gargoil Posted February 17, 2004 Report Share Posted February 17, 2004 Now I'm sorted for an Induction kit I'm going for a cat back exhaust next week. Been quoted £316 for Scorpion and I imagine the powerflow won't be as much. I want power gain and as little extra noise over standard. What do you think I should go for?Has anyone had there car dyno'd before and after having one fitted?Are there any other alternatives I could consider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty b-road Posted February 17, 2004 Report Share Posted February 17, 2004 Loopy Lupo had a Powerflow and a BMC and made between 8 and 10bhp more than standard cars, with a small loss of torque Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargoil Posted February 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2004 QUOTE(twisty `b-road`)Loopy Lupo had....Does that mean that Loopy dosen't anymore?Was there a problem with it?Did Alex have his dyno'd after he got his Scorp fitted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty b-road Posted February 17, 2004 Report Share Posted February 17, 2004 He was up in front of the judge for 98mph, so he traded his Loop for a NB.Fin got his zorstI got his BMCI'd prefer something that been engineered and tested for my particular car on a rolling road (preferably with someone elses eh Alex style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> ) than taking the lottery of a custol, where there's no consideration for back pressure and the shape of power curves. Just a preference though mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargoil Posted February 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2004 Decisions, decisionsIf I go with the powerflow it means several hours hanging about as the Powerflow place near me is in the middle of nowhere!If I go with the Scorpion it means I have to get my hands dirty! ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossjohnc Posted February 17, 2004 Report Share Posted February 17, 2004 Anyone know what happened to Loopy Lupo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexfernihough Posted February 17, 2004 Report Share Posted February 17, 2004 it's the same debate again and i'll give you the same answer....Scorpion without fail everytimescorpion use the highest quality Stainless Steel whereas powerflow cut costs by using very low grade stainless steel that still rusts but will not be replaced as it hasn't malfunctioned.Scorpion does not catch rub nock or blow unlike most powerflow efforts.much better build quality with a scorpion and only costs about £80 - £100 extra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LupoBabe Posted February 17, 2004 Report Share Posted February 17, 2004 lol neither...wow i feel like a fountain of knowledge...nah powerflow are ok...depends what u after though... style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargoil Posted February 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2004 Was ur car put on the rolling road after it was fitted Alex? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Lup Gti Posted February 17, 2004 Report Share Posted February 17, 2004 Gonna have to disagree Alex!!Powerflow r top boys and done a mint job on my car (get the decat pipe!!!!) There r no knocks or rattles on mine either!!In total it cost me £360 and sounds great!!Im going to Northy meet so u can judge for yourself style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargoil Posted February 18, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 Well think I'm gonna go for the Powerflow cat back option. I spoke to a few places about the Scorpion zorst and they could only supply it with the oval tail pipe! I quite like the look of the twin round pipes and was wanting to keep that look as I don't like changing the outward appearance of the car!Cheers for the advice lads should be getting it done next week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LINCOLNSHIRESLUPOGTI Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 I have an Ascar cat back system.It twin 3.5inch tailpipes in the standard position and still upswept slightly as per standard.Sounds very deep ticking over and then goes raspy after `5500-6000rpm`. Quality is good in terms of fitting but it has started to tarnish slightly on tailpipes so will be using my lifetime warranty soon i think!Have a nosey this Sunday, you will hear me coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan VW Posted February 19, 2004 Report Share Posted February 19, 2004 it depends on the powerflow dearler, well over here anyways. id go with Scorpion style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargoil Posted February 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2004 Change of plan, turns out my local Powerflow place has stopped using powerflow parts as they were so bad quality. They now produce their own oparts and were wanting £450 +vat for a cat back so I told them where to shove it! Unfortunately there isn't any other custom make places near me so It looks like I'll have to go with the Scorpion after all. Gonna hold out till I find a place that will sell it with the twin round pipes! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted February 20, 2004 Report Share Posted February 20, 2004 Where do you live mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargoil Posted February 20, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2004 Isle of Arran off West Coast Of Scotland! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexfernihough Posted February 20, 2004 Report Share Posted February 20, 2004 QUOTE(gargoil)Change of plan, turns out my local Powerflow place has stopped using powerflow parts as they were so bad quality.not being big headed or anything but havn't i been saying this all the time but none of you listened Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargoil Posted February 20, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2004 Gotta let us kids make our own mistakes! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssexLoop Posted February 20, 2004 Report Share Posted February 20, 2004 :sleepy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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