to do an Abf conversion on my old silver 5dr but never got round to it.....