Thats the same exhaust I had on my old 180 (I had 2 of them!) Just be extra careful with the Xpower writing as it's very very prone to scratching and coming off totally!

Yeah figured as much lol only printed on aint it. Mite get it embossed on when the original wears off.

What is the sound like by the way mate? seem quite rare as there is no videos anyware and very few pics of them fitted.

Cheers
Tom

ive got an xpower one as well, no writing on it though and its slightly shorter than the mk2 exhaust but it looks good still, its a sporty sound not too loud, it isnt noisy on the motorway which is good

how much did aaa quote you for port and polish bud? Ive got an alloy inlet mani sitting in the garage but dont want to fit it if it will be loosing power!

I am not going with AA Autosport for myne mate, i'm going with Dave Andrews from DVA Power.

I got quoted the following from Dave-

Strip head, clean and re-assemble £90
Stem seals and oil seals £47
Fettle inlet ports to match VVC plenum £60
Light fettle around valve seats and throats £100
Cam ladder sealant £4

Also those prices were with me removing the head from the car first.

Cheers
Tom

How much is your insurance gonna be once the engine work is done? I was put off modding the Kseries any furthur by my insurance and Im 23.

Your getting your work done by the right guy thats for sure! ;)

Well mine was on a V6, but it sounded mental at full blast. it's got quite a loud bass tone

Awsome project, you sound like a sensible guy who will take his time and do the job properly... just the way to do it. Hope all goes well for you.

Cheers lads :)

They are quite understanding to be honest mate and are fair with the price increases. Its all good though as i've got a crap but well paid job and no bird at the minute so that free's up alot of funds hahaha.

Exhaust Updateeyy-

Got all my parts delivered yesterday so went about fitting everything. Looking at the old mild steel system it was way past due a replacement :O Very rusted with a massive hole in the silencer too.

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I originally wanted to remove the old system before going about cutting up my bumper but the rusted solid bolts said different lol so while I was waiting for my blowtorch to arrive I decided to cut the bumper to MG's factory measurements...quite risky not knowing how the new box would line up but did it anyway.

I did all the marking with crayons and used a hacksaw and a dremel tool to cut it and I amazed myself how good and clean it came out in the end....all done with the bumper still on the car too! preparation was key to not cutting to much lol.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i1...408_132650.jpg

Rough cut-
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i1...415_141712.jpg

All cleaned up-
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i1...415_141645.jpg

After all the cutting I used the blowtorch to cut the old system off as it did'nt want to come off normally, I think that was the easiest part of the whole day. Then came the time to fit the new Janspeed Intermediate pipe and also the Xpower Thruflo box. All bolts were supplied so ready to go!

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i1...415_144658.jpg

Fitted I was very happy to see it sat rite in the middle of my cut in the bumper :D:D and looked rite good!!

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i1...S/DSCF8042.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i1...S/DSCF8048.jpg

Finally went onto fitting the heatshield itself. It was very easy as the bumper was cut, all I had to do was mark and drill 4 holes for the bolts and put them on.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i1...8_133218-1.jpg

And finally all done-

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i1...415_161903.jpg
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i1...415_161917.jpg
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i1...415_161929.jpg
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i1...415_162716.jpg

Hopefully coming next month, bigger brakes and cams fitted. Oh and Waxoyl!! before anything else hahaha.

Cheers
Tom