Middle exhaust silencer

[Christo Atnasov - MAIMEX PLC]

Zdrasti, :)
You are right! It is good idea to tell you something abaout the car.
It is a '85 Quattro Coupe (typ85), but non turbo, it is normal NA 2.2 engine
engin code is HY, compression ratio 10:1, power output 136PS, downpipe is
5-2-1
it is lovely car in original condition (I bought it a month ago).. no
modification to engine (except painting) or suspension.
some pictures: http://quattro.elit-auto.com
so I read some replays so far and I think - go for straight pipe!
but just another question..
> Louder, definately, and better IMHO.  Plus, less restrictive means more
> power and lower fuel consumption.
less restrictive - Does it means less low end torque?
I drive mostly in the city, so I think I need more lowend power.. am I
right?

Regards,
Chris

----- Original Message -----
From: <tihol_tiholov at sd27.bc.ca>
To: <chris at maimex.bg>
Sent: Monday, March 31, 2003 10:13 PM
Subject: Re.: Middle exhaust silencer


> Zdrasti, Christo,
>
> >I've got some BIG RUSTY PROBLEM with my "new" old Quattro Coupe.
> >Middle Muffler is completely shot so I need to replace it.
>
> First, what year is your car?  On the Typ 89 (1988 on) Big Rusty doesn't
> always mean completely shot.  These mufflers were made of 2 layers and
> until you hear terrible noise and see a hole, thay might be still holding.
> I replaced the rear one on my 1988 90 Q a bit prematurely.
>
> >My question is - Is it possible not to change it with another midd
> >muffler, but change it with straight 2.5" or 3" pipe?
>
> Anything is possible - I have a pipe instead of the Cat.  Or you can put
> any muffler that fits in there instead.
>
> >Can I expect car noise remains unchanged or at least little bit louder?
>
> Louder, definately, and better IMHO.  Plus, less restrictive means more
> power and lower fuel consumption.
>
> Pozdravi,
> Tihol
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