Milltek non res vs. Other.

[Speed]

I'd never buy an overpriced off the shelf exhaust, when you can get the same power and sound from a well put together custom exhaust.
My car has a custom 2.5" from the cat back, with an xforce muffler and it sounds great, no drone inside the cabin (may be different from the R32), and Im sure it cost a ****load less than anything off the shelf from the US/UK.

I wouldn't buy an off the shelf exhaust either.. unless you have money to burn.

I recently made a full custom (turbo back) stainless exhaust for my RX7.
Was quoted $1,800 to $2,000 from Exhaust shops to make using Magnaflow cat, resonator and muff.

Bought the same Magnaflow components, made it up myself and paid to have it tig'd up.

Cost me less than $850 !!! and it's exactly how I wanted it to fit under the car.

I do have a 3 inch custom cat back SS exhaust (with twin upward facing tips) to bolt onto a Mk4 Golf, if anybody is interested.
Could always put a reducer in to knock it down to 2.5 inches.

[goodfella]

dont mean to stir the pot, but I went to a exhaust shop and we discussed options for my Bora 4mo. The guy was mega helpful, had the car on the hoist and did all sorts of measurements.. then we talked about the different ways the rear box could be constructed, given it sits longitudinal (same as R32) on the 4mo. Prob was, when he calced up all the parts, then added labour, it was about the same as an off the shelf unit (give or take $100) but even he admitted there was no way to gaurantee the resultant sound or drone, only that it "should be better".

I know this was a 1 off, and I havent run around to compare shops, but I dont have the time for that. I'm one for pre fab and proven systems.

[kabel]

I have a full Milltek turbo back resonated system on my car and cannot complain about it at all.Very quiet at cruising speeds but makes all the right sounds when pushed.
There was also a significant increase in power felt.
Have not had a dynotune so cannot verify how much.
Admittedly the system was not cheap !

[Speed]

Prob was, when he calced up all the parts, then added labour, it was about the same as an off the shelf unit

I bought my Magnaflow "parts" (high flow cat, resonator and muffler) on eBay and saved a fortune.
Labour was vastly reduced as I cut measured and marked my piping (bought from stainless steel supplier), then taped it up, gave it a trial fit then took it to a welder (not an exhaust shop) to tig up.
Piece of piss.

I wasn't prepared to spend the 2k, when I knew I could do most of it myself.

If you've got the money then sure buy one off the shelf.

[JVLR32]

As dave said...u could end up with some drone!....my car did have some drone but for the price and xtra hps it gained worth every peny.....

[drewr]

Sorry boys...i think all of them are over rated....
Pm Vwtech and ask about the exhaust i had built...R32

Care to elaborate?

[Gravey]

just out of interest, how much are people paying for a custom stainless exhaust if you don't mind me asking.

I was initially quoted about $1k for a custom 2.5" stainless stell mandrel bent cat back, but my mate who has just bought into an tuning & exhaust shop seems to think they can do it for $850 fitted and I can choose from a wide range of mufflers to get the sound I want

[Guest0608]

Care to elaborate?

Elaborating link for you! Just before 4 new tyres were fitted! Just for you JVLR32!

YouTube - V220510_07.57.3gp


vwtech!

[JVLR32]

xxxxxx ohw i miss that car xxxxxx

shes still lookin the goods well done mate