Exhaust- Standard vs Stainless???

[jay.1983]

As per title, what extra realistically do you get from a stainless with and without a decat???
I've read that the 172/182 is fairly good standard and you don't get much extra (except noise) from adding a stainless?

Any info much appreciated as im thinking about putting a standard exhaust and car back on the car

Cheers

 

[ilovewilly]

A longer lasting exhaust.

 

[jay.1983]

Sorry I mean gains in power etc

 

[ADS_V6]

Nowt just sounds better

 

[R3k1355]

Decat, filter and a remap usually nets a couple of hp, like under 5.
An early 172 MIGHT also benefit from the RS lower inlet.

 

[dablk]

Standard cat and aftermarket exhaust really is the best option unless your easily able to change the cat every time you mot. That and dealing with the engine light.

Standard cat back not only weighs a tonne, will rot and costs a fortune. It's really only something for the realms of concourse and collectors to put back on the car.

Put it this way.. I had a useable OEM 1piece, not collector quality but functional. The factory fitted one was 1 piece cat back. No bites on here and two members fought it out on eBay for the sum of £15. That how popular the standard is.

 

[Mikeyjp]

Dont forget the CAT Mod.....

 

[RS Charlie]

Depends,

One guy I know of is still on a genuine backbax 4 years later. Before then he went through 3 pattern exhausts over 2 years. The quality of aftermarket items make the factory stuff look good!

Before anyone asks he's also running a Powerflex mount for the dogbone and kept an eye on his exhaust mounts.

 

[Crybert]

I'm really happy with the standard exhaust. Sounds perfect for what I need. No drone etc and not too loud

 

[DrR]

The fact the standard exhausts are so expensive and destroy themselves so quickly is a massive down point for me, hate anything but standard sound.

 

[Crybert]

I believe the standard exhausts can be had quite cheap on eBay?

 

[McGherkin]

No appreciable power gain to be had. Stock system isn't exactly restrictive.

 

[DrR]

I believe the standard exhausts can be had quite cheap on eBay?

Theyre crap copies, is my understanding, louder than standard too.

 

[barnesautos]

Did someone say standard exhaust [emoji106]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/291694155638

 

[RS Charlie]

Theyre crap copies, is my understanding, louder than standard too.

If they are like my friends a KTec Stealth exhaust seems almost quiet compared to a pattern heap of s**t.

 

[Martin_172]

Standard cat and aftermarket exhaust really is the best option unless your easily able to change the cat every time you mot. That and dealing with the engine light.

Standard cat back not only weighs a tonne, will rot and costs a fortune. It's really only something for the realms of concourse and collectors to put back on the car.

Put it this way.. I had a useable OEM 1piece, not collector quality but functional. The factory fitted one was 1 piece cat back. No bites on here and two members fought it out on eBay for the sum of £15. That how popular the standard is.

stick it on the trophy owners club and you will get £400 for it!

 

[c4pob]

Had to replace a standard exhaust after 12 months(wife spent £300). Spent £500 on a stainless and 5 years later still looks like new. It's a no brainer if you're keeping the car, stainless all the way.

 

[VR46-G@Z]

Custom stainless from a good fitter and forget about it, had mine over 4 years and never had a single issue. It's one thing on my Clio I never even think about.............

Regarding power you may gain a horse or two but you wouldn't even notice.......

 

[KitsonRis]

Getting a full custom made stainless system made and fitted tomorrow. Not a bad price and a lifetime warranty so I am hoping it will last!
I am not after power, just the noise.