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tl915 · Oct 7th, 2003, 12:29 PM

I am looking for an cat back exhaust to upgrade. I am thinking of Supersprint, Borla, Magnaflow and Quicksilver. Please give some comment and advice. Users please give some comment. Which one gives the best performance.?

Paul · Oct 7th, 2003, 12:40 PM

Hello,

Best bet is to try a search for all those brand names in the perfomance and tuning section, they have all been discussed at length before...

Paul

tl915 · Oct 7th, 2003, 01:23 PM

i have already search all the post

Dark Mini · Oct 7th, 2003, 01:48 PM

I have the Magnaflow on our S. I beleive it gives the most BHP, but at the same time its LOUD!! But i wouldn't swap it for any other exhaust. When you go down the street and put your foot down people turn and stare expecting something else than a Cooper S comming up the rd.

tl915 · Oct 7th, 2003, 07:12 PM

I have read that magnaflow gives the most HP too, however the quality of both the supersprint and the quicksilver seems to be much higher isnt it?

Andy@Ross-Tech.com · Oct 7th, 2003, 10:08 PM

I currently have the Magnaflow, but I'm gonna give the "one-ball" a try:

minimc · Oct 7th, 2003, 10:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by tl915

I have read that magnaflow gives the most HP too, however the quality of both the supersprint and the quicksilver seems to be much higher isnt it?

All of the exhausts you mention are good quality, and no doubt Quicksilver (same mnfr. as the much lauded Miltek/London Stainless exhaust manifold) is probably best. BUT that doesn't make the Magnaflow or Supersprint sub-par. They are both well made.

Materials & fit of the Magnaflow are top notch - as is mnfr. process. I Don't personally have experience with the Supersprint, but you won't find anyone complain about its quality either. ...Just arguments about power, sound or cost.

All of this said, the current king of fit/finish, quality & torque is the UCC MCS system. It costs a pretty penny tho.

greatgro · Oct 7th, 2003, 10:46 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by minimc

All of this said, the current king of fit/finish, quality & torque is the UCC MCS system. It costs a pretty penny tho.

I'm going with the UUC. Torque is most important to me (versus horsepower, that is). The UUC has a few more torque than the magnaflow and gives more mid-range power. I saw and heard the UUC in person at an autocross this past weekend. It's beautiful (unlike the magnaflow) and it's got a great sound. It isn't TOO loud until you floor it. Then it's loud but that's when it's supposed to be loud. The only negative is the price but since the GIAC chip isn't quite ready yet, I'm gonna go for the best exhaust (UUC) and then save up for GIAC/Helix chip.

dguard · Oct 8th, 2003, 01:20 PM

Andy,

Can you let us know how the "one-ball" attempt goes ? What a great low buck way to free up the exhaust a bit.
Specifically, where does it land on the loudness scale (ie is it between Borla and Magnaflow, about the same as Borla, or about the same as....) ?

Thanks,

Dave Guard
'04 MCS IB/W due the week of Oct 20th....

Andy@Ross-Tech.com · Oct 8th, 2003, 02:29 PM

Eric from Helix has a One-Ball on his MCS and it sounds very nice, quieter than my Magnaflow, but a bit higher pitch. Seems to make good power, but the proof is in the pudding ... dyno pudding that is.

Quote: Originally Posted by dguard

Andy,

Can you let us know how the "one-ball" attempt goes ? What a great low buck way to free up the exhaust a bit.
Specifically, where does it land on the loudness scale (ie is it between Borla and Magnaflow, about the same as Borla, or about the same as....) ?

Thanks,

Dave Guard
'04 MCS IB/W due the week of Oct 20th....

minimc · Oct 8th, 2003, 02:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by greatgro

I'm going with the UUC. Torque is most important to me (versus horsepower, that is). The UUC has a few more torque than the magnaflow and gives more mid-range power. I saw and heard the UUC in person at an autocross this past weekend. It's beautiful (unlike the magnaflow) and it's got a great sound. It isn't TOO loud until you floor it. Then it's loud but that's when it's supposed to be loud. The only negative is the price but since the GIAC chip isn't quite ready yet, I'm gonna go for the best exhaust (UUC) and then save up for GIAC/Helix chip.

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DS/white all packages, Lapis Blue Leather. Helix 15% pulley, madness intake. Up next...the infamous UUC exhaust. GIAC ECU when available.
Powered by
Helix & MINImotorsport.

Infamous?? What up wit dat?

tl915 · Oct 8th, 2003, 03:05 PM

After seeing the clips from UUC, I am knida hooked. It seems like a very good system. However, the price is a bit too high, it would be prefect if a group buy appear

greatgro · Oct 8th, 2003, 04:36 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by minimc

Infamous?? What up wit dat?

infamous only because it was due out like 6-8 months ago.

mikehome1 · Oct 9th, 2003, 01:37 AM

I have the Quicksilver;I couldn't take the noise from the Magnaflow,in fact the Qs ia a bit loud for my ears.The weight,quality,tip design,and power made my decision

Oct 7th, 2003, 12:29 PM	#1
tl915 INDI BLUE S LOVER Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vancouver Local Time: 10:32 AM Posts: 28 Offline	Exhaust compare I am looking for an cat back exhaust to upgrade. I am thinking of Supersprint, Borla, Magnaflow and Quicksilver. Please give some comment and advice. Users please give some comment. Which one gives the best performance.?

Oct 7th, 2003, 12:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:32 PM Posts: 41,218 Online	Hello, Best bet is to try a search for all those brand names in the perfomance and tuning section, they have all been discussed at length before... Paul There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Oct 7th, 2003, 01:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dark Mini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Leicester Local Time: 05:32 PM Posts: 520 Offline	I have the Magnaflow on our S. I beleive it gives the most BHP, but at the same time its LOUD!! But i wouldn't swap it for any other exhaust. When you go down the street and put your foot down people turn and stare expecting something else than a Cooper S comming up the rd. Cooper S : Dark silver, white roof

Oct 7th, 2003, 10:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
Andy@Ross-Tech.com MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Lansdale, PA Local Time: 01:32 PM Posts: 1,338 Offline	I currently have the Magnaflow, but I'm gonna give the "one-ball" a try: '03 MCS The Unofficial MINI 1/4 Mile Dragracing Database

Oct 7th, 2003, 10:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
greatgro MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: NJ Local Time: 01:32 PM Posts: 169 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minimc All of this said, the current king of fit/finish, quality & torque is the UCC MCS system. It costs a pretty penny tho. I'm going with the UUC. Torque is most important to me (versus horsepower, that is). The UUC has a few more torque than the magnaflow and gives more mid-range power. I saw and heard the UUC in person at an autocross this past weekend. It's beautiful (unlike the magnaflow) and it's got a great sound. It isn't TOO loud until you floor it. Then it's loud but that's when it's supposed to be loud. The only negative is the price but since the GIAC chip isn't quite ready yet, I'm gonna go for the best exhaust (UUC) and then save up for GIAC/Helix chip. DS/W MCS

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Oct 7th, 2003, 01:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
tl915 INDI BLUE S LOVER Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vancouver Local Time: 10:32 AM Posts: 28 Offline	i have already search all the post

Oct 7th, 2003, 07:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
tl915 INDI BLUE S LOVER Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vancouver Local Time: 10:32 AM Posts: 28 Offline	I have read that magnaflow gives the most HP too, however the quality of both the supersprint and the quicksilver seems to be much higher isnt it?

Oct 7th, 2003, 10:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
minimc MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2002 Local Time: 12:32 PM Posts: 473 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by tl915 I have read that magnaflow gives the most HP too, however the quality of both the supersprint and the quicksilver seems to be much higher isnt it? All of the exhausts you mention are good quality, and no doubt Quicksilver (same mnfr. as the much lauded Miltek/London Stainless exhaust manifold) is probably best. BUT that doesn't make the Magnaflow or Supersprint sub-par. They are both well made. Materials & fit of the Magnaflow are top notch - as is mnfr. process. I Don't personally have experience with the Supersprint, but you won't find anyone complain about its quality either. ...Just arguments about power, sound or cost. All of this said, the current king of fit/finish, quality & torque is the UCC MCS system. It costs a pretty penny tho.

Oct 8th, 2003, 01:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
dguard MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 01:32 PM Posts: 27 Offline	Andy, Can you let us know how the "one-ball" attempt goes ? What a great low buck way to free up the exhaust a bit. Specifically, where does it land on the loudness scale (ie is it between Borla and Magnaflow, about the same as Borla, or about the same as....) ? Thanks, Dave Guard '04 MCS IB/W due the week of Oct 20th....

Oct 8th, 2003, 02:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
Andy@Ross-Tech.com MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Lansdale, PA Local Time: 01:32 PM Posts: 1,338 Offline	Eric from Helix has a One-Ball on his MCS and it sounds very nice, quieter than my Magnaflow, but a bit higher pitch. Seems to make good power, but the proof is in the pudding ... dyno pudding that is. Quote: Originally Posted by dguard Andy, Can you let us know how the "one-ball" attempt goes ? What a great low buck way to free up the exhaust a bit. Specifically, where does it land on the loudness scale (ie is it between Borla and Magnaflow, about the same as Borla, or about the same as....) ? Thanks, Dave Guard '04 MCS IB/W due the week of Oct 20th.... '03 MCS The Unofficial MINI 1/4 Mile Dragracing Database

Oct 8th, 2003, 02:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
minimc MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2002 Local Time: 12:32 PM Posts: 473 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by greatgro I'm going with the UUC. Torque is most important to me (versus horsepower, that is). The UUC has a few more torque than the magnaflow and gives more mid-range power. I saw and heard the UUC in person at an autocross this past weekend. It's beautiful (unlike the magnaflow) and it's got a great sound. It isn't TOO loud until you floor it. Then it's loud but that's when it's supposed to be loud. The only negative is the price but since the GIAC chip isn't quite ready yet, I'm gonna go for the best exhaust (UUC) and then save up for GIAC/Helix chip. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DS/white all packages, Lapis Blue Leather. Helix 15% pulley, madness intake. Up next...the infamous UUC exhaust. GIAC ECU when available. Powered by Helix & MINImotorsport. Infamous?? What up wit dat?

Oct 8th, 2003, 03:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
tl915 INDI BLUE S LOVER Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vancouver Local Time: 10:32 AM Posts: 28 Offline	After seeing the clips from UUC, I am knida hooked. It seems like a very good system. However, the price is a bit too high, it would be prefect if a group buy appear

Oct 8th, 2003, 04:36 PM	#13 (permalink)
greatgro MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: NJ Local Time: 01:32 PM Posts: 169 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minimc Infamous?? What up wit dat? infamous only because it was due out like 6-8 months ago. DS/W MCS

Oct 9th, 2003, 01:37 AM	#14 (permalink)
mikehome1 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: cincinnati Local Time: 12:32 PM Posts: 119 Offline	I have the Quicksilver;I couldn't take the noise from the Magnaflow,in fact the Qs ia a bit loud for my ears.The weight,quality,tip design,and power made my decision

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