Hi, new from Crookwell with an ACTiV

[rivers_12]

Hi, I'm new

I have a 2012 Lancer ACTiV.

I'm looking for some advice on exhaust systems or some sort of modifications that will increase performance and give it a nice sound. Also something that will not be enough to attract attention from Police as I'm still on red P's.
so if someone could point me to something like that, I would be very grateful!

[Craig]

Welcome

[Zaphod]

Have a look halfway down the home page - there's a forum devoted to exhausts - heaps of ideas there!

[rivers_12]

Thanks!

[Zaphod]

Exhausts can be fun - single or dual, bolt-on or custom - best thing is to get recommendations from members nearby. And you don't have to spend a fortune - just work to a budget you're comfortable with.

I went the custom route last time, but have my eye on a ready-made one, but no money...

[rivers_12]

I was thinking something along the lines of a straight pipe from cat to muffler...
apparently that would be too loud

[belle_tb_ES]

Welcome!

Cat back or x force I have heard good things about. ..
But as said above, search this forum and you will find a suitable exhaust for your budget

[Zaphod]

I was thinking something along the lines of a straight pipe from cat to muffler... apparently that would be too loud

Yes, and very illegal... try two in-line hot dogs; one before the axle, one just before the outlet - bassy, but not too loud.

[rivers_12]

Thanks for letting me know!

Some people had told me straight pipes were legal, some had said they were illegal and that I should just get a cannon and others say cannons make you loose too much back pressure, so it gets confusing sometimes.


Would the hot dogs give me any sort of slight increase in power?

[VRX_08]

Welcome!

[Zaphod]

no kind of exhaust mod is going to give you any real increase in power without a tune, if that's what you're after, you'll need an RA intake and Cosworth (or similar) panel filter as well as the exhaust and then get a tune done. The tune is what will give you a power increase, the intake and exhaust mods will maximise the amount of gains you make, but it'll likely be 10-15% tops...

But you're likely to have to go to Sydney for the tune unless someone knows someone closer?

Just modifying the exhaust on is own will only really change the sound...

[rivers_12]

Any idea on a rough total cost of all that? Would the money I'd be putting into it be worth the gain?
Am I better off just having a better sound than spending the money on all that for a small performance gain?