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[Miniature]

Hello,

I have a 1994 1275cc mini mayfair (which is pretty much all standard as far as I can tell) and a couple of days ago my exhaust fell off. Getting it back on is easy enough (I will take it to a garage for this), but as the exhaust that fell off is a bit rusty and old I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to replace it with a nice, shiney new and upgraded one.

My problem is that I know absolutely nothing about exhausts or manifolds and do not know what the standard exhaust for my car is, let alone which ones will be better. Can anyone tell me/link me to the standard exhaust and manifold for my car so I can see I need to buy? And, if anyone can advise me on what counts as a better exhaust, and what extra stuff I would need to do/buy to get it fitted? I do not even know if my car has a catalyst converter or not, that is how much of a noobie I am with these things.

From browsing through the minispares website I can see that you get exhausts with different sized bores, is it just a case of bigger is better, or is there more to in that that? And if I go for a bigger bore do I need to do other stuff to my car to get this fitted? I just have absolutely no idea, so any help people can give me would be much appreciated.

Thanks.
Miniature.

[BritishRacingGreen]

Well, basically it will depend on personal choice. If you like the chavvy look and sound go for a dtm style one, if you want a normal (ish) sounding one go for an rc40, and there is everything in between.

Manifold wise, the easiest thing to do is ring the people who make the exhaust you want and ask them what will fit. Bear in mind if you currently have a standard exhaust and buy an lcb/freeflow manifold you will also have to buy an inlet manifold.

Just have a look in the minispares website, maniflow website, fletcher website etc to find one you like the look of.

Size wise a 2" system will be fine for any road going engine, and a 1&3/4 or a 1&7/8 will also suit.

[The Principal]

As a 1970's bod these new age mini's and a bit quirky too me however to stay on the right side of the MOT Police you need to keep the Cat present at the time of the MOT. Second point is the quality of the exhaust, steel exhaust have a finite shelf life but are cheaper but stainless steel last a lot longer but as you may expect cost lots more

As with any modification as you get more extreme you need to change other areas on the car to get the best out of your new toys or they can work against you. Have a look at the Minispares site or give Simon there a call they offer honest friendly advice on such matters

http://www.minispares.com/

[BritishRacingGreen]

Ah, I forgot about the cat, all of what I said applies still, but you'll need to make sure you get a link pipe compatible with a cat, and then a cat-back silencer and tail pipe.

[Cooperman]

The ideal size is 1.75" internal diameter. The RC40 and Maniflow systems are both very good and for a 1275 a two box system is very good.

[JMini]

Just had a full maniflow system fitted today. Everythin from the manifold back. Sounds amazing on back of my 1275 a+. Went maniflow as rc40 & play got so so reviews.

Am very happy.

DONT GO CHAV POTATO CANON!!!

[Cooperman]

Maniflow have the best manufacturing quality.

[Chance]

Slight hijack

What about for a 998 with freeflow manifold??
Rc40?? Is the difference with a twin and single box just volume?

Thanks

[Cooperman]

Slight hijack

What about for a 998 with freeflow manifold??
Rc40?? Is the difference with a twin and single box just volume?

Thanks

Single box is less expensive to buy and a bit nosier. Single box seems OK noise-wise on a 998 and is good with a 3-into-1 ex. manifold.

[Chance]

Single box rc40 it is then I think :)