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MiniOneSam · Aug 11th, 2007, 10:50 PM

Hi guys. After careful consideration I have chosen to go for a Milltek sometime soon. I think I'm going to pay the guys from Lohen a visit as I've had good words about them (and I love the sound of their One!!).
Only thing is, do I get the manifold too? Not too sure what kind of difference it will make on power, sound etc. Anyone got any tips?

Cheers, Sam

MrLee2006 · Aug 12th, 2007, 07:21 PM

I have the cat back system on mine which sounds sweet as! It has a real sporty purr to it without being too boy racer. If you can afford it I would get both - better sound and performance!

MiniOneSam · Aug 12th, 2007, 10:36 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MrLee2006 (original)

I have the cat back system on mine which sounds sweet as! It has a real sporty purr to it without being too boy racer. If you can afford it I would get both - better sound and performance!

Do you know what kind of performance you're looking at for a) Just the cat and b) Cat and Manifold?

Richard Crofts · Aug 13th, 2007, 10:23 AM

manifold gives the power...but it also makes all the 'in cabin' noise. The exhaust makes external noise but adds little to power. I have the milly mani/cat and its loud when you put your foot to the floor! OK if gentle or cruising though

MiniOneSam · Aug 13th, 2007, 06:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Richard Crofts (original)

manifold gives the power...but it also makes all the 'in cabin' noise. The exhaust makes external noise but adds little to power. I have the milly mani/cat and its loud when you put your foot to the floor! OK if gentle or cruising though

Nice, will have to look into that then, thing is I don't have too much cash to throw around, so if I get an exhaust will it be easy to fit a Manifold if I was to just buy the Cat and fit the Manifold at a later date?

Richard Crofts · Aug 14th, 2007, 09:15 AM

The milltek is a cat and manifold in one. Then a seperate rear section from behind the cat to the tail pipes.

It is easy to fit in any combination for a good mechanic/amateur

MiniOneSam · Aug 14th, 2007, 09:31 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Richard Crofts (original)

The milltek is a cat and manifold in one. Then a seperate rear section from behind the cat to the tail pipes.

It is easy to fit in any combination for a good mechanic/amateur

Sorry, I meant if I got the Cat-Back, then manifold, would it be hard to fit?

James · Aug 14th, 2007, 10:21 AM

My local garage fit my milltek cat-back for £30 they said it was an easy job and took about half an hour.

Aug 11th, 2007, 10:50 PM	#1
MiniOneSam BBMC 003 My Classifieds Join Date: May 2007 Location: Milton Keynes, UK Local Time: 03:28 AM Posts: 850 Offline	Milltek on a One, just Cat-Back or Manifold too? Hi guys. After careful consideration I have chosen to go for a Milltek sometime soon. I think I'm going to pay the guys from Lohen a visit as I've had good words about them (and I love the sound of their One!!). Only thing is, do I get the manifold too? Not too sure what kind of difference it will make on power, sound etc. Anyone got any tips? Cheers, Sam

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Aug 12th, 2007, 07:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
MrLee2006 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Local Time: 03:28 AM Posts: 110 Offline	I have the cat back system on mine which sounds sweet as! It has a real sporty purr to it without being too boy racer. If you can afford it I would get both - better sound and performance!

Aug 12th, 2007, 10:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
MiniOneSam BBMC 003 My Classifieds Join Date: May 2007 Location: Milton Keynes, UK Local Time: 03:28 AM Posts: 850 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MrLee2006 (original) I have the cat back system on mine which sounds sweet as! It has a real sporty purr to it without being too boy racer. If you can afford it I would get both - better sound and performance! Do you know what kind of performance you're looking at for a) Just the cat and b) Cat and Manifold?

Aug 13th, 2007, 10:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 03:28 AM Posts: 2,993 Offline	manifold gives the power...but it also makes all the 'in cabin' noise. The exhaust makes external noise but adds little to power. I have the milly mani/cat and its loud when you put your foot to the floor! OK if gentle or cruising though

Aug 13th, 2007, 06:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
MiniOneSam BBMC 003 My Classifieds Join Date: May 2007 Location: Milton Keynes, UK Local Time: 03:28 AM Posts: 850 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Richard Crofts (original) manifold gives the power...but it also makes all the 'in cabin' noise. The exhaust makes external noise but adds little to power. I have the milly mani/cat and its loud when you put your foot to the floor! OK if gentle or cruising though Nice, will have to look into that then, thing is I don't have too much cash to throw around, so if I get an exhaust will it be easy to fit a Manifold if I was to just buy the Cat and fit the Manifold at a later date?

Aug 14th, 2007, 09:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 03:28 AM Posts: 2,993 Offline	The milltek is a cat and manifold in one. Then a seperate rear section from behind the cat to the tail pipes. It is easy to fit in any combination for a good mechanic/amateur

Aug 14th, 2007, 09:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
MiniOneSam BBMC 003 My Classifieds Join Date: May 2007 Location: Milton Keynes, UK Local Time: 03:28 AM Posts: 850 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Richard Crofts (original) The milltek is a cat and manifold in one. Then a seperate rear section from behind the cat to the tail pipes. It is easy to fit in any combination for a good mechanic/amateur Sorry, I meant if I got the Cat-Back, then manifold, would it be hard to fit?

Aug 14th, 2007, 10:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
James MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 03:28 AM Posts: 963 Offline	My local garage fit my milltek cat-back for £30 they said it was an easy job and took about half an hour.

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