New exhaust for V70r 1998 which one?

[iancho]

just had my car serviced and it needs a new twin back box, Volvo want £300 for this. I dont know if to buy a complete new system, ferrita, BSR, etc. Could anyone give me some advice on which way to go?
Any suggestions would be welcome even from other kits, if you have had one fitted how pleased are you with the sound? and how much was it? I just dont know what to do, help me guys!

[T5frankie]

get a powerflow cat back, sounds ace and not bad prices

[960kg]

Depends what you want but Powerflow are only the standard 2 1/4" diam. exhaust .....apparently 2 1/2" is best for the same money from others.

[iancho]

Cheers Frankie, have you ever tried one? I have been looking at their site... sounds interesting.

[iancho]

Depends what you want but Powerflow are only the standard 2 1/4" diam. exhaust .....apparently 2 1/2" is best for the same money from others.

Thanks, excuse my ignorance why would 2 1/2" be better? I really have no idea about cars

[volvokid]

I have a power flow twin exit and really like it, it doesn't drown at speed either

[iancho]

I have a power flow twin exit and really like it, it doesn't drown at speed either

If you dont mind me asking, how long have you had it and how much did it cost? Any signs of rust?

[T5frankie]

Thanks, excuse my ignorance why would 2 1/2" be better? I really have no idea about cars

my powerflow is 2.5 mate

[volvokid]

I've had it about 3 years, I think it was 400 odd. No signs of rust though

[kfc]

Just to put ten pence in, my Beastie has a BSR turbo back system on. 3" from the turbo to the cat(that's the down pipe section) and 2.5 to the tail pipe and in my opinion sounds lovely. Has a nice little rumble at idle and sounds good when the taps are opened but no drowning when cruising. It's stainless so should last a while. Tbe car also feels more lively due to the larger bore.
Just some thing for you to consider. They quite pricey although I bought mine second hand from a member.

[T5frankie]

Just to put ten pence in, my Beastie has a BSR turbo back system on. 3" from the turbo to the cat(that's the down pipe section) and 2.5 to the tail pipe and in my opinion sounds lovely. Has a nice little rumble at idle and sounds good when the taps are opened but no drowning when cruising. It's stainless so should last a while. Tbe car also feels more lively due to the larger bore.
Just some thing for you to consider. They quite pricey although I bought mine second hand from a member.

so yours has an angled downpipe? i didnt see one on it

[kfc]

Nope, has a straight flange. Don't figure? As I bought an angled one expecting it to be needed. Hay Ho.

[T5frankie]

Nope, has a straight flange. Don't figure? As I bought an angled one expecting it to be needed. Hay Ho.

so its a 2.5" then mate

angled 3"
straight 2.5"

[kfc]

Nope, the down pipe is 3" I mic'd it before it went on as o thought it odd.

[T5frankie]

Nope, the down pipe is 3" I mic'd it before it went on as o thought it odd.

measure the bit that leads off the turbo

[kfc]

I Mic'd it at the hole in the flange were it mates to the turbo, the hole was 3" plus or minus a nats willy. It's bigger than the outlet on the turbo. Suprisingly by about half an inch. Honest

[T5frankie]

I Mic'd it at the hole in the flange were it mates to the turbo, the hole was 3" plus or minus a nats willy. It's bigger than the outlet on the turbo. Suprisingly by about half an inch. Honest

is it an obx downpipe?

[iancho]

Just to put ten pence in, my Beastie has a BSR turbo back system on. 3" from the turbo to the cat(that's the down pipe section) and 2.5 to the tail pipe and in my opinion sounds lovely. Has a nice little rumble at idle and sounds good when the taps are opened but no drowning when cruising. It's stainless so should last a while. Tbe car also feels more lively due to the larger bore.
Just some thing for you to consider. They quite pricey although I bought mine second hand from a member.

Many thanks for the input, i want as many ideas as possible... at the mo i am going to go with powerflow as it has two votes (Frank and Volvokid)

[kfc]

is it an obx downpipe?

No it a stainless one? What is this obx you speak of?

[T5frankie]

No it a stainless one? What is this obx you speak of?

the only manufacturer of 3" straight flange downpipes they are american