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dc/dc · Aug 4th, 2006, 08:29 PM

I have a friend who used to own a USDM VW R32. The exhaust on this vehicle had a valve of some sort near the muffler that would open up at higher RPM's, and produced a beautiful sound. Apparently this system is very similar to the one found on the M3, Fairlady Z (350Z), and Skyline GT350 (Inifiniti G35C), and he was able to force the valve open at all times using a ziptie. I am curious if anyone knows whether the MCS stock exhaust can have a similar mod performed.

Root Ginger · Aug 4th, 2006, 09:16 PM

There is no valve on the MCS currently, it's just a standard exhaust system.

dc/dc · Aug 4th, 2006, 09:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Root Ginger

There is no valve on the MCS currently, it's just a standard exhaust system.

Ah well... It was worth the ask.

herbie hind · Aug 4th, 2006, 09:51 PM

you could get one from j.c. whitney and cut it in . it's just a solenoid operated cut-out .hot rodders been doing it since the 40s .

dc/dc · Aug 4th, 2006, 09:54 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by herbie hind

you could get one from j.c. whitney and cut it in . it's just a solenoid operated cut-out .hot rodders been doing it since the 40s .

The valve on the R32 doesn't actually eliminate the muffler to the best of my knowledge, and I don't want to void warranty by cutting my pipes.

Baker · Aug 5th, 2006, 04:25 AM

Look up the "One-ball" mod, and do that - remember you'd only void the warranty on the exhaust, and lets face it what can happen to that!!

St00ge · Aug 5th, 2006, 04:33 AM

dc/dc, have a look at this

http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...t=webb+exhaust

http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...ht=WMS+Exhaust

the second is the more important and has more info. Search for the videos as well....awesome sound....

Baker · Aug 5th, 2006, 04:47 AM

Webb doesn't answer emails and has dropped off the face of the earth though, and thats a lot of money for an exhaust.

St00ge · Aug 5th, 2006, 06:10 AM

hehe yeh i think he's off racing somewhere or other....

Hell of a lot of money for a catback, but hey that's what the man wants

Baker · Aug 5th, 2006, 08:03 AM

He doesn't want that, read the thread properly

Hes talking about the stock system on a Golf, and the simple mod you can do to make it louder (just like the JCW airbox screw mod), and asking if the Minis exhaust has a similar thing you can do to make it louder

St00ge · Aug 5th, 2006, 12:13 PM

yeh i know, but I just pointed him in that direction in case he really wanted something that does it. Someone already told him that there isn't such a system on the MCS

dc/dc · Aug 5th, 2006, 05:29 PM

I appreciate the help mates.

I've not even completed the break-in period yet so a cat-back is definitely out for now, plus I am doing my best to resist performing any mods other than DIY or cosmetic improvements.

I did some research on the screw mod, but never determined if it could be performed on the stock instake, and also never determined if it did indeed allow unfiltred air into the engine. So... I think I will just stick with stock for right. This little bugger is mighty quick compared to my Subaru RS I traded for it, so I have no complaints on the power, just like to have a little more noise.

Aug 4th, 2006, 08:29 PM	#1
dc/dc In Search of Sunrise... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Portsmouth, VA Local Time: 05:40 PM Posts: 22 Offline	Can this DIY exhaust mod be done to the MCS? I have a friend who used to own a USDM VW R32. The exhaust on this vehicle had a valve of some sort near the muffler that would open up at higher RPM's, and produced a beautiful sound. Apparently this system is very similar to the one found on the M3, Fairlady Z (350Z), and Skyline GT350 (Inifiniti G35C), and he was able to force the valve open at all times using a ziptie. I am curious if anyone knows whether the MCS stock exhaust can have a similar mod performed.

Aug 4th, 2006, 09:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 09:40 PM Posts: 4,634 Offline	There is no valve on the MCS currently, it's just a standard exhaust system. It was acceptable in the 80's

Aug 5th, 2006, 04:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
St00ge 8/10 on the Stoogometer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 07:40 AM Posts: 2,835 Offline	dc/dc, have a look at this http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...t=webb+exhaust http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...ht=WMS+Exhaust the second is the more important and has more info. Search for the videos as well....awesome sound.... Black MCS

Aug 5th, 2006, 06:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
St00ge 8/10 on the Stoogometer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 07:40 AM Posts: 2,835 Offline	hehe yeh i think he's off racing somewhere or other.... Hell of a lot of money for a catback, but hey that's what the man wants Black MCS

Aug 5th, 2006, 12:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
St00ge 8/10 on the Stoogometer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 07:40 AM Posts: 2,835 Offline	yeh i know, but I just pointed him in that direction in case he really wanted something that does it. Someone already told him that there isn't such a system on the MCS Black MCS

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Aug 4th, 2006, 09:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
dc/dc In Search of Sunrise... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Portsmouth, VA Local Time: 05:40 PM Posts: 22 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Root Ginger There is no valve on the MCS currently, it's just a standard exhaust system. Ah well... It was worth the ask.

Aug 4th, 2006, 09:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
herbie hind MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: providence subburbs Local Time: 05:40 PM Posts: 449 Offline	you could get one from j.c. whitney and cut it in . it's just a solenoid operated cut-out .hot rodders been doing it since the 40s .

Aug 4th, 2006, 09:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
dc/dc In Search of Sunrise... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Portsmouth, VA Local Time: 05:40 PM Posts: 22 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by herbie hind you could get one from j.c. whitney and cut it in . it's just a solenoid operated cut-out .hot rodders been doing it since the 40s . The valve on the R32 doesn't actually eliminate the muffler to the best of my knowledge, and I don't want to void warranty by cutting my pipes.

Aug 5th, 2006, 04:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
Baker Being normal is not fun! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Newcastle, Australia Local Time: 07:40 AM Posts: 4,115 Offline	Look up the "One-ball" mod, and do that - remember you'd only void the warranty on the exhaust, and lets face it what can happen to that!!

Aug 5th, 2006, 04:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
Baker Being normal is not fun! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Newcastle, Australia Local Time: 07:40 AM Posts: 4,115 Offline	Webb doesn't answer emails and has dropped off the face of the earth though, and thats a lot of money for an exhaust.

Aug 5th, 2006, 08:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
Baker Being normal is not fun! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Newcastle, Australia Local Time: 07:40 AM Posts: 4,115 Offline	He doesn't want that, read the thread properly Hes talking about the stock system on a Golf, and the simple mod you can do to make it louder (just like the JCW airbox screw mod), and asking if the Minis exhaust has a similar thing you can do to make it louder

Aug 5th, 2006, 05:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
dc/dc In Search of Sunrise... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Portsmouth, VA Local Time: 05:40 PM Posts: 22 Offline	I appreciate the help mates. I've not even completed the break-in period yet so a cat-back is definitely out for now, plus I am doing my best to resist performing any mods other than DIY or cosmetic improvements. I did some research on the screw mod, but never determined if it could be performed on the stock instake, and also never determined if it did indeed allow unfiltred air into the engine. So... I think I will just stick with stock for right. This little bugger is mighty quick compared to my Subaru RS I traded for it, so I have no complaints on the power, just like to have a little more noise.

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