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[volcano-dan]

Hi all i want to keep on top of my new mini, so i took it to the garage and they are goung to service it, change some wheel barings , new water bottle, fix a couple of leaks and 4 new tyres. I also wanted to put a new exhaust on as the old one is rather rusted. I have a 1.3i mini cooper 1997. Which exhaust is best to get for performace? I want it to loog nice, with a throaty sound, not a great big bean can which you can hear a mile away. Is the rc40 the one to go for, and if so where is the best place to get one?

Also i would like to get the mini tuned, just as its quite old and just want to make sure everything is in time, also when the new zorst is on it might be worth doing. Is a crypton tuner best? Where is the best place to get it tuned.

Cheers for all your help in advanced,

Dan

[Jimmyarm]

Recomend Maniflow for exhausts, they will make it how you want it if you ask them nicely

As for tuning, cant beat a RR setup.

[Big_Adam]

Two words.

DAVID VIZARD

Go search for it, buy the books.

[benpopham]

Yeh i agree with Big Adam.. iv got his 'tuning the A series' book, massive and bible like, but brilliant, must have taken him years to do all the tests

[benpopham]

ohh yeh.. and go for a Maniflow system.. and a fletcher back box... iv got the large bore DTM and its awesome

[Retro_10s]

ohh yeh.. and go for a Maniflow system.. and a fletcher back box... iv got the large bore DTM and its awesome

He said he doesn't want a bean can on the back

As the others are recommending, Maniflow really do sell the best quality and value exhaust parts, and an RC40 would be great on your.

Ideally Get the car rolling roaded once all the work has been done. You'd be absolutley astonished at the difference even a slight proper tune up can make to an already running well car.

Getting performance from The Injection A+ engines is slightly more complicated,... or expensive at least compared to carbs.

Send a Message to 'MiniSprocket', he's the resident Injection Buff on here and is doing some pretty wild things to his!

[volcano-dan]

cheers people, sounds good but i dont want to tune myself as im a bit dapy when it comes to engines. Where can i get my mini rr tuned new oxfordshire?

Dan

[Guess-Works.com]

Don't forget, being a 1997, you will be best keeping the cat, therefore a cat back system would be more appropriate... unless you want to fail the emissions test come next MOT.

[volcano-dan]

Don't forget, being a 1997, you will be best keeping the cat, therefore a cat back system would be more appropriate... unless you want to fail the emissions test come next MOT.

Good point i will be keeping that into consideration. Can you get sports cats???

[benpopham]

what!! the fletcher isnt a bean can!!
its much nicer than the playmini ones.. the welding is better quality.

I dont think you can get any up rated cats..

[Sprocket]

Yes there is but you will be £230 shy in the wallet

[volcano-dan]

is it worth getting a manigold too or just a cat back? Would there be a performance advantage by getting a mani?

[Clubby1275GT]

well ive heard of marigolds, u no them yellow gloves u put on with ur pinny to do the washing up!!

nah only kidding, i think u meant manifold, excuse us, everyone on here is quick to jump on the joke wagon!!

yeah there is a performance aspect of manifolds, both inlet and exhuast but im not too hot on injection models, wait for minisprocket to see the post, either that or PM him

sounds like ur gonna get the bug, first manifold, exhaust, then head, cam, gearbox, arches, alloys, interior!!! hahaha welcome to the wonderful world of MINI's!

[taffy1967]

Fit an LCB type Manifold and a twin box exhaust system from Maniflow. They sell everthing you need including the right attachments because you have a cat etc. Don't get a system with the diameter of the pipes any bigger than 1" 3/4 though, because it can affect the performance on standard engines, but the people at Maniflow will tell you exactly whats best.

Just give them a ring and the jobs done with no hassle or anything, but it can be a fiddly job fitted an LCB and if you can't do it yourself then it's worth knowing a good Mini friendly garage or specialist who can.

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