Milltek OR Mufflerectomy?

[RossIBIZATDI]

Evening all,

I've read various posts on how good the Milltek system is and how good a mufflerectomy is too. My girlfriend has said she will buy me the Milltek cat-back for my birthday next month. I will also be getting the hi-flow cat/downpipe if I do get the Milltek and the cat/downpipe is worth it.

Just wanted people's opinions on what's best? Milltek or Mufflerectomy?

It's to go on a FR TDI.

Cheers,
Ross

PS - Where's the cheapest place to get a Milltek? Was going to order from Awesome GTI.

 

[DazWood]

Id go for miltek, just coz thats wot im gettin lol. but i think the miltek system will be worth the cash spent. i think Awsome GTI is the cheapest u can find brand new anyways.

 

[Ultra_Joel88]

Whether you get just the backbox lopped of or not is up to you.

I didn't as it seems a bit of a bodgey half arsed way to go about things IMHO - no offence to anyone who has done it but thats how I feel.



However, as for the CAT - either keep it in or get rid of it all together. Sports cat is a waste of time and money on a diesel.

With a DECAT you'll get quicker spool up from the turbo and it will feel less restricted in the upper echelons of the rev range. It also sounds VERY VERY NICE when booting it and the turbo sucks like a hoover.

However, the exhaust will smell a little.

 

[RossIBIZATDI]

Yeah I agree, and I did ring around a few gargages and none of them seemed to want to do it for me. Think I will go with the Milltek.

Not really read up on the high flow downpipe thing but heard it gives a bit more power. For now though, I'm just going to get the cat-back system non-res.

 

[jenk]

Save some pennies and go mufflerectomy

 

[T. Spark]

Your only upgrading for sound I assume, as no power increase will be had either (really) so why spend £100's when you can spend less, and get the same thing?

If you wanna piss money down the drain you should have got a VW badge

Honestly mate, whats the point in a miltek? I dont have one and I dont see miltek ibiza tdi's running 13.8 second 1/4 times and running 230bhp

 

[jenk]

Your only upgrading for sound I assume, as no power increase will be had either (really) so why spend £100's when you can spend less, and get the same thing?

If you wanna piss money down the drain you should have got a VW badge

Honestly mate, whats the point in a miltek? I dont have one and I dont see miltek ibiza tdi's running 13.8 second 1/4 times and running 230bhp

What I was thinking ^^

 

[Altech]

I recently had my back box taken out and a custom pipe n R32 style exit made. This weekend I replaced my middle silencer with a straight pipe n dare I say it...it sounds a bit scoobyish!!

 

[bbewekim]

Milteks sound lovely. But for the same power gains and similar sound (well unique!) you can save 200 quid.

Plus your open to anything sizewise. 3'' turbo back etc. Im tempted to get mine opened up more, but slightly concerned it may become to loud? Running 2.25 straight through from cat and the sound is there when you want it. Quiet as a whistle at any high speed unless your on the pedal.

 

[Yella Beeza]

It really depends why you want the exhaust changed in the first place.

Does the existing one need replacing? Want to keep the car for a few years? Looking for a better sound?

If none of these apply, then get it remapped (Stage 1) and still have a bit of cash to spare for a few other bits.

 

[Clone]

Also wondering the same as you

Miltek reasons for - well known, good sounding - with downpipe you hear the turbo spool and woosh sound ( technical term )

Mufler - cheap! Bt don't hear the turbo like a miltek

 

[T. Spark]

Milteks sound lovely. But for the same power gains and similar sound (well unique!) you can save 200 quid.

Plus your open to anything sizewise. 3'' turbo back etc. Im tempted to get mine opened up more, but slightly concerned it may become to loud? Running 2.25 straight through from cat and the sound is there when you want it. Quiet as a whistle at any high speed unless your on the pedal.

I heard someone got quoted near on £700 for a Milltek exhaust, fitted. WTF?!

Mine cost alot less, infact less than half and its a full system, 2.5 straight from turbo!

 

[Clone]

Well yea, i suppose you ( me also ) could go to our local performance exhaust centre and get a Full system inc down pipe that should be cheaper? And still give the nice turbo sound that spark gets

 

[Ultra_Joel88]

Thats what I did, went to Prospeed cardiff got the full system done for £300 and got to choose my own tip and size of sports backbox.

Plus I've got a helpful local outlet should any problems arise backed by lifetime warranty

 

[Mr_Dave]

Had my Milltek fitted on Friday.. decat and non-res.. Still quiet in normal driving, sounds amazing when you plant it.. And the turbo definately kicks in sooner! It's been worth every penny.

 

[Clone]

Thats what I did, went to Prospeed cardiff got the full system done for £300 and got to choose my own tip and size of sports backbox.

Plus I've got a helpful local outlet should any problems arise backed by lifetime warranty

Was that with a new downpipe? If not then thats not much cheaper than a miltek...

Dave, how much did the lot cost you? My back box is pretty rusty so could use a new system.

Cheers

 

[Mr_Dave]

Cost me £455 from PSI Tuning in Stoke. It would have been £80 for fitting, but I did it myself!

 

[Clone]

Ouch...

 

[EdButler]

No point in a Milltek - its the same diameter as the OE one isn't it!?

Mufflerectomy any day for me, 25% of the cost for the same gain. If you need something for big power, get a 4-1 manifold back 2.5-3" system. Job done.

 

[T. Spark]

No point in a Milltek - its the same diameter as the OE one isn't it!?

Mufflerectomy any day for me, 25% of the cost for the same gain. If you need something for big power, get a 4-1 manifold back 2.5-3" system. Job done.

Job done then