anyone modified the exhaust on the R36?

[thezoneR32]

surely that would be restricing the airflow with negative effect on performance? Modding exhaust on an na is a tricky deal. I had a 3rd liberty and spent 4k on a full custom exhaust. It sounded amazing and inccreased mid to high end power but low down torque suffered. Always a trade off in an na. But restircting the ends not gonna help.

[AndrewC]

If there is a loss of performance, I can't pick it and it would be like splitting hairs. When I say inserts, i am not talking about stuffing big corks down there. I am not looking for a performance gain nor do I want to spend $4k just to change the note of the car. Its a simple and effective way to go about it really.

I guess if I ate one less cheeseburger for dinner it would make up for the power lost

[thezoneR32]

............. When I say inserts, i am not talking about stuffing big corks down there.........

My bad, just sounds like it when you say inserts. I'm just jealous because your car's bigger than mine. I've noticed that you guys here in the passat forum are so much more relaxed than the golf section and not trying to prove "how much power you can get out of a 2 litre".

[R34]

I'm considering doing this but with a more substantial set of rear mufflers that hopefully just replicate the sound of the R32.
Don't want anything too loud or the dreaded drone
Spending heaps on an exhaust for this car would produce little in the way of results other than lightening my wallet IMHO

[Big Yellow]

have you guys tried using a HJS 200cel metal cat?? even on GTIs, going to a 100cel cat usually causes a CEL, unless you block off the o2 sensor.

[gead]

i am awaiting delivery of an arqray cat back exhaust...



not sure about the titanium tips, but the rest of it looks and hopefully sounds awesome

[adrock]

i am awaiting delivery of an arqray cat back exhaust...

not sure about the titanium tips, but the rest of it looks and hopefully sounds awesome

That looks the goods. Keep us posted on how it turns out, especially since you're in Melbourne.

[111]

i am awaiting delivery of an arqray cat back exhaust...



not sure about the titanium tips, but the rest of it looks and hopefully sounds awesome

Its a great exhaust, the titanium tips actually look good, they were a $400 option when i bought it... you got a bargain so enjoy. Im awaiting my supersprint so we can compare...

[Rthirsty6]

i am awaiting delivery of an arqray cat back exhaust...



not sure about the titanium tips, but the rest of it looks and hopefully sounds awesome

Hey Gead,
Do you know the internal lay-out of the rear mufflers, as it looks like they don't have a straight-through pipe as the exit pipes are off-set from the inlets?
In my experience there are many factors in an exhaust system that can affect the sound/drone. Generally the shorter the muffler, the louder it is and more drone. Whilst long mufflers provide meatier sounds
Certainly a great looking system, very interested in your feedback.