V6 exhaust options

[Sir Chumpalot]

Evening all,

The backbox on my '98 A4 B5 (and no doubt my entire exhaust system) are looking rather nasty and dated.

What options do I have with regards to upgrading my exhaust? I'm not that familiar with any of the makes and would obviously prefer something that will last me a long time. What makes do I avoid like the plague?

Thanks in advance

Dave

 

[Oranoco]

Avoid Powerflow as they're pants but after that you shouldn't go far wrong. Do you want just a rear box or a full system?

 

[205man]

where abouts are you?, i had a full custom system made including high flow cats by mij performance in walsall (west midlands)

 

[AndyMac]

I've got a Milltek on my 2.8Q which was the same price as an OEM replacement, about £500 fitted with a lifetime guarantee. Sounds lovely without being obtrusive.

 

[jcb]

can't recommend miltek enough.
awesome quality

 

[Sir Chumpalot]

Thanks for the replies. I'm based in East Sussex.

I think a full system is in order, I think replacing just the backbox would be pointless. I'll take a look at Miltek.

Thanks again.

Dave

 

[joss]

where abouts are you?, i had a full custom system made including high flow cats by mij performance in walsall (west midlands)

how much did this cost? looked on the site and it said FROM £299

 

[Siena]

My full system, from cats-back is going to cost me £400. This is with twin ovals either side, B7 RS4-style.

I'm supplying a pair of sport catalysts - 200 cpi per side.
If you're replacing the rest of the system, I'd get both catalysts / down pipes changed. The OEM flexi sections are pretty fragile, even when new, and vulnerable to cracking.

 

[Sir Chumpalot]

I've been under the car and the whole system (apart from the backbox) looks very new as though it's been replaced recently.

£400 for a full system is pretty good, though a little more than what I want to spend at the moment unfortunately. Though you have twins so probably a little dearer than usual.

I've heard Miltek are quite good?