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Old May 14, 2008 | 08:46 PM
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Advice on pully upgrade and exhaust

Ok I got the bug, I need advise on what pully upgrade kit and exhaust and where is the best price. The mini is as addicting as my wing.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 04:04 AM
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 04:33 AM
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self centering pulley and Borla LOUD exhaust or Milltec. I like both, listen to the on Youtube on your car and decide.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 12:57 AM
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my magnaflow sounds amazing
 
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 08:37 AM
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Search, my friend!

Example:

Exhaust:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=23789

Pulley:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=64924

Good luck! Yes, the Mod bug bites hard... and the effects are long lasting...
 
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 08:44 AM
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Borla Race will get you some attention.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 08:57 AM
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I went with the Alta version 2.0 15% reduction pulley and will be ordering the JCW exhaust next week. I also did research on the pulley and talked to my father in law (who installed it ) and he liked the look and design of the Alta v2.0 pulley. Alta also has some really good exhaust systems available. I was debating between the JCW and the Alta 2.5" "Stealth" exhaust and in the end I found the JCW exhaust cheaper on another site.

Just keep looking and keep asking questions and sooner or later you will find the right one that will fit your needs.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 11:19 AM
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JCW exhuast has a nice sound and looks good. I have the JCW pulley but have heard nothing but good things about the Alta. Customer service at Alta is pretty good as well.

Good luck and don't forget the CAI!!!
 
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 12:05 PM
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Only bad thing I've heard about the Alta is that it's "whooshy" in a vacuum cleaner sort of way... but I've not heard it in person so can't say. All I want is a little more throatiness and a *tad* less rasp than OE... with no droning and a 25 hp increase, for less than $150. OK, OK I'm exaggerating...
 
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 07:12 PM
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well the milltek is very throaty and is one of the quietest aftermarket systems (im not a fan of the loud ricey borla race) with one of the best performance increases, the only problem is its pushin $1000, verrrrrry expensive for a catback

as for pulley ive had the webbmotorsports 15% pulley on my car for... 8 months now with no probs
 

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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 07:21 PM
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I have a Webb Sportbox, Milltek exhaust, and Webb 15% pulley (installed today ). The combo feels and sounds amazing. As the others have said for the exhaust, Borla if you like it loud, Milltek if you want something quieter but still meaty.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 06:29 AM
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Originally Posted by kapps
I have a Webb Sportbox, Milltek exhaust, and Webb 15% pulley (installed today ). The combo feels and sounds amazing. As the others have said for the exhaust, Borla if you like it loud, Milltek if you want something quieter but still meaty.
So you're the reason I'm still waiting on Webb's rental pulley tool . If I had known it was in Jacksonville I could have just picked it up when I had my fruitless trip to Tom Bush trying to get my eBay key programmed, saving you and Randy some postage.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 08:19 PM
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DINAN makes an Excellent exchaust & intake. I recommend both. as for a pulley they are all pretty much the same in their respected %. Just get a JC W belt.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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have a custom exhaust made, any others are way over priced
 
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 483FITTER
have a custom exhaust made, any others are way over priced
This very good advice.
 
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