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JWP EFi

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i bought my car with a decatted magnex already fitted, it was way too noisy, i have fitted an o/e cat in the hope

it would subdue things a bit, but its still way too loud, the raspiness has gone but its still not my cuppa

other than fitting a standard system, what would be the best system to get, i want a sporty tone but not too

rowdy lol, i'm guessing a custom built system will be the answer here???...Its weird though, i had a magnex'd 6

few years back and to the best of my memory it was never like this one - weird!

On a good note though, since fitting the cat i have gained alot more low rpm torque

Posted 11th Aug 2012 at 15:21
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coskev

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But lost top end power for sureYes

Best of both worlds is a 200 cell sports catThumbs up

as for exhaust system,Scorpion on mine now is nice.I had a Magnex too,way too loud at cruising/dual carriageway speedsThumbs down

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Posted 11th Aug 2012 at 17:52
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Scorpion stainless straight through with decat Wink

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Posted 11th Aug 2012 at 18:17
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JWP EFi

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Ed i still think mines louder even with centre box n cat
Posted 11th Aug 2012 at 18:31
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eliotrw

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A lot of guys have good things to say about Jetex.
But personally I'll be getting a custom jobby at some point as I had a good quote

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Posted 11th Aug 2012 at 19:29
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BlackSix

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if youve got a good longlife franchise local, use them.

they will build it to your specifications and arent too expensive considering its fully stainless made to how you want it.

some will try to rip you off but others are genuinely sound.

another option would be to use a centre box/backbox with more baffles
Posted 12th Aug 2012 at 14:42
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blandy

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magnex is awfull had it on my first 6 and was way to loud imo really boomy at motorway speeds etc which made me always drop to 5th as it was more bearable. ill either be going jetex or more than likely custom made to keep noise as low as pos. Allthough if you do go down the custom longlife/powerflow route check out there work first as have used both companys and various depots and the difference in quality was huge some of the welding in one of the powerflow dealers was terrible yet another was excellent
Posted 12th Aug 2012 at 14:51
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JWP EFi

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BlackSix wrote:
if youve got a good longlife franchise local, use them.

they will build it to your specifications and arent too expensive considering its fully stainless made to how you want it.

some will try to rip you off but others are genuinely sound.

another option would be to use a centre box/backbox with more baffles


hmm... different centre box, i like that idea
Posted 12th Aug 2012 at 19:09
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bigbadbowen

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Jetex for the win

Eve with a decat it's pretty much as quiet as standard and it's 2.5 inch bore Thumbs up

Posted 12th Aug 2012 at 19:33
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JWP EFi

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so, just cut out existing centre box, weld in jetex, job done??
Posted 12th Aug 2012 at 19:38
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bigbadbowen

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No whole system cat back
Posted 12th Aug 2012 at 20:26
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Peugeot-306-Hatch-2-0-XSi-XS-GTi-Rallye-S-Steel-Jetex-Half-System-10-H5-93-On-/110833233568?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item19ce2ceea0#ht_1705wt_689
Posted 12th Aug 2012 at 20:28
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JWP EFi

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just out of curiousity approx how much for o/e centre section and rear silencer directly from

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Posted 12th Aug 2012 at 20:35
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JWP EFi

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if my memory serves me right, i seem to remember someone sayin o/e was ~ £600
Posted 12th Aug 2012 at 20:36
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coskev

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Tailpipe is too big on Jetex IMOYes

Scorpion if you want a off the shelf systemThumbs up

Jord294 was selling a brand new system on here couple weeks agoWink

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Posted 12th Aug 2012 at 20:51
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JWP EFi

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coskev wrote:
Tailpipe is too big on Jetex IMOYes

Scorpion if you want a off the shelf systemThumbs up

Jord294 was selling a brand new system on here couple weeks agoWink


i thought the same, plus i cant say i like the black finish
Posted 12th Aug 2012 at 20:55
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seans6

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I had decatted magnex system on mine for about a year, recently gone fully oem and lovin it. Just an induction an engine note now and im not longer deaf after the motowayBig grin

I like the standard system, its a really good fit too unlike the magnex which never sat right.
Posted 5th Sep 2012 at 21:06
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I read the title and thought "I have the same
Issue" Yes

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Posted 5th Sep 2012 at 21:09
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JWP EFi

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i was in a 6 lastnight that had a Mongoose system, sounded perfect, nice tone but not intrusive

i fancy getting a custom back box made for my magnex to hopfully do away with the awful boom

sounds great when your kicking the s**t out of it but day to day use, its unbearable
Posted 5th Sep 2012 at 21:13
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honestly3k

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Shame the Jetex tailpipe looks like such a piece of s**t!

Ideally, you want the sound of a Jetex with the magnex 3'' tailpipe as it looks awesome imo

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Posted 5th Sep 2012 at 21:14
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seans6 wrote:
its a really good fit too unlike the magnex which never sat right.


My Magnex system fits perfectly?

Maybe yours wasn't right for the model of car or something? I am using the 4" backbox and it sits directly in the centre of the valance cut out, with the rest of the system residing in exactly the place where it's supposed to. Yes

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Posted 6th Sep 2012 at 21:28
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