I don't think something has troubled me so much. Can you help? Yes I know I posted about exhausts some months ago and I still can't make a decision. But I have narrowed things down.
My C4S has the Gundo mod but the mufflers are wrecked and Carnewal can't help anymore. So I need new mufflers. I want a deep throaty loud sound without any harshness to it. Milltek seems the prefered option but would welcome thoughts on the Top Gear Sports. If the mufflers were good enough the money I would save compared to the Milltek/Designtek route would almost pay for some new CATs if needed (see below) or I could spend the money on some other preventative stuff.
My next issue is the manifolds. They seem okay but the metal gasket is shot. The bolts don't look too bad (you can see the shape below the rust) but then it could take 8 hours to replace (so I'm told) at £70 a hour. It isn't leaking (i think) but I have seen more robust pastry and want to get the car to A1 condition. Just not sure if to do it now. Thoughts?
I think I have decided against replacing the stock CATs but then I wonder if a 14 year old CAT is really good for the car. No signs of rust on them but...well you know....And if Alex did a deal......
Finally - just behind the manifold is a metal bracket with bolts into the block. It has small pipes to it but I have zero idea what they are. Anyway, the metal bracket is really rusty so if anyone knows what it is and what the part number is I would be grateful.
Many thanks
My C4S has the Gundo mod but the mufflers are wrecked and Carnewal can't help anymore. So I need new mufflers. I want a deep throaty loud sound without any harshness to it. Milltek seems the prefered option but would welcome thoughts on the Top Gear Sports. If the mufflers were good enough the money I would save compared to the Milltek/Designtek route would almost pay for some new CATs if needed (see below) or I could spend the money on some other preventative stuff.
My next issue is the manifolds. They seem okay but the metal gasket is shot. The bolts don't look too bad (you can see the shape below the rust) but then it could take 8 hours to replace (so I'm told) at £70 a hour. It isn't leaking (i think) but I have seen more robust pastry and want to get the car to A1 condition. Just not sure if to do it now. Thoughts?
I think I have decided against replacing the stock CATs but then I wonder if a 14 year old CAT is really good for the car. No signs of rust on them but...well you know....And if Alex did a deal......
Finally - just behind the manifold is a metal bracket with bolts into the block. It has small pipes to it but I have zero idea what they are. Anyway, the metal bracket is really rusty so if anyone knows what it is and what the part number is I would be grateful.
Many thanks