Magnex system on a 1.1

1. user_7076 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2005 Milton Keynes Posts: 8504 Audi A1 S-Line, Mazda MX5 Kuro, Renault Clio 1.2,

   #1 27th January 2007, 02:43

   Ok is there anything stopping me from putting a Magnex 1.4/VTR system onto my 1.1?
   
   are there different diameters to look out for? location of cat? different hangers? etc etc.
   
   Just need some general info as all systems made of rthe 1.1 are crap
2. user_7076 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2005 Milton Keynes Posts: 8504 Audi A1 S-Line, Mazda MX5 Kuro, Renault Clio 1.2,

   #2 27th January 2007, 19:21

   bump up to the top !
3. Alexp Central South Joined: Jun 2006 East Sussex Posts: 3105 VTS :)

   #3 27th January 2007, 20:34

   A magnex on a 1.1 wouldn't be very loud at all, i had one on my 1.4 and you could bearly hear it, that was until i took out the centre silencer.
   
   If you get a supersprint or a remus centre with a magnex it mighty sound ok.
4. chriswindy Established Member Joined: Jan 2006 Bolton Posts: 1254 53' 16v VTR

   #4 27th January 2007, 20:47

   ive got a magnex backbox on my 1.1 and its louder than my mates whos got the same backbox on his 1.4
5. Jacks_Black_Sax Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2006 Hinckley, Midlands Posts: 543 1.1 Saxo, 1.6 VTR

   #5 27th January 2007, 22:09

   ive got a peco made for 1.1, was £120 new i think~ its quite loud i like it.
   
   jack
6. user_7076 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2005 Milton Keynes Posts: 8504 Audi A1 S-Line, Mazda MX5 Kuro, Renault Clio 1.2,

   #6 27th January 2007, 23:00

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by chriswindy ive got a magnex backbox on my 1.1 and its louder than my mates whos got the same backbox on his 1.4

   I'm looking for a whole system mate.
   
   

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Jacks_Black_Sax ive got a peco made for 1.1, was £120 new i think~ its quite loud i like it. jack

   Was that for a whole system? was it stainless?
7. TU-Tuning Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Bristol Posts: 16575 JP4urio, 306 DTurbo SportShed

   #7 27th January 2007, 23:16

   It wont be loud i shouldnt think mate Magnex are quiet as they come really, fitment wise it should be ok i know the backboxes have the same fitment as ive got a 1.1 standard bb on the furio, the manifold should be the same but ring up magnex/the supplier.
8. Jacks_Black_Sax Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2006 Hinckley, Midlands Posts: 543 1.1 Saxo, 1.6 VTR

   #8 27th January 2007, 23:22

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   Originally Posted by snewham I'm looking for a whole system mate. Was that for a whole system? was it stainless?

   was just backbox (100mm (4'') Round; c/w Inward Roll; Made from High Grade Aluminised mild Steel Black Finish with T304 polished Stainless Steel Tail Pipes)
   
   Im happy with it either way, people hear it before they see it
9. user_7076 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2005 Milton Keynes Posts: 8504 Audi A1 S-Line, Mazda MX5 Kuro, Renault Clio 1.2,

   #9 27th January 2007, 23:31

   ok then I'll have a ring around then but custom made will probably be my best option tbh.
10. TU-Tuning Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Bristol Posts: 16575 JP4urio, 306 DTurbo SportShed

    #10 27th January 2007, 23:35

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by snewham ok then I'll have a ring around then but custom made will probably be my best option tbh.

    Are you lookin for any performance gains atall mate? If not then its probably powerflow, find a decent outlet though
11. user_7076 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2005 Milton Keynes Posts: 8504 Audi A1 S-Line, Mazda MX5 Kuro, Renault Clio 1.2,

    #11 27th January 2007, 23:43

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Ben_Saxo Are you lookin for any performance gains atall mate? If not then its probably powerflow, find a decent outlet though

    well obviously not much power gains can be seen with a 1.1 but I'd like it to give it something performance wise and sound throughout the whole rev range. My current backbox is very loud in certain areas.
    
    I've heard mixed things bout powerflow and performance gains
12. TU-Tuning Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Bristol Posts: 16575 JP4urio, 306 DTurbo SportShed

    #12 27th January 2007, 23:47

    Powerflow arent for performance imo, they are just for looks and noise theres no workings for performance. Most people i know with powerflows reckon there isnt much performance change its just noise. You need a decent brand name set up with a 4-2-1/4-1 manifold imo to get a decent gain in performance.
    
    Polishing the throttle body might be worth a shot aswell
13. user_7076 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2005 Milton Keynes Posts: 8504 Audi A1 S-Line, Mazda MX5 Kuro, Renault Clio 1.2,

    #13 27th January 2007, 23:48

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Ben_Saxo Powerflow arent for performance imo, they are just for looks and noise theres no workings for performance. Most people i know with powerflows reckon there isnt much performance change its just noise. You need a decent brand name set up with a 4-2-1/4-1 manifold imo to get a decent gain in performance. Polishing the throttle body might be worth a shot aswell

    hmm ok then mate I'll have a look around. Going to phone a few companies on monday about the manifolds on 1.1s and I'll look into ready made systems as well.
14. user_7076 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2005 Milton Keynes Posts: 8504 Audi A1 S-Line, Mazda MX5 Kuro, Renault Clio 1.2,

    #14 27th January 2007, 23:54

    ok so,
    
    Sportex full system. I currently have their backbox but it was damaged in my crash last year and it has never been the same since. It was really nice before I got it and they claim good power gains from it?
    
    
    http://www.sportexexhausts.co.uk/pro...cts_id=1420003
15. user_7076 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2005 Milton Keynes Posts: 8504 Audi A1 S-Line, Mazda MX5 Kuro, Renault Clio 1.2,

    #15 27th January 2007, 23:57

    Peco full system, in stainless steel.
    
    http://www.potn.co.uk/-_c5205_3930_4...7_p1424025.htm
16. TU-Tuning Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Bristol Posts: 16575 JP4urio, 306 DTurbo SportShed

    #16 28th January 2007, 00:08

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    Q.Do they do ot for the 1.3 versions?? A.yeah they list them for all models of saxos.

    lol
    
    But id go for the Sportex, you know what the quality is like first hand which helps. Finding a manifold could be a bastard though.
17. user_7076 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2005 Milton Keynes Posts: 8504 Audi A1 S-Line, Mazda MX5 Kuro, Renault Clio 1.2,

    #17 28th January 2007, 00:13

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Ben_Saxo lol But id go for the Sportex, you know what the quality is like first hand which helps. Finding a manifold could be a bastard though.

    hmm the Peco one is looking quite good to be honest. I'd rather have a stainless steel system rather than mild steel that the sportex is with Stainless tail pipe.
    
    Peco has the option of Cat-Back or Cat in downpipe versions as well.
18. TU-Tuning Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Bristol Posts: 16575 JP4urio, 306 DTurbo SportShed

    #18 28th January 2007, 00:18

    Ah right yeah, i didnt fully read the ads. The mild will still last the length of your ownership i would think but i know hat you mean, id get a stainless. If you want half decent power gains though its gonna have to be a de-cat though surely?