Upgrade to piper stainless exhaust system?

[Chris Prosser 0]

Hello, I have just joined the forum after purchasing my 1.6 GTI (F reg) two weeks ago after 6 years of searching and saving! (owned 2 previously 20 years ago)

 

It just failed its MOT yesterday due to major exhaust leak, the previous owner changed the back box recently but there is a leak / crack further up the system. After some deliberating as to keeping the car as standard as possible I have decided to fit a stainless piper 3 inch system to the car.

 

The car is totally original, non sunroof and the plan is to keep it tidying up the interior and exterior as I go...

 

I was just after any advice on the piper system and any thoughts on changing to a stainless system?

 

Thanks Chris

[sp_en_ny 14 1 Cars]

Really is down to personal choice, If its an investment I would suggest you keep it original otherwise do to it whatever pleases you. 

 

 

[Big_Wak 6]

Try the Tolman stainless system, it keeps the OE look and sounds mighty good

 

Tolman Engineering Exhaust

 

[sp_en_ny 14 1 Cars]

If the prices people have quoted previously are correct it will also leave a mighty big hole in your wallet and that money would probably be better invested elsewhere.

[petert 550]

3” is way too big for a 1.6L engine. If it were 2”, I’d say yes, good investment and adds value to the car. Anything bigger is a total w@nk.

[welshpug 1,622]

If you want original then go to the peugeot museum for an oem system.

 

Piper is only a 3" tailpipe trim.