dazstarlet Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 (edited) I'm not looking to use a new exhaust for power gains on my stock n/a car, but I would like to make sure I don't get a turkey exhaust system. I was planning to use a standard supply + fitting chain or local place rather than buy an exhaust separately and have it fitted, so i'm looking for a national place that sells good standard exhausts. Looks are not important, but if it did have a nice tail pipe then it would be a bonus Not sure what sort of money it will be either for a full system? What should I look to pay? Edited March 23, 2013 by dazstarlet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Green Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 I'm not looking to use a new exhaust for power gains on my stock n/a car, but I would like to make sure I don't get a turkey exhaust system. I was planning to use a standard supply + fitting chain or local place rather than buy an exhaust separately and have it fitted, so i'm looking for a national place that sells good standard exhausts. Looks are not important, but if it did have a nice tail pipe then it would be a bonus Not sure what sort of money it will be either for a full system? What should I look to pay? Have a look on eBay mate, I picked up a Japspeed full stainless system for around £60.00, it will have to be modified to fit a N/A though. Shouldn't cost an arm and a leg though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dazstarlet Posted March 23, 2013 Author Share Posted March 23, 2013 Have a look on eBay mate, I picked up a Japspeed full stainless system for around £60.00, it will have to be modified to fit a N/A though. Shouldn't cost an arm and a leg though. £60 sounds like bargain for you for sure If this is the first new exhaust on the car (probably is I'd say), I take it it doesn't have to be be fitted with a cat as a pre-01 registered car? Assuming you can get non-cat exhausts these days.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dazstarlet Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 Clearly I have my facts wrong it's 92 start for cats isn't it. Not >01 as I thought I'd read somewhere. Doh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryan lang Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 yeah 92 for cats matey also you said its an n/a? there are no off the shelf n/a exhausts that i know of bud. you'll have to get a custom one made unless your just looking for a standard replacement part? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dazstarlet Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 (edited) yeah 92 for cats matey also you said its an n/a? there are no off the shelf n/a exhausts that i know of bud. you'll have to get a custom one made unless your just looking for a standard replacement part? I was looking for a decent standard replacement - I guess it will have to be a Kwikfit type jobbie. I suppose they are all much the same as each other... I don't want to replace the CAT if I don't need to as they are silly money IMO. These guys are local to me and are good in not ripping peeps off. This link takes you to their parts breakdown for a Starlet exhaust with costs. http://www.bushtyres.co.uk/exhausts/search.htm?make=38&model=561&body=4&engine=132&year=2158&submit_button=Find+Exhausts £246 for the cat! My car only cost £995! What parts on a 15 year old exhaust could need replacing more than others do you think? Gaskets and rubber mounts? Edited March 24, 2013 by dazstarlet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rmsnoel Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Lad half those prices. Youd be mad to pay that money. New standard exhausts tend to last about two years before they rot. If your current exhaist is ok then just keep it as its made of much old fashionef quality steel. if it has a hole, get it welded if it swings about replace the bush. Keep your money Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rmsnoel Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 A cool tailpipe tip for your standard exhaust can.be bought from ebay Something like a 50mm univeral rolled outwardly tip Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dazstarlet Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 The current tailpipe bends downward Noel, so is that the original? To fit a straight end tip I would need to get the hacksaw out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Addymk2 Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Go to MIJ in walsall if your anywhere in the midlands. Dirt cheap and a lifetime warranty, about £200 for a custom job Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dazstarlet Posted March 30, 2013 Author Share Posted March 30, 2013 Go to MIJ in walsall if your anywhere in the midlands. Dirt cheap and a lifetime warranty, about £200 for a custom job Hmmm, a quick Google shows there are a few horror stories around about the exhausts this lot have made up for people. I think I'll pass, but thanks anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Addymk2 Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 I've had 2 and they have been fine. Might be hit and miss! There warranties are faultless though if the exhaust is shit, a bracket snapped off one of mine from a big speed hump and they repaired it free of charge Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dazstarlet Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share Posted March 31, 2013 Googling around for a Lincolnshire company/depot and I'm hearing better things about 'Longlife' exhausts. May try them for a standard replacement. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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