Exhaust options.

[Slammed 66]

Just a quick one and I'm sure it's probably been covered many times before but...

For power gains would you choose a 2.5" side exit with silencer or a 2" side exit with no boxes at all?

I'm not even too fussed by it being side exit to be honest but I do like the sound of them and I do want the best flowing that I don't have to get 'custom made'.

What's your opinions? What 'off the shelf' system would you choose for a killer sound and more poke?

Thanks

[GTphil]

A sidey would be the best option for making use of any engine tuning:agree:

All down to personal taste when it comes to noise, I like them quite subtle but with a nice note on full chat:D

Sideys are really loud, I remember Rob@Backyardracing flying past me once on the m6 Toll and I jumped out of my skin:laugh:

No need to go bigger than 2.5" not unless you going for 250plus hp imo.

A lot of gains to be had with a full 2.5" downpipe;)

[Brigsy]

2.5" all the way.

[Slammed 66]

Thanks dude.

So a silenced 2.5 over an unsilenced 2"

Wasn't the ktec side exit 2.5?

[Guybrush]

Have you got an enlarged elbow and downpipe?

[Slammed 66]

Not yet Gordon. It is on the list for later in the year which would be the point that I'd have to go 2.5 but for now it's standard.

It's actually your system I'm thinking about if you still have it.

[TopCat]

Is this for the phase 1?

Doesn't Bob do a stainless system that copies the OE system?

[Guybrush]

Not yet Gordon. It is on the list for later in the year which would be the point that I'd have to go 2.5 but for now it's standard.

It's actually your system I'm thinking about if you still have it.

I do, it was too much of a ball-ache to get the exhaust to Xenon since Sangliers got cancelled.
I'm currently reviewing my options. I might sell my BMS downpipe & wideband and go back to the sidey. :sad2:

[Slammed 66]

Keep me updated either way please Gordon. A BMS is on the wish list too

[Guybrush]

Keep me updated either way please Gordon. A BMS is on the wish list too

It won't be cheap if it does go :crap:

[Brigsy]

Thanks dude.

So a silenced 2.5 over an unsilenced 2"

Wasn't the ktec side exit 2.5?

The ktek/tiger sidey is 2.5". The silencer doesnt do much. Unsilenced may draw too much attention on tne roads, police/vosa hassle everybody around here.

[Trevhib]

I loved my 2.5" Mongoose exhaust with 3" tail. I removed the baffle from the tail pipe. Sounded great, looked great, top build quality.

[Brigsy]

Mongoose only 2 1/4" trev.

[Trevhib]

You know what Jon, you're right. I was thinking all the standard after-market stuff in comparison to the 2.5" KTEC sidey was 2 1/4", when actually it's 2" :agree:

A lot of the old Scorpion stainless jobs were 2" and I specifically went for the Mongoose as it was larger (but at 2 1/4", not 2.5", as you say). Thanks for the straightner. :)

I'm on a roll atm :D

[smithyr5gt]

hope you don't mind me asking on hear slammed 66 ;) just don't want to start another thread about the same thing.

i was going to get a custom side exit made. 2.5 as i have a 2.5 down pipe.
what should i do to reduce noise a bit and is there anything i should know about before getting it made.

i have never had or heard one :eek:

[GTphil]

My K-tec slash cut tail pipe is definitely 2.5" as were some of the devil exhausts, most of the others were either 2" or 2 1/4.

I love the note that it gives off, I also love the recipt I have for it for £400:eek::laugh:

Robin had until very recently a mint 2.5" devil exhaust that he had completely polished upto a mirror shine. Took him months to sell it then just after it sold he bought another gtt:laugh:

[GTphil]

And to answer you question about the sideys

They are notorious for catching on speed bumps, and the mounting point on the side near the sideskirt needs making. They also sometimes spoil the paintwork near the exit.

And they will burst your ear drums in full chat:laugh: