davepug205 7 Posted October 29, 2008 Hi , Before I post in the wanted section is there any difference between backboxes? I need one for a pre 89 E reg 1.6 GTI. Now ive read on here the bores bigger on one, an the other is three piece. Will a later one fit an early one or should I replace the whole system for a later one. sorry if you were bidding but ive just bought this stored at work till I can tax it saturday. My new daily Is that a cheap exhaust? Will post up some pics when I sort the rust an the dint in the boot Thanks Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDude 33 Posted October 29, 2008 New car looks a beaut! Odd looking exhaust, wish I could help you with the answer, but others will. I'll say it once more - good looking piece of 205! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davepug205 7 Posted October 29, 2008 Cheers McDude, it does look a bit odd can anyone else help? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miles 331 1 Cars Posted October 29, 2008 It's just a std Sleeve type of back box, The later car's used a Olive join which cannot be swaped over, You can fit either complete system on either car thou Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timmsy19 3 Posted October 29, 2008 (edited) nice motor. reminds me of my brothers old F plate 1.6 with that exhaust backbox while were on the subject of types of exhaust and sorry for the hyjack but dont see the point in putting up another post for same type of question. at what age did they change from a 2 piece exhaust system to a 3? mine is a 92 j plate 1.9 i take it this has the 3 piece? if so i take it there is a join between the downpipe and center then just before the backbox? Edited October 29, 2008 by timmsy19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miles 331 1 Cars Posted October 29, 2008 The later system's came with the Phase 2 car's so from 1990 onwards, On the CAT models it went back to 3 piece purely because of the CAT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
