Drivetrain (Cooper S) MINI Cooper S (R53) intakes, exhausts, pulleys, headers, throttle bodies, and any other modifications to the Cooper S drivetrain.

Drivetrain Thinking of exhaust...Need enlightment..

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Old Mar 3, 2005 | 12:34 PM
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Thinking of exhaust...Need enlightment..

Does anyone have any opinions on the best exhaust for your money?

Concerns for me: (High to low)
1. Quality
2. Price
3. Sound
4. Look

Thx. Y'alls
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Old Mar 3, 2005 | 03:35 PM
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One-ball

I just did the One-Ball (stock exhaust with one muffler/resonator removed) - its the cheapest exhaust mod (125.00 plus labor). You get a few HP, slightly louder than stock and you retain stock tips (this is the only disappointment from my perspective). I figure if it did not do what I wanted or didn't like the sound - help I didn't drop alot and would take the next step.

See my other new post - just got back from the shop.

MyMiniparts.com is coming out with a new system next month. I saw the tips - one large single squarish oval - hard to explain but looked really cool.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2005 | 04:21 PM
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BahamaBart, What else is there to the one-ball besides labor? ($125+ labor?)I am thinking of this mod and your other post has almost convinced me.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2005 | 04:51 PM
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Don't know if you have already tried this but I know you will find an abundance of information on exactly this topic by trying a search on this site. Here are just a few previous topics I found using EXHUAST UPGRADES as the search words. Just trying to help.

AKAJOKER

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...haust+upgrades

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...haust+upgrades

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...haust+upgrades
 
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Old Mar 3, 2005 | 04:59 PM
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Look at the very first thread in this forum. Including the one ball, it gives price and specs on almost every one out there including pictures and sound clips if you keep looking at other threads here.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2005 | 05:08 PM
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can't go wrong with a Milltek, i'll be getting rid of my Borla Street for one hopefully this summer
 
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Old Mar 3, 2005 | 07:45 PM
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Many people have been very happy with this exhaust.



at only $420 it is the least expensive exhaust on the market but is made of stainless steel, and sounds great. Power is pretty good also.

http://www.piloracing.com/shop/prodd...EXHAUST&cat=22
 
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Old Mar 3, 2005 | 07:48 PM
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In terms of bang for the buck, one-ball is probably your best bet.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2005 | 07:46 AM
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Can't go wrong with the Milltek! Although that could raise a cost issue!
 
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Old Mar 4, 2005 | 07:52 AM
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Hi Dan, do you have the sound clips of this exhaust and if possible a torque rating or hp rating?



Originally Posted by MiniPilo
Many people have been very happy with this exhaust.



at only $420 it is the least expensive exhaust on the market but is made of stainless steel, and sounds great. Power is pretty good also.

http://www.piloracing.com/shop/prodd...EXHAUST&cat=22
 
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Old Mar 4, 2005 | 07:20 PM
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Had the Alta, liked it and sounded great...

Went to Borla Sport, much louder, minor performance increase but wanted different tips
 
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Old Mar 4, 2005 | 07:30 PM
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I love my Magnaflow. You can't beat those trumpets sticking out the rear.
 
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