AgtX80 Posted March 29, 2008 Author Share Posted March 29, 2008 I had a big bad exhaust on my last car, i get sick of the curtain twitchers. I had a K&N before, that seemed ok. But i guess i dont want to take chances. If youre going to have an exhaust is it really worth going for just a backbox? The weight in the standard system must be insane considering how quiet it is. How does fitting the decat pipe affect the turbos? Do these part suppliers who post here offer discounts to the club members? My shopping list is : Alloys (mine are stock 16" & chipped a lot), exhaust, dump valve..maybe lowering. I can only really afford to do one of those right now. Which would be the best option. Anyone know of a good import specialist/supra specialist garage around derby area? Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 i think exhaust will free the most ponies up mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgtX80 Posted March 29, 2008 Author Share Posted March 29, 2008 im not fussed about making it faster at all, just sound meaner. If the exhaust would make throttle response and everything sharper, that would be nice...or is that a job for the decat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 My N/A was fitted with a HKS mushroom filter when I bought it. I fit a stock airbox after a few months and the performance difference was VERY noticeable, way more responsive and far better to drive. Unfortunately, the car is burning all it's oil up in less than 2000 miles and is gonna cost about a grand to get rebuilt. This has been attributed largely to the mushroom filter letting crap into the engine. Your choice. Personally, I'd stop being a girl and get a proper exhaust rather have a quiet car than a big rebuild bill in a few years. For £1000 you could probably by 10 decent second hand n/a engines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Quite probably, but I've not seen one come up for sale north of London, let alone north of Birmingham and there just isn't any affordable way of getting them up here. Then you still run the risk of not knowing what they are like and end up with the same (or worse) problems. I'd rather get my motor completely rebuilt then I know it's all good and will last another 10+ years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgtX80 Posted March 30, 2008 Author Share Posted March 30, 2008 How does fitting 1 decat pipe affect the turbos? will it still pass an MOT? will it make the stock exhaust louder? Anyone know of a good import specialist/supra specialist garage around derby area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supradibbs Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Just do what i did simply fit a fully built motor big single huge manifold, then fit a 4" exhaust from the turbo with no boxes or silencers and remove the boot interior then you will be wanting earplugs:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgtX80 Posted March 30, 2008 Author Share Posted March 30, 2008 trouble getting answers here. Not everyone wants big power...to me over 300bhp is big power & its enough for me, im pretty sure you can get a decent sound out of a supra without going nuts on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Simple answer - fit a new exhaust, replacing the 2nd cat. your best bet is to get around the various meets, find an exhaust note you like and ask the owner what 'zorst it is. Have a search around this site for sound clips of exhausts as I'm sure there are a few kicking around. Not all exhausts are stupidly loud and they should all pass an mot with the 1st cat still in place. I have got through 3 mot's with no cats at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgtX80 Posted March 30, 2008 Author Share Posted March 30, 2008 Well, ive heard nothing but good things about the HKS silent hi-power. Might go for that then...& a dump valve . I need alloys but the stock 16" ones arent all THAT bad..will do for now i guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Dont bother with an aftermarket filter or induction kit unless you have a good cold air feed otherwise all your sucking in is warm air from the engine bay! That's why we have intercoolers If you are realy that bothered bout sucking in warm air then take a look at this thread. http://www.supraforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=358685 Guys good at DIY, a pretty good idea like his other 1 which was a heatshield made from a cooking pot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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