3.2 Carrera exhaust
3.2 Carrera exhaust
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Sidebp

Original Poster:

18 posts

48 months

Friday 15th October 2021
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Hi,

New to this part of PH having recently bought an 88 G50 3.2 Carrera Sport. Love the car but a big part of ownership experience for me is the sound the car makes and therefore I'd like to unlock a bit more as its a bit muted as standard. Key points are:

  • Preserve as much of the air-cooled character
  • Car is only used for days out and pleasure drives so I'm not too worried about noise day to day but I'd like to steer away from anything too obnoxious
  • Any power gains always welcome but not a must have
  • Will likely be a DIY install so I have ruled out SSI
  • Budget flexible but comfortable up to £1,300
Current favourites are Turbo Thomas (pre-silencer and back box) or Scart - love the sound of the Scart and am considering stretching budget but I am not sure if there are better/cheaper alternatives..

Any opinions? I am based near Bedford/Milton Keynes but I've not managed to find anyone local through ImpactBumpers who can let me hear their setup.

Thanks for any help.

g7jhp

7,020 posts

256 months

Friday 15th October 2021
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I was going to suggest Turbo Thomas, but you've got it on the list.

Gary C

14,048 posts

197 months

Friday 15th October 2021
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Why are SSI's not a DIY job ?

They make them to the same dimensions as OEM, so they are just as easy as a standard exhaust I believe ?

Sidebp

Original Poster:

18 posts

48 months

Friday 15th October 2021
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From my internet research, it can involve a world of pain if head studs were to break (certainly beyond my ability to remedy)

smudger911

503 posts

276 months

Friday 15th October 2021
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Went for the stainless Dansk pre-silencer and sports exhaust on my '88 3.2. Obviously louder than the stock system in the right areas and no droning.
As a side note I also dropped in a Steve Wong ECU chip, with that and the exhaust it made a noticeable difference in throttle response and low/mid range torque.

supersport

4,496 posts

245 months

Friday 15th October 2021
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Mine's got a Cargraphic duel outlet rear silencer on it.

It was fitted in 1996 so may not be available any more biglaugh But it makes a lot more noise than standard and is quite deep in sound.

The standard car can be quite mute by comparison, but they aren't exactly the quietest cars anywa.

BertBert

20,551 posts

229 months

Friday 15th October 2021
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Sidebp said:
From my internet research, it can involve a world of pain if head studs were to break (certainly beyond my ability to remedy)
I changed a heat exchanger recently with much trepidation. But it had been off recently so I got away with it. I wouldn't try it normally as breaking studs is a right royal pita

G111MDS

364 posts

109 months

Friday 15th October 2021
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Turbo Thomas a good shout. I recommissioned my 3.2 Carrera last year including replacing the heat exchangers. Had 2 or 3 snapped studs, but using the stomski jig kit made it fairly straight forward to fix.

Sidebp

Original Poster:

18 posts

48 months

Friday 15th October 2021
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Thanks for all the replies - appreciate it.

Been considering a Steve Wong chip too but concerned I might be spoiling what is a largely original, mint car 🤨

Gary C

14,048 posts

197 months

Friday 15th October 2021
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Sidebp said:
Thanks for all the replies - appreciate it.

Been considering a Steve Wong chip too but concerned I might be spoiling what is a largely original, mint car ??
I know what you mean.

Mine is a <30k miles FPSH 89 car, all original and it becomes a worry. I really would like to have 2, one to mod and thrash and one to polish.

They are fun to drive though.

Keep them wheel bearings adjusted smile

g7jhp

7,020 posts

256 months

Friday 15th October 2021
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We need some pics! wink

Koln-RS

4,051 posts

230 months

Friday 15th October 2021
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Sidebp said:
Thanks for all the replies - appreciate it.

Been considering a Steve Wong chip too but concerned I might be spoiling what is a largely original, mint car ??
The Steve Wong Chip has, for many years, received very positive reviews for the subtle power and torque gains they can unlock.
But, presumably, it’s a simple and discreet ‘plug & play’ option, that can be easily reversed at any time - so hardly impacts on originality.

g7jhp

7,020 posts

256 months

Friday 15th October 2021
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Try Wayne Schofield at Chip Wizards.

https://www.impactbumpers.com/forum/index.php?/top...

supersport

4,496 posts

245 months

Friday 15th October 2021
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Gary C said:
Sidebp said:
Thanks for all the replies - appreciate it.

Been considering a Steve Wong chip too but concerned I might be spoiling what is a largely original, mint car ??
I know what you mean.

Mine is a <30k miles FPSH 89 car, all original and it becomes a worry. I really would like to have 2, one to mod and thrash and one to polish.

They are fun to drive though.

Keep them wheel bearings adjusted smile
Wow, mine just went through 200,000 KM whilst blasting around the Scottish Borders last weekend.

These really need to be driven, keeps them keen.

smudger911

503 posts

276 months

Saturday 16th October 2021
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Koln-RS said:
Sidebp said:
Thanks for all the replies - appreciate it.

Been considering a Steve Wong chip too but concerned I might be spoiling what is a largely original, mint car ??
The Steve Wong Chip has, for many years, received very positive reviews for the subtle power and torque gains they can unlock.
But, presumably, it’s a simple and discreet ‘plug & play’ option, that can be easily reversed at any time - so hardly impacts on originality.
Exactly that. It's a chip change and nothing more. The factory chip can be dropped back into the ECU at any time.
I suspect the same is true for other tuners. Let's face it the technology back then is rudimentary when compared with todays' cars. From memory the upgrade took me 30mins to swap over from factory to Steve Wong.

smudger911

503 posts

276 months

Saturday 16th October 2021
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supersport said:
Gary C said:
Sidebp said:
Thanks for all the replies - appreciate it.

Been considering a Steve Wong chip too but concerned I might be spoiling what is a largely original, mint car ??
I know what you mean.

Mine is a <30k miles FPSH 89 car, all original and it becomes a worry. I really would like to have 2, one to mod and thrash and one to polish.

They are fun to drive though.

Keep them wheel bearings adjusted smile
Wow, mine just went through 200,000 KM whilst blasting around the Scottish Borders last weekend.

These really need to be driven, keeps them keen.
Good work smile

I've many fond trips into Europe with my old girl as far south as Italy but thought the Scottish Borders should be visited at some point. Can I ask which route you took - NC250, 500 or something different?


supersport

4,496 posts

245 months

Saturday 16th October 2021
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smudger911 said:
supersport said:
Gary C said:
Sidebp said:
Thanks for all the replies - appreciate it.

Been considering a Steve Wong chip too but concerned I might be spoiling what is a largely original, mint car ??
I know what you mean.

Mine is a <30k miles FPSH 89 car, all original and it becomes a worry. I really would like to have 2, one to mod and thrash and one to polish.

They are fun to drive though.

Keep them wheel bearings adjusted smile
Wow, mine just went through 200,000 KM whilst blasting around the Scottish Borders last weekend.

These really need to be driven, keeps them keen.
Good work smile

I've many fond trips into Europe with my old girl as far south as Italy but thought the Scottish Borders should be visited at some point. Can I ask which route you took - NC250, 500 or something different?
Different, we only had a long weekend and picked some of the roads Evo used in the last car of the year.

Scotland is stunning and the roads quiet, long may it stay that way.

Can’t wait to find time to go higher up and properly explore.

Sidebp

Original Poster:

18 posts

48 months

Tuesday 2nd November 2021
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g7jhp said:
We need some pics! wink
I need to get out and take some more but here are a couple of shots of her post polish in the garage.





Edited by Sidebp on Tuesday 2nd November 07:46


Edited by Sidebp on Tuesday 2nd November 08:23

smudger911

503 posts

276 months

Tuesday 2nd November 2021
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Sidebp said:
g7jhp said:
We need some pics! wink
I need to get out and take some more but here are a couple of shots of her post polish in the garage.





Edited by Sidebp on Tuesday 2nd November 07:46


Edited by Sidebp on Tuesday 2nd November 08:23
Superb smile

G111MDS

364 posts

109 months

Tuesday 2nd November 2021
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Looks great!