Powerflow VS Standard
Do I keep Powerflow 3" Backbox, or get standard Box back? |
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Back to basics baby | [4 votes] |
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Old Timer
Powerflow VS Standard
But am thinking of going back to this…
What i want to know is will i notice any power losses or other in bhp or torque areas?
The system i currently have is a Powerflow (i think 2.5") with 3" tip, but i dont like it anymore after a few months of buying it :cry: ops:
Want it to look standard, and sound quieter for long driving (like the taunton meets)
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Id like to have a stainless exhaust built close to the standard system.
Go back to standard and keep both… that way you can change as and when you like !
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That said I know a guy in Bridgewater who is top notch.
I found putting a standard system on a MK1 without the centre box increased back pressure and gave the car some more go. I ran a straight thru stainless group N spec system too and found very little difference between except for the refireing and noise…(which I do like..anyone whose followed the Rallye at night knows you can cook marshmallows with it)
'83 Diamond Silver Campaign GTI
'85 UR quattro 20v 5 cylinder
'94 VR6 Corrado
'85 UR quattro 20v 5 cylinder
'94 VR6 Corrado
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Old Timer
yeah i want it back now.
i found that big exhausts make me seem like im going slower as theres more noise - it sounds like its going far faster than it is, standard is like a sleeper pocket rocket
its a slightly tuned 2.0 8v, no major mods yet.
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I am putting a stainless ever slightly bigger than standard when I have the money. As I have a 2lt 8v lump in my campaign but if you find standard system as quick I would like to know…
'83 Diamond Silver Campaign GTI
'85 UR quattro 20v 5 cylinder
'94 VR6 Corrado
'85 UR quattro 20v 5 cylinder
'94 VR6 Corrado
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so go standerd but make sure its a genuine back box
JOEL GTI
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1990 mk2 GTI 8V in tornado red new car
1979 mk1 c 1.1L 33k sold
1983 mk1 GX 1.5L sold
1983 mk1 gti 1.6 cab sold
1984 mk2 polo 1.0 rat sold
1982 mk1 gti 1.8 sold
1984 mk2 GTI 16V vw motorsport project 16V very rare striped dead!
1985 mk2 GTI 8V runing 140BHP (track car) striping! Dead
1986 mk2 GL 1.8Ldead
1987 mk2 GTI 16V SOLD
Lots of mk3 gti's vr6's and a tdi all sold
1992 mk2 GTI 8V runout edition sold then bought then sold the bought back and striped!
1990 mk2 GTI 8V in tornado red new car
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Old Timer
hmm how expensive are they new then? gota get this sorted by sunday for the meet!
thankyou
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'83 Diamond Silver Campaign GTI
'85 UR quattro 20v 5 cylinder
'94 VR6 Corrado
'85 UR quattro 20v 5 cylinder
'94 VR6 Corrado
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Old Timer
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1272 driver with a magic tree!!
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Old Timer
I have to cut the powerflow off, if i want the exhaust on, which i WON on ebay! so hopefully will be with me soon.
like i said, its welded from front to rear, so i wouldnt be able to use it again really, its not like i can change it and swap if i wanted.
its just too noisey, for me now, and doesn't look very 'sleeper-like' :mrgreen:
so im still stuck, will let u know what i do.
**Would anyone want to buy this from me anyway? To fit to their mk1?**
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Old Timer
Any takers? (centre pipe included)
Go standard, You won't look back!
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Old Timer
Not gunna get mine fitted b4 the meet either i think.
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Old Timer
Will have to compare noises at the April meet then! Hope it wont clash with anything :pray:
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Old Timer
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Old Timer
Are you going to change it yourself? might be a job to cut the old one off with it being stainless and everything :dontknow:
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Local Hero
Best comparison I can make is the RC40 exhaust you can buy for classic Minis - I want one of these for my MK1 Golf!
Andy
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1983 MK1 Golf GTI Campaign Model - Under (looooong) resto!
1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
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1983 MK1 Golf GTI Campaign Model - Under (looooong) resto!
1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
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Old Timer
(to the arse bit not the exhaust).
No but seriously, try it, see what you think and as with everything keep the bits if you can to go back to standard.
Ive still got this one for sale if anyone is interested.
The RC40 does look like mine (now), but the box is smaller than mine, if i had have known this before i would have gone for that.
Actually if this one goes thats what i would get to replace it.
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Andy
LINCOLNSHIRE REGION - https://www.facebook.com/groups/467122313360002/
1983 MK1 Golf GTI Campaign Model - Under (looooong) resto!
1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
LINCOLNSHIRE REGION - https://www.facebook.com/groups/467122313360002/
1983 MK1 Golf GTI Campaign Model - Under (looooong) resto!
1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
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I'll have your exhaust from you, I need a 2.5 for my turbo caddy.not bothered about the backbox if someone REALLY wants it - but it would be good to get downpipe back system.
I'm in North Devon so can pick it up no problem.
I've PM'ed you. mail me on chillATndevonDOTacDOTuk
Cheers!
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