Friend has found an exhaust to fit to my car, not convinced.

[Benbay001]

Long story short, a friend has an exhaust he removed from someone he knows' car. And has offered to fit it to mine.
His own car produces a fairly nice sound for a 1.2, and i told him so, and i think i may have mentioned that i wouldnt mind my car being a little louder.
Anyway, i cant imagine this exhaust having come off anything with lager than a 1.4 so, will it work?
I believe its only a backbox, if i can fit it without bending stuff, will it damage my engine/ lose power?
Usually i would be rather against making a standard family car loud, but, if im honest, i really fancy something a little louder, because Ford have done such a good job of soundproofing that you cant hear it at idle, i dont like that.
If its super loud, it certainly wont happen.
Anyway, this probably made no sense, but thanks anyway..

[DanielJames]

I would've said go for it! Whats the worst that can happen.

But driving this car with a loud exhaust, why?



Not digging your car, I love focus' but I wouldn't

[Benbay001]

DanielJames said:

I would've said go for it! Whats the worst that can happen.

But driving this car with a loud exhaust, why?



Not digging your car, I love focus' but I wouldn't

Because im young, and ill only be young once, and its free! (bar telling the insurance)
If it wasnt free id never consider it.

[SMcP114]

Is this a serious thread?

[Benbay001]

SMcP114 said:

Is this a serious thread?

Um, why wouldnt it be? Im no mechanic.

[anonymous-user]

If you want something louder just buy a louder a car.

[LiamM45]

If the bore size matches I should think it would fit.

At the very least take it to a half decent custom exhaust place so they can fit it and hang it so it looks okay rather than thrown on and rather chavvy.

[Six Fiend]

PSBuckshot said:

If you want something louder just buy a louder a car.

Yeah, top idea. Much cheaper than popping on a back box

[Benbay001]

PSBuckshot said:

If you want something louder just buy a louder a car.

I dont think your following. This is free, and i can easily change it back to standard when it comes to selling.
All i really want to know is will there be a loss of power or engine damage?
A year ago, i would have never considered driving a loud family car, but my view now is fk 'em. Itll make driving more fun.
I do intend to change my car, but not for another couple months, and yes, it will be louder!

[SMcP114]

Benbay001 said:

SMcP114 said:

Is this a serious thread?

Um, why wouldnt it be? Im no mechanic.

Because it's only a backbox. If you want it on, put it on. If not, don't bother. Do you need us to tell you what to wear in the morning?

It won't make an ounce of difference, except it will make your Focus sound st.

[P I Staker]

Benbay001 said:

I dont think your following. This is free, and i can easily change it back to standard when it comes to selling.
All i really want to know is will there be a loss of power or engine damage?

If its louder then its probably less restrictive then standard and no you wont damage anything other then your reputation.

[LiamM45]

Loss of power = no chance. Most family cars will have a restrictive exhaust. Don't expect a noticeable difference though.

Engine damage = zero chance.

[Benbay001]

LiamM45 said:

If the bore size matches I should think it would fit.

At the very least take it to a half decent custom exhaust place so they can fit it and hang it so it looks okay rather than thrown on and rather chavvy.

Being the top mechanic i am, by bore size you mean cylinder bore? Is there a site that will tell me the cylinder bore of every car on the market? I dont know what it came off as of yet, but will find out later, as he is coming around whether i fit it or not.
If the bore size is different, whats the worst that can happen?

[P I Staker]

Benbay001 said:

Being the top mechanic i am, by bore size you mean cylinder bore? Is there a site that will tell me the cylinder bore of every car on the market? I dont know what it came off as of yet, but will find out later, as he is coming around whether i fit it or not.
If the bore size is different, whats the worst that can happen?

I rather think he means the diameter of the exhaust pipe.

[Benbay001]

Thanks! I think ive got my answer, there will be no damage (right?)
Now, how do i close the thread, so i dont get a reputation for being a "chav"?

P I Staker said:

I rather think he means the diameter of the exhaust pipe.

Ok

[anonymous-user]

Benbay001 said:

Now, how do i close the thread, so i dont get a reputation for being a "chav"?

Might be a bit too late for that
Not sure I'd say chav anyway, boyracer wannabe perhaps.

[SturdyJ]

You won't damage anything, and won't make it any slower.

It'll just sound louder, and terrible , but yes, louder

[80sboy]

Loud exhausts on shopping cars (no offence) is such a bad look mate and it really isn't cool. Especially when you gun it, make a crap load of noise and absolutely no progress!

All you'll do is make people laugh.

Stick with stock.

[k15tox]

80sboy said:

Loud exhausts on shopping cars (no offence) is such a bad look mate and it really isn't cool. Especially when you gun it, make a crap load of noise and absolutely no progress!

All you'll do is make people laugh.

Stick with stock.

this.

i did exacly the same when i was 17. i looked like a right pleb.

you live and you learn!

[anonymous-user]

80sboy said:

All you'll do is make people laugh.

Spot on. I always turn around when I hear a loud exhaust note and 90% of the time it leads to a small laugh and me thinking 'what a knob' when I see them in a Focus or Civic.