Exhaust advice for a 1.3

Hi all,

I currently have a standard system on my 1.3, which I am happy with from my flexi pipe backwards (My central silencer can scrape on bumps as my car is low but thats something i have to live with).

My manifold and downpipe is where I have my problems. My downpipe connects to the manifold via a clamp, which can be rather flimsy and i have had to re attach this a few times this year and can be rather embarrassing driving the car sounding like a tractor . I would like to be able to fit the bolt on type downpipe, so is there a particular manifold i could buy in order to do this?

Also would it be worth while investing in a custom stainless system? my understanding is these can be made up for around £300 which seems fairly reasonable.

Thanks

Toby

 

Rubbadubdub said

Hi all,

I currently have a standard system on my 1.3, which I am happy with from my flexi pipe backwards (My central silencer can scrape on bumps as my car is low but thats something i have to live with).

My manifold and downpipe is where I have my problems. My downpipe connects to the manifold via a clamp, which can be rather flimsy and i have had to re attach this a few times this year and can be rather embarrassing driving the car sounding like a tractor . I would like to be able to fit the bolt on type downpipe, so is there a particular manifold i could buy in order to do this?

Also would it be worth while investing in a custom stainless system? my understanding is these can be made up for around £300 which seems fairly reasonable.

Thanks

Toby

 

Im after a exahust system or just a boxback to make it look nice but ive searched online and couldnt find much in terms of fitting for my 1.3…. if you find anything let me know.. thanks

harshalkumar240 said

Rubbadubdub said

Hi all,

I currently have a standard system on my 1.3, which I am happy with from my flexi pipe backwards (My central silencer can scrape on bumps as my car is low but thats something i have to live with).

My manifold and downpipe is where I have my problems. My downpipe connects to the manifold via a clamp, which can be rather flimsy and i have had to re attach this a few times this year and can be rather embarrassing driving the car sounding like a tractor . I would like to be able to fit the bolt on type downpipe, so is there a particular manifold i could buy in order to do this?

Also would it be worth while investing in a custom stainless system? my understanding is these can be made up for around £300 which seems fairly reasonable.

Thanks

Toby

 

Im after a exahust system or just a boxback to make it look nice but ive searched online and couldnt find much in terms of fitting for my 1.3…. if you find anything let me know.. thanks

if its standard parts then they should be available on ebay. german seller.

if you are having problems locating them i usually find them.

let me know

Hi

Thanks for your reply.. im after a non standard backbox 

Thanks

i think a standard gti one would fit, you would probably have to get a reducer sleeve to bring it down to the standard pipe.

there are plenty of gti (aftermarket) back boxes as far as im aware.

zorg said

i think a standard gti one would fit, you would probably have to get a reducer sleeve to bring it down to the standard pipe.

there are plenty of gti (aftermarket) back boxes as far as im aware.

Hi

I just want a shiny tailpipe instead of the original look, I didnt know the GTI backboxes would fit that would be much easier to source now.

I just wasnt sure as I saw some exhausts on ebay they say its for GTI 1.6/1.8 i email them and they say no it wouldnt fit thats why I was confused to what backboxes would fit mine. 


Thanks Mate 

Harshallumar240, you could always have something made up custom. Not sure where you are from but I understand that in England you can have a whole system from downpipe back made up for around £300.

Zorg, not sure if you would know but you seem knowledgable  I've done a bit of research and apparently the manifold and downpipe from a polo G40 would fit, but I don't know if any modification would be needed further?

Thanks

Rubbadubdub said

Harshallumar240, you could always have something made up custom. Not sure where you are from but I understand that in England you can have a whole system from downpipe back made up for around £300.

Zorg, not sure if you would know but you seem knowledgable  I've done a bit of research and apparently the manifold and downpipe from a polo G40 would fit, but I don't know if any modification would be needed further?

Thanks

Hi

Yh i heard people can make the custom exhaust but i was just after a ready made backbox.


I will check the gti backboxes.

Thank

Rubbadubdub said

Harshallumar240, you could always have something made up custom. Not sure where you are from but I understand that in England you can have a whole system from downpipe back made up for around £300.

Zorg, not sure if you would know but you seem knowledgable  I've done a bit of research and apparently the manifold and downpipe from a polo G40 would fit, but I don't know if any modification would be needed further?

Thanks

I have seen an Ashley 4 branch manifold for both a g40 and a regular small block 1.3  and they looked identical. Same gaskets as well. I think it comes down to bore again when you get under the car. I don't think the g40 pipes would have a carb warming pipe either.

I think the flexi pipe is 40 or 45 mm diameter? Can't remember now.

Rubbadubdub said

Harshallumar240, you could always have something made up custom. Not sure where you are from but I understand that in England you can have a whole system from downpipe back made up for around £300.

Zorg, not sure if you would know but you seem knowledgable  I've done a bit of research and apparently the manifold and downpipe from a polo G40 would fit, but I don't know if any modification would be needed further?

Thanks

Hi

Yh i heard people can make the custom exhaust but i was just after a ready made backbox.


I will check the gti backboxes.

Thank

Standard exhausts for small blocks arnt the easiest to get hold of, i had to get mine on EBAY Germany as mentioned. Next time around im gonna get a custom made, as 3 different garages made attempts at trying to get it to fit right..  

Yea i brought a system from the flexipipe back and they had trouble with it    managed to get it fitted in the end though

i got a genuine standard back box from tierod on ebay and the center section from the german seller. it did need a little "tap" with a hammer to fit though.

still good value and cheaper postage than the bloody uk sellers!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-POLO-86C-DERBY-MK1-MK2-MK3-NEW-STAINLESS-STEEL-MANIFOLD-/161260837464?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item258be51a58

Does anyone know; would this fit my 1.3 engine?

I believe it will but just want to check

Hi guys

Got a powerflow backbox fitted today custom made… and i was shocked it sounds really good so id recommend this also gives a nice finishing touch to the car as the tailpipe is shiny and rolled.

il try get some pics up this week .

Cheers