mk2 golf exhaust?

[gazareth]

hey guys, could anyone tell me the difference between a 1.8 carb exhaust and a 1.8 gti exhaust? also what is the difference in the pre 87 gti and post 87 gti exhausts? cheers

[h8v]

These are diagrams taken from one of the exhaust manufacturers and helpfully shown on MrExhaust's website..

1.8 carb exhaust...http://www.mrexhaust.co.uk/exhausts/volkswagen/golf-ii/18-08891091-hatchback_4135.htm

1.8GTi 1983-1985...http://www.mrexhaust.co.uk/exhausts/volkswagen/golf-ii/18-gti-12830885-hatchback_4141.htm

1.8GTi  1997>...http://www.mrexhaust.co.uk/exhausts/volkswagen/golf-ii/18-gti-08870292-hatchback_4143.htm

and lots of others here...http://www.mrexhaust.co.uk/exhausts/volkswagen/

[gazareth]

hey cheers for the info h8v but it was more the difference in dimensions I was after(if there is any) im guessing the later gti one would be the best flowing one??? also does anyone know if klarius are decent exhausts? as in sound/fit/flow and longitivity?

[Sgt_Lemon]

I have a full custom powerflow exhaust Knocking around in my shed. Came off some guys 8v track car.

[SimonG]

The 8v will have a 2 inch bore, 16v 2.25 inch bore. Carb models and very early GTI had a different downpipe held on by clips with a manifold to match.  If you want an 8v GTI exhaust, standard flows fairly well but make sure you get a decent brand like Bosal or Walker or even better, genuine if you can find one.

[gazareth]

I was in gsf today and they have a bosal back box/unknown brand centre box and no front box . tempted to go for ss but its so darn expensive these days. reviews on jetex anyone?

[Sgt_Lemon]

I think I have a gSf back box in my shed aswell as the custom powerflow. You can buy either off me if you want them.

[JC]

The jetex fitment on my gl was shocking. Had to cut the mounts off and re attached for it to hang straight

[gazareth]

I think I have a gSf back box in my shed aswell as the custom powerflow. You can buy either off me if you want them.

cheers for the offer sgt but I would rather just source a brand new one locally. done a weld up on it for now so should do a couple months yet

[gazareth]

The jetex fitment on my gl was shocking. Had to cut the mounts off and re attached for it to hang straight

I thought jetex were meant to fit like a glove