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Old 05-17-2007, 04:23 PM
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Hi guys, suggestion for great sound?

Hi guys, first post, great looking forum and site here. I've had a HB/White MCS 6sp for a year or so as a second car. I bought it expecting it to be a fun car, but mostly because my family liked the styling. I was not expecting it to be a "serious" driver's car, as my "real" ride was a 345HP Audi S4. You all know what happened: this sucker is a blast to drive, a serious sports car.

Now of course I want to hear a nice metallic engine sound but not be drummed to death on the highway. I also wouldn't mind about 20 extra HP.

Sooo...., I 'd love to hear some suggestions on exhaust/pulley combos. Is the JCW exhaust worth it?

Thanks in advance guys.
 
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Old 05-17-2007, 05:03 PM
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Is the JCW exhaust worth it?
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Yes, if you want quiet. No, if you want loud The pulley will get you 20hp but the catback very little.
 
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Old 05-17-2007, 06:15 PM
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The JCW exhaust is good, but you might also want to check out the Milltek. It will provide you with a good combination of great sound when you stomp on it, and a mellow tone when you are just cruising.

like chows4us said, you might see 20whp gains with a pulley and exhaust, but not the exhaust alone.
 
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Milltek,pulley,CAI and you got your 20+! Then you really start smiling!
 
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Originally Posted by 2761
Hi guys, first post, great looking forum and site here. I've had a HB/White MCS 6sp for a year or so as a second car. I bought it expecting it to be a fun car, but mostly because my family liked the styling. I was not expecting it to be a "serious" driver's car, as my "real" ride was a 345HP Audi S4. You all know what happened: this sucker is a blast to drive, a serious sports car.

Now of course I want to hear a nice metallic engine sound but not be drummed to death on the highway. I also wouldn't mind about 20 extra HP.

Sooo...., I 'd love to hear some suggestions on exhaust/pulley combos. Is the JCW exhaust worth it?

Thanks in advance guys.
Welcome 2761 to Nam have you found Michigan MINI
 
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