Exhaust System

richardhold · Jun 20, 2023

Hi everyone,this is my first post and I am in need of your expertise,I am the owner of a 172cup which I have owned since new(2003) ,unfortunately the exhaust system is now in need of replacement and I can now no longer purchase a standard Renault system.
Which leads me on to a stainless exhaust but my concerns are that it will sound to load,what would you recommend!!

hopgop1 · Jun 20, 2023

It's done well to last this long to be fair, but I don't think there's a ton of off the shelf options that won't be louder than standard, depends how much you want to spend of course, but having a custom exhaust made up in the same diameter as standard is probably the best option.
Other option is a cheap pattern exhaust, will be mild steel so it'll rust, but that's no different than the standard system I suppose.

Colin-S · Jun 20, 2023

I've got a twin resonated Piper exhaust and it's quieter than a stock one and only gets loud if you're flooring it.

CP Performance Renaultsport Clio 172 Piper Stealth Stainless Steel Exhaust System

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richardhold · Jun 21, 2023

hopgop1 said:
It's done well to last this long to be fair, but I don't think there's a ton of off the shelf options that won't be louder than standard, depends how much you want to spend of course, but having a custom exhaust made up in the same diameter as standard is probably the best option.
Other option is a cheap pattern exhaust, will be mild steel so it'll rust, but that's no different than the standard system I suppose.

Thank you for the reply ,the exhaust is a little like triggers broom ,it’s had several back box’s and middle sections ,but never the cat replaced,due to the fact its now given up the ghost and the fact that standard Renault exhaust aren’t available I need another option, just don’t want it to sound like a boy racer.

richardhold · Jun 21, 2023

Colin-S said:
I've got a twin resonated Piper exhaust and it's quieter than a stock one and only gets loud if you're flooring it.

CP Performance Renaultsport Clio 172 Piper Stealth Stainless Steel Exhaust System

CP Performance | Piper Exhuast | Stainless Steel | Cat Back Exhaust Systems | Stainless Steel Performance Headers | De-Cat | Sports Cat | Performance Exhaust | Payment Options | Open Mon-Saturday |

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That’s brilliant,will have a look into that,appreciate the info and the link👍🏻

16v_paddy · Jun 21, 2023

You can't go wrong with a Piper system tbh, I've got 1 on my 172 Cup and it's very good quality

DaveDreads · Jun 21, 2023

I've had a resonated Piper stealth on mine since 2007 and it's still shiny and working perfectly.

Bare in mind whatever stainless system you get it will be extremely loud until it soots up, first time I drove mine with the Piper it gave me temporary tinnitus, took a while to quiet down.

richardhold · Jun 21, 2023

DaveDreads said:
I've had a resonated Piper stealth on mine since 2007 and it's still shiny and working perfectly.

Bare in mind whatever stainless system you get it will be extremely loud until it soots up, first time I drove mine with the Piper it gave me temporary tinnitus, took a while to quiet down.

Thanks for the message,appreciate the info,it sounds like the piper system is the way to go👍🏻

jelle · Jun 22, 2023

My super sprint is also quiet, and no droning

Martin_172 · Jun 24, 2023

i use the cheapo mild steel off the shelf system, sounds similar to standard, been on 3 years with no issues

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This is with a decat and 182 manifold

Colin-S · Jun 24, 2023

I had one of those hoffman's exhausts before, very cheap it lasted about 3 years then the mid pipe rusted through and snapped. I bought another and it lasted less than 6months, the rear hanger snapped off the backbox. After that I decided to get the stainless Piper one.

jasonfyfe · Jun 24, 2023

I’ve got the KTR Sport Centre Line and it’s quite droney, and it’s the one with the resonator. Have seen the Milltek recommended by others on this site.

kellogs666 · Feb 2, 2025

Colin-S said:
I've got a twin resonated Piper exhaust and it's quieter than a stock one and only gets loud if you're flooring it.

CP Performance Renaultsport Clio 172 Piper Stealth Stainless Steel Exhaust System

CP Performance | Piper Exhuast | Stainless Steel | Cat Back Exhaust Systems | Stainless Steel Performance Headers | De-Cat | Sports Cat | Performance Exhaust | Payment Options | Open Mon-Saturday |

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Hello there! Did you come from a stock exhaust or an aftermarket sport one? I just wanted to know if it has limited your low end torgue. Thanks!

Colin-S · Feb 3, 2025

I've been through 2 stock exhausts and 2 of the cheapo Ebay hoffman exhausts before getting the Piper exhaust - I can't say I've felt any difference between any of them...lol

kellogs666 · Feb 3, 2025

Colin-S said:
I've been through 2 stock exhausts and 2 of the cheapo Ebay hoffman exhausts before getting the Piper exhaust - I can't say I've felt any difference between any of them...lol

I see..! I ask because i bought the car with a full custom exhaust and when i installed an asso backbox to reduce the noise i had a very very noticeable difference on the lowmid range. So I put the noisy back on!

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