The newest Abarth models are muffler free so this is typical, the older style is free flowing but you have the benefit of less weight, otherwise it's pretty much the same for sound as I've heard from members here.

 

The one MADNESS installed for the 196HP(MM ECU+MADNESS Prototype intake) is the MM Bomberdard which is a straight-pipe with no cat.

Now, when you ask "What exhaust would be better then free flow?"... we still need TBD because a lot of them is still under testing and production... RRM, Pogea, Supersprint, and etc. So we dont really know until some of us get them installed and write reviews about it. But again, who would actually have the $$$ to buy them all and test them one by one?

 

You totally missed the sarcasm.

 

Ok, "me no english" time again...

sar·casm/ˈsärˌkazəm/

Noun:	The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.
Synonyms:	irony

There, happy now... Anyway, i will write full review when my MM exhuast arrived so you guys can use it as reference.

 

You just confirmed my opinion of you already congratulations. You are exactly what I pegged you as.

 

On May 28th, they stopped putting the large "suitcase" under the back of the car. It turns out, the "suitcase" has a straight pipe inside it.

It seems it was there as parts of the car were being finalized for production before the final exhaust was picked. So they made a provision for a muffler, but didn't need it.

 

What he said. No Abarth has a muffler. Some of them have what LOOKS like a muffler but there is nothing inside it except a pipe. At the time of release, the egineers weren't sure if the car would meet noise requirements without a muffler, so they stuck the "suitcase" on just in case they needed it later.

 

The suitcase looks nice---for those times you have the car on a lift. Otherwise as I understand it is purely cosmetic (and adds 18lbs of weight). Still kinda wish I had one, though!

 

Send me a message if you want to buy an early style exhaust. I'm seriously looking at upgrading to a bigger diamater pipe from cat back....

 

Check around, someone might want to swap to save the weight.

 

Cool, thanks for the information guys. Very helpful.

 

Anybody know how big is our oem pipe diameter?

 

Seems like I read it was 60mm. It is recommended to upgrade to 2-1/2" from the cat back..... If your Abarth produces enough HP, it might even be better to use a 3". I know that's what the Saab 9000 Turbo aftermarket goes to, and that engine produces 225hp or so (at the crank) in stock trim.....

 

3 inch pipe is huge for a 1.4 turbo...you better have massive modifications to take advantage of that diameter. Two and a half is still big, but a modified engine will take it and use it well, esp. if from the cat back.

 

Stock 60mm is 2.36" which is around 2-1/2".

But the weird thing is the MM performance straight-pipe exhuast i ordered is 2" only and it fits into the abarth, wth?

 

Thanks mattsnapz, you are a wonderful contributor to the forum. I appreciate your sarcasm, but it does nothing for a new member. In the couple months I've been part of this forum, I have realized that there are a lot of angry, possibly un-adjusted, passive aggressive, and negative "regulars" here which are the most common posters on this blog. Yes Tedolph, I am pointing you out as one. Not a good nor welcoming blog for a newcomer. You all rock on and keep up with what you do.

 

whooahh. just because youve run into issues dont take it out on an innocent. was i wrong to help you out & mention the thread is over half a decade old?

yes it was sarcastic but it wasnt putting you down personally. lighten up, its a forum not a rl situation!

ps...the term you were reaching for is 'maladjusted' --no thanks needed--