Exhaust systems.....

[Gee]

Hi, i am planning to purchase a full milltek exhaust system for my golf 1.6, although i am contemplating just buying a back box?

Does anyone know wether there are significant power/performance gains between the two, or even if performance exhausts even improve performance?

Im not really clued up on the whole exhaust subject so any info would be appreciated.

Cheers!

[v6dub]

I'm not being rude mate, but i would save your money, your not going to notice any changes in performance, if you wanted a nice sounding note then change the back box for a good one, The only way to get better performance is to do stuff to the engine, having it chipped is a good start, you could get that done for around the same price as a full milltek.

[Gee]

That is what i thought and i would be dissapointed with the results. Although i figured that better gas evacuation would improve the performance of my K&N induction kit? I think i will think sensibly and just get a back box instead.

I have also thought about getting the car chipped, how much are we talkin for one and whats the difference between a chip and remap, do they have similair results?

Thanks.

[v6dub]

Thing that a lot of people forget with engines is that, they need back pressure from the exhaust system to work correct. They also need a vacuum from the air box to keep the idle of the engine stable. If you change this stuff you might fine that you decrease power and uses more fuel.
A chip would prob be around £350 or so, Remapping and a chipping I think are the same. But not 100% sure.

[Ben]

Take a look at the tuning section https://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum//...play.php?f=141. I'm sure on of the supporting companies will be able to help you.

[d~lo]

if you are actulay looking for better power from your induction system then you will need a enclosed air filter. such as a panel filter or the piperx viper. k&n are good on yank engines and big v8's.