Problems fitting Milltek exhaust to Bora 4motion

[sukebe]

I received my Milltek exhaust for my Bora 4motion today and tried fitting it tonight. I got it on, but there is an adapter pipe that links the stock cat-pipe to the Milltek centre pipe and I think it is slightly too small on one end. I had to tighten the clamp really hard to get it to grab, but it seems its not tight enough as there is a small leak. Any ideas of how to fix this???

Also, I expected the system to have a nice deep growl as described by many people, but it sounds almost the same as the stock exhaust (except for a very slight burble and a slight induction-type sound due to the leak). Would this be due to the leak? Should it sound deeper/louder without the leak?

There is a small but noticeable improvement in throttle response and acceleration, I just wish it sounded like I expected!

Any help/advice/ideas will be much appreciated!

[h100vw]

Nathan, most exhausts that I have comes across are a pretty secure fit before you clamp them up.

You should be able to seal it with some exhaust paste.

I reckon the note will change over time as the silencers soot up a bit.

Gavin

[sukebe]

Its not a secure fit at all without the clamp. I reckon I need a different adapter - one that is slightly larger. I don't know of exhaust paste, can I get it from Supercheap/Autobarn etc? I assume it is some kind of joint sealant. Does it bond the parts together?

I know the note will change over time as carbon builds up, but I would have thought a new system would be louder, not quieter. Anyway, will try some exhaust paste tomorrow and see if it helps.

[popeclement]

If you paid good dollars for this then everything should be spot on. I reckon there is a misalignment somewhere. Can you seek advice from the supplier?

I have been considering this same mod, but have baulked at the pricing quoted by the Australian distributor.

[sukebe]

I imported it myself from a supplier in the UK, and had a horrible time trying to deal with them. I don't really want to go to them for help as it took a rather heated exchange to get the purchase finalised. They probably wouldn't help me anyway (they never responded to emails during the time I was ordering, asking questions etc).

The Aussie distributor is a ripoff merchant. I was quoted around double the price that I paid buying from a UK supplier.

I'd imagine, if exhaust paste doesn't work, that a local exhaust fabricator could knock up a new adapter for me. It is a bit annoying though that such a "high-end system" doesn't fit perfectly straight out of the box.

[SoVeReIgN]

I imported it myself from a supplier in the UK, and had a horrible time trying to deal with them. I don't really want to go to them for help as it took a rather heated exchange to get the purchase finalised. They probably wouldn't help me anyway (they never responded to emails during the time I was ordering, asking questions etc).

The Aussie distributor is a ripoff merchant. I was quoted around double the price that I paid buying from a UK supplier.

I'd imagine, if exhaust paste doesn't work, that a local exhaust fabricator could knock up a new adapter for me. It is a bit annoying though that such a "high-end system" doesn't fit perfectly straight out of the box.

Yeah just take it to a local exhaust shop and they'll be able to sort it out in minutes.

And yes, everyone I've ever read about who has got a Miltek in Aus has either gone through hell with an overseas supplier or gone through hell with the local.

[ranton-inc]

Hey Dude..

millteks can be very hopeless for fitment in some cases.. but most of the time they are OK

the note will deepen over time as the piping is heated and cooled a few times..

one thing i recomment that will make the car sound good is delete the centre resonator.. it will infact reduce any boomy drone inside and make it sound raspier and louder outside..

[h100vw]

An exhaust shop should be able to expand the joint that is too small or alter the link pipe.

Gavin.

[qsilverza]

That sucks Suk, You might want to advertise this problem on a forum they are familiar with if you catch my drift.Any way, I would go to an exhaust shop and they could probably help. And did you get resonated or unres ? Maybe you can remove the resonater if you still arent happy after all is setujp right ! Yeh the local importer i believe is a dud and took a lot of moneys from the ozaudi guys. In short dont trust him. I cant remember the name of the company, but i was going to approach qsz for a supersprint exhaust. Has anyone dealt with them ?

[Bug_racer]

You'll probably find that in the instructions it will say "to be fitted by an exhaust shop " or something similar !

[sukebe]

You'll probably find that in the instructions it will say "to be fitted by an exhaust shop " or something similar !

Meh, I followed the instructions. Its very straight forward, only requires undoing a few bolts, sliding out the old system, and sliding in the new one. Theres nothing too technical about putting one pipe inside another, then tightening a clamp! The problem is that the adapter sleeve btween the centre pipe and the stock cat-pipe is slightly too small on one end (only one of 3 joins leaks). I will try exhaust paste on the weekend and see if that helps to make a better seal.

[popeclement]

what was the result of your endeavours and is the system working to your satisfaction?

Should I stay with the original system?

[HOLEIN1]

The Aussie distributor is a ripoff merchant. I was quoted around double the price that I paid buying from a UK supplier.

what sort of savings did you get from the UK? and how much was the total cost landed ie. including shipping?

also do you mind sending me the name of the company via PM so that i can avoid going there when i eventually get around to getting one...

cheers mate

[sukebe]

what was the result of your endeavours and is the system working to your satisfaction?

Should I stay with the original system?

The leak seems to have been sorted out with exhaust paste/putty.

Its not a bad system, but it doesnt really have quite the note that I was expecting - far more subdued. Throttle response is a bit sharper and it charges to the redline faster, but the performance increase is fairly subtle.

If I was to do it again, I would probably get a custom job made up here.

[sukebe]

what sort of savings did you get from the UK? and how much was the total cost landed ie. including shipping?

also do you mind sending me the name of the company via PM so that i can avoid going there when i eventually get around to getting one...

cheers mate

If you drive a Bora 4motion, you can't get a Milltek. Milltek dropped the system from their catalogue due to poor sales. I managed to get one of the last systems available that were made for a special one-off group buy on www.uk-mkivs.net . I had an awful time trying to organise the shipping, and it took 4 months from the time I ordered til the time I got it. The system also doesn't deliver as much as I had expected. The note is very subdued. I don't regret the purchase, but the custom system with Remus rear muffler I had on my old VR6 sounded heaps better.

If I had my time again I would look at get a custom job done here. If you do really want to get a system direct from the UK, I would recommend http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk . I haven't bought from them, but they stock all Milltek systems and are primarily an online store so should be setup for international shipping (the crowd I used was not).