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Exhaust Upgrade

RyboNashy02
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Hi... yes... me again!

Wondering what kind of exhaust system would best suit my car? Pretty quiet atm and I'd like to make it a fair bit louder!

Been looking at Hornet as a viable option but I dont know if there are other companies that are better?

Do I go for a full exhaust swap or start with the resonator?

Thanks!

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    If you just want noise the Hornet is fine.  But they drone badly, particularly while cruising at speed.

    I prefer Milltek myself but have had a few different brands over the years.

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    I commute quite far on a daily basis, so the drone would tick me off fairly quickly.

    Would i get away with doing the resonator only or would you recommend the full kit?

    Is it lightweight?

    Do they keep a steady flow and not back up fumes? 🙂

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    6 minutes ago, RyboNashy02 said:

    I commute quite far on a daily basis, so the drone would tick me off fairly quickly.

    Would i get away with doing the resonator only or would you recommend the full kit?

    Is it lightweight?

    Do they keep a steady flow and not back up fumes? 🙂

    Well, mine was a de-res catback on an ST so not a direct comparison I'm afraid.  I'd say you're probably better off just trying a backbox first to see how you get on with that.

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    Would it ever be worth getting a sport cat?

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    1 hour ago, RyboNashy02 said:

    Would it ever be worth getting a sport cat?

    They cost a lot to look after !

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    1 hour ago, unofix said:

    They cost a lot to look after !

    Maybe not then haha

    Pumaspeed a good place to look too orrrr?

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    2 hours ago, RyboNashy02 said:

    Would it ever be worth getting a sport cat?

    Yes.  But not on a non-turbo 1.6 petrol.  There are bigger power limitations than the cat there.

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    2 hours ago, TomsFocus said:

    Yes.  But not on a non-turbo 1.6 petrol.  There are bigger power limitations than the cat there.

    some of them being?

    new to the ford comm, so i havent been able to learn much yet 🙂

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    24 minutes ago, RyboNashy02 said:

    some of them being?

    new to the ford comm, so i havent been able to learn much yet 🙂

    The size of the cylinders and the lack of forced induction... :biggrin:

    A sports cat is only really necessary when chasing power.  I wouldn't go to the expense of one when you're only really going to increase noise on this engine.

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    On 3/17/2023 at 8:33 AM, RyboNashy02 said:

    Hi... yes... me again!

    Wondering what kind of exhaust system would best suit my car? Pretty quiet atm and I'd like to make it a fair bit louder!

    Been looking at Hornet as a viable option but I dont know if there are other companies that are better?

    Do I go for a full exhaust swap or start with the resonator?

    Thanks!

    read this https://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/144275-exhaust-drone/

    and this  https://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/122659-fiesta-zetec-s-street-pack-full-leather-2012-16ti-vct/page/2/#comments

     

    Best option for a bit of noise and not too much drone is only a back box by hornet https://www.hornetexhausts.co.uk/collections/ford/products/ford-fiesta-mk7-1-6ti-zetec-s-hornet-sports-exhaust-rear-silencer-twin-3-round-tailpipes and if it bangs on the rear bumper get a hacksaw and cut a half moon around the tail pipes.

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    On 3/18/2023 at 12:37 PM, OvEr_KiLL said:

    Best option for a bit of noise and not too much drone is only a back box by hornet https://www.hornetexhausts.co.uk/collections/ford/products/ford-fiesta-mk7-1-6ti-zetec-s-hornet-sports-exhaust-rear-silencer-twin-3-round-tailpipes and if it bangs on the rear bumper get a hacksaw and cut a half moon around the tail pipes.

    Legend mate, thank you!

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    So the Zetec S is basically a 1.6ti?

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    27 minutes ago, RyboNashy02 said:

    So the Zetec S is basically a 1.6ti?

    Mk7 Zetec S is Ti-VCT with 115bhp.

    Mk6 Zetec S is non Ti-VCT with 99bhp.

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    Date of registration is April 2009, is that a mk 6 or 7? I cant tell as its right in the middle of them both

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    3 minutes ago, RyboNashy02 said:
       

    Date of registration is April 2009, is that a mk 6 or 7? I cant tell as its right in the middle of them both

    Could be either as there were still a few Mk6s being registered that late.  They look totally different though so easy to tell visually.  The Mk6 is very square, whereas the Mk7 is very rounded.

    Mk6

    2008 Ford Fiesta Zetec S Mk6.5 "Zelda" | Ford fiesta zetec, Ford fiesta st mk6, Ford fiesta

    Mk7

    2011 Ford Fiesta Zetec S 1.6 – AK Motors And Logistics

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    Definitely the Mk 7!

    soo a Ti-VCT with 118 bhp 😄

    Thanks bud, really helped me out there

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