Are milltek exhausts any good?

Milltek is really top notch stuff. I was looking at this exhaust too. Milltek has a great reputation for quality, but I’ve never seen one of the systems in person. Can’t wait to hear your impressions once it’s installed.

Are non resonated exhausts louder?

Therefore, a non-resonated exhaust system will give you extra performance and a louder exhaust note, while the resonated system will give you extra performance whilst minimally changing the exhaust note.

What does non resonated mean?

Resonators are box chambers incorporated into the exhaust system, which are used to make the exhaust quieter, by cancelling certain sound frequencies. A non-resonated exhaust system will therefore, give a louder exhaust note and a resonated exhaust system, a quieter exhaust note.

What is a non resonated cat back exhaust?

The non resonated exhaust system has a straight pipe through to the back box allowing for the sound to pass straight through from the engine giving you the loudest, rawest experience. Resonated exhausts are typically slightly cheaper than a non-resonated system.

Are milltek exhaust systems legal?

An exhaust has to be so noisy to warrant an Mot fail, and even though the non resonated Milltek system gives out a fairly loud exhaust note, it remains road legal, and due to its design will meet current emissions standards for the Up models.

What does a milltek exhaust do?

A resonated system contains a chamber specifically designed so that when the sound made by the engine enters, the waves bounce around in the chamber, cancelling out certain frequencies of sound. This results in a cleaner and quieter sound leaving the end of the exhaust.

Is milltek exhaust loud?

The exhaust is certainly louder, but still conforms to the strict EURO 6 emissions.

Do milltek exhausts get louder over time?

It got louder over time but it was because of the leaks. I got those fixed and it’s quiet again BUT it does have a slightly deeper tone than it did when new.

Is a milltek exhaust legal?

Are non resonated exhausts illegal?

Technically speaking, yes, they are. Cars are type approved from the factory and an aftermarket system that is louder than standard, technically could be illegal as it could be louder than the limit allowed for that car.

How much BHP does a milltek exhaust add?

Like most performance-enhancing exhausts, a Milltek sports exhaust can help improve the power of your car. It is estimated that an exhaust from Milltek can create up to 10% additional power for the car, which is ideal for many customers. However, the power will also depend on your specific vehicle.

Are milltek exhausts loud?

Registered. I have the Miltek race exhaust (the straight pipe one with no resonator or back box..) it’s very very loud especially with the miltek decat downpipe…

Are non resonated exhausts legal?

Is a non resonated exhaust legal UK?

Some owners may find the excessive drone from the non resonated system a bit excessive for daily basis, but it still remains road legal, and it’s very unlikely you will be stopped by the traffic police if you fitted the system.

Does milltek exhaust improve performance?