That just wouldn't be right for this car.
Funny you should say that! I was JUST thinking the same thing, looking at pictures that someone took of adding functional low mount brake lamps to the non-functional (in the US) reflectors on each side of the backup lamp. It was the pic of the fascia with that part removed that got me thinking...I think it would be so cool and function to have a trapezoidal exhaust tip that goes through the Reverse light housing and that way you can use the 2 side exhaust cutout openings for some type of rear diffuser
plenty of cars that came with duals move to singles. FRS/BRZ being ones that come to mind. I'll run a single for the weight savings, just trying to figure out if I can buy it or have it made.That just wouldn't be right for this car.
plenty of cars that came with duals move to singles. FRS/BRZ being ones that come to mind. I'll run a single for the weight savings, just trying to figure out if I can buy it or have it made.
I'm curious, is this purely for performance or do people do this because they think it looks cool?I mean,two exhaust cutouts with a pipe sticking out one of them...
The amount of performance you'll gain from this is minuscule.
I'd say pretty much any exhaust is more for aesthetics and sound than performance. If you really want performance and don't mind the loss of aesthetics, e.g. for track days or racing, just remove the whole exhaust. No single exit can beat that. The mid pipe and muffler can be taken off and put back on easily.Is it not true that with any of the aftermarket exhausts, there is a mix of sound, performance and
looks to be gained, but which is the most important?
I'd have to say that one would do this AFE exhaust for functionality and increased performance over
stock by the loss of the restricted muffler in addition to the weight reduction. There are
also no leak points on it as it appears to be one big mandrel formed tube.
In my opinion, one would have to be really comfortable in their personhood to use this as far as
the aesthetics go![]()
I have the aFe unit and will be installing it soon. It's not a center exit, but that would be more work. What this is, though, is no gimmick, no BS, straight-up weight loss and flow increase. Perfect for a race carDid you ever get one made and are you using it for track purposes? AFE (along with other new mods) makes a single exit exhaust for the 124 Spider.
Some claims from they make about this mod:
"Ultimate performance upgrade - single exhaust exit eliminates unnecessary second exit, reducing weight and flow restriction. No other FIAT 124 Spider axle-back on the market outflows this system.
Muffler Delete System:
Eliminates the heavy factory muffler to improve exhaust flow, horsepower and torque, resulting in a classic sportscar inspired exhaust tone without the drone.
Weight Savings:
Removes heavy stock muffler (26 pounds vs. 12 pounds)."
https://afepower.com/afe-power-49-3...-304-stainless-steel-axle-back-exhaust-system
I run a lithium batteryI'm curious, is this purely for performance or do people do this because they think it looks cool?I mean,two exhaust cutouts with a pipe sticking out one of them...
The amount of performance you'll gain from this is minuscule.
Ok that makes a lot more sense. What I don't get are the kids who don't race but drive around town with one exhaust tip missing. Looks ghetto as ****.I run a lithium battery
light weight wheels
purchasing seats at class min (25lbs)
It is foolish to add a gram, let alone lbs when looking to drop weight. the secondary exhaust exit serves zero purpose. Class rules is that the exhaust must exit in a single stock location.
I'll keep the stock exhaust for resale, but a timeless classic this car to me is not. I bought it because I feel it has a shot at being competitive in a SCCA class. If it isn't, i'll toss everything on here for sale and move on to the next.
Just shave the fascia from one side to the other, and relocate the backup lamp if you want to maintain street legality. A pair of small but bright LEDs in the body of the rear fascia would work.My daydreaming mind shifts to a Cobra-style side pipe. But then there would be two unoccupied cut-outs.