Hi folks,

I was thinkig of getting an aftermarket exhaust system for my AGP. Main reason is the exhaust sound which is just too discrete for my likings. It produces a sweet low tone bass (a bit quiet though) but all the  joy disappears when you rev the engine higher. Wider pipes and different silencer will probably do the trick but I would love to gain some power too, so I was thinking of replacing the whole system. I allready contacted Supersprint and they answered me that the system will be ready in the beginning of 2009. I am however very pleased with how the G-tech silencer roars:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TOtXEtkjg0 (takeoff)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjIl2GKeNVs&feature=related (idle)

My main consern is that I don't know how much can actually be gained from a different, more optimised manifold and perhaps a more permeable cat-section? I was told that the standard Abarth exhaust is allready pretty good and I fear I might just spend money in vain. What do you guys think?

Also, I'll be replacing the filter panel with the one made by BMC - I'll do a remap after, just to optimise it. Would changing the complete exhaust system also demand a remap? If so, I will of course wait untill I gather all the parts needed.

Now, some of you are probably thinking how come I just dont do a remap for power gains and put on the rear silencer I like - well, to be honest, I just fear I might stress the engine a bit to much  (use it daily). Unfortunately, I don't know much about remaps - what happens with it? Does the turbo boost increase or is that just whole system gets optimised to the point where it performs the best? I'd love to keep my Abarth as reliable as possible but wouldn't mind getting more power out of it.

Any advice or information regarding this will be appreaciated!


Thanx a lot!


Frane

Thanx maccy - I appreaciate it!

I know power doesn't mean much if its only available in short bursts or on peaks of revs, but I would like some more power as much as I would like the car to perform the best it can. Of course, first thing that comes in my mind is optimisation - and I will of course make sure someone that knows his job will deal with that.  Btw, love what you've done with your "smartster", doesnt look overdone, just right - and some awsome power too - how much was the boost increased?

Frane

dont forget if you remap it though you may end up running into warranty problems!

If you are looking for a new exhaust system Gazzella Racing list a Ragazzon system including de-cat pipes and a couple of different styles of back box. They are imported direct from Italy and are good quality, I had one of their stainless steel silencers fitted to my Panda 100hp, which helped to improve performance and the exhaust note.

My Ragazzon exhaust (back box) arrived yesterday from Gazzella. It looks like a quality product but unfortunately it won't be fitted for a couple of weeks so I'll report on it then.

Although it's advertised as being part of the complete 60mm pipe system, it comes with a shim to fit to the standard diameter pipe.

what video?