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Surf exhaust revamp

Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 3:39 pm
by brianr70
would any of our Surf owners be able to advise an approx cost to change from std Surf exhaust system to 2 1/2 inch system????

Thanks

Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 7:17 pm
by Rollux
I'm in Christchurch, and have had quotes vary from $350-$800, :shock: all in mild steel, press bent from turbo downpipe back with just a couple of resonators.
Have a ring around, most places seem to have done a few and can give you a good indication. The lowest quote for me was from a V8 & race car specialist, so pays to think outside the square sometimes.

Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 5:50 pm
by brianr70
well...finally got the job done...what a difference :shock: :shock:

to quote the young fella from Goodbye Pork Pie [when he puts the new head on the Mini] " its pulls like a schoolboy" :groupjump:

Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 6:12 pm
by Rollux
What did you get, just a couple of resonators to muffle the 2.5", of a proper muffler? How loud is it?

Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 6:34 pm
by brianr70
got new muffler, not too loud, but definite difference in tone of exhaust. :D

Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 7:42 pm
by smurf182
What's the point if you're not replacing the factory dump pipe aswell? This is the most restrictive part of the system and if you're going for a whole new exhaust system why not do it completely for max benefits.

Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 7:47 pm
by brianr70
did the complete job from turbo to rear, which included a new muffler :D

Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 9:08 pm
by smurf182
Sweet, I run 2.5" press bent mild steel off the back of the turbo with no muffler. Sounds awesome when you're givin it jandal but it's a bit 'Powered by John Deere' at idle haha.