magnex exhaust confusion

1. user_49404 Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2010 Mid Wales Posts: 604 03 vtr

   #1 30th July 2013, 00:06

   Seen a magnex catback going cheap. First off I have never nodded a car before so new to it all! So just want to know, can I just swap the standard back box for the magnex one? That's all I want to change is the back box. But as its a catback, will it be a direct fit, or will I have to make it fit? Going on an 03 vtr.
2. user_24390 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2008 North Wales Posts: 5576 Fabia VRS PD130/ VTR Mk2

   #2 30th July 2013, 00:19

   The Magnex backbox is not a universal fitting, you will either need to modify the OEM centerpipe or use the Magnex centerpipe. Make sure you check if its the center pipe for the Mk1 (Undercar cat) or the Mk2 (Cat in Mani)
3. user_49404 Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2010 Mid Wales Posts: 604 03 vtr

   #3 30th July 2013, 00:40

   In which case are there any back boxes that fit directly onto a standard centre section on a mark two?
4. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

   #4 30th July 2013, 00:42

   sportex, piper, supersprint, ebay specials such as cybox and so on are direct fit. Its exhausts like magnex, saxsport that arnt and need their own mid section as it isnt a olive join.
5. user_49404 Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2010 Mid Wales Posts: 604 03 vtr

   #5 30th July 2013, 00:49

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Prickle sportex, piper, supersprint, ebay specials such as cybox and so on are direct fit. Its exhausts like magnex, saxsport that arnt and need their own mid section as it isnt a olive join.

   Ok, and the most subtle sounding out of them? Its more for looks than noise. I spend a fair bit of time sat on the m4 so don't want bleeding ears! Thanks for the input by the way guys!
6. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

   #6 30th July 2013, 00:56

   All are pretty much noisy mate. Magnex would be best suited i think.
7. user_24390 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2008 North Wales Posts: 5576 Fabia VRS PD130/ VTR Mk2

   #7 30th July 2013, 06:18

   I did a lot of motorway mile with my Magnex (CAT/SS Centerpipe/Magnex BB) and it wasnt to loud at all, even with my decat its only making 72dB.
8. user_49404 Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2010 Mid Wales Posts: 604 03 vtr

   #8 2nd August 2013, 13:21

   So for ease, I am going for the sportex back box. So, 3" or 2"? Pros and cons of each? Really know sod all about exhausts and reading the sticky that goes on about back pressure I am now far more confused!
9. user_27150 Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 Glasgow Posts: 1452 Saxo VTR

   #9 2nd August 2013, 19:06

   With a standard car etc, there is really no difference between 2" and 3" mate. Just go for what you preferre looks wise
10. user_49404 Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2010 Mid Wales Posts: 604 03 vtr

    #10 3rd August 2013, 01:04

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