Currently
SS BB + TSL decat centre + SS DP (decat)
Likes
Increase power delivery from 5000rpm
Less lag
Pops & bangs
Dislikes
Noise when putting your foot down round town
Booming on the motorway

If I keep the DP as I think this contributes the most to my 'likes' and return to the OE catted centre and drop the SS BB for something like an APS will I kill most of my 'dislikes' without spoiling the fun?

I wouldn't say money is of no object but I am prepared to spend a little money if necessary as I can always sell the BB and decat centre.

 

Well...
Thought I'd better substantiate myself here in saying that I've tried a lot of combos, including what you currently have (except a different mid-pipe but that's just a tube!), and have done a lot of playing besides what's here!
The standard catted centre will noticeably bung things up. You won't like it after not having it!
The Scoobysport DP is a noisy one, but is definately the reason for most of the performance!
The Scoobysport BB is a boomy one. I think this is the thing that you want to play with.
The APS BB removes much of the drone, but then also - by doing this - removes some of the sound that is 'enjoyed', if you're into that sort of thing! I personally couldn't care less so rather like the APS BB.
My personal 'favourites' are the full APS system (doesn't drone, very good flow, nicely made, not ostentatious, but sounds slightly splattery which may or may not suit ); and the BPM/HKS Drager combo (drones a little - but barely, more 'mature' sound - deeper & smoother, very good flow, but I'm not hugely keen on finding squirrels in the exhaust nor that it's a combination of I think the two most expensive exhaust parts on the market...). Both of them bring in boost lower than the Scoobysport open-neck design - or at least they did/do on my car! The APS one has the 'hybrid' bell-mouth with splitter, the BPM is a 'real' twin-dump.
All IMHO of course, and personal opinions make a huge difference with exhaust systems I have found!
Another option to the APS BB is the original group-N TSL one. Not as quiet as the APS one, but a big step in that direction. It certainly doesn't drone anywhere near as much as the Scoobysport one!

 

Why not fit a Magnex resonated centre, it won't bung the exhaust up but takes alot of sound away. I have a Magnex mid and rear box and a TSL open neck DP on mine and it doesn't drone at all, it's a real nice compromise, plus the magnex is cheap (compared to others) and certainly doesn't compromise quality from what I have seen of other systems. Bear in mind that my car is a family car and as such I really couldn't tolerate anything too noisy.

glen

 

Thanks for the tips guys.
Important to hear from personal experience rather than pie in the sky waffle.
I was thinking about the Magnex combo but I was wondering if a high flow catted DP or centre (only PE?) was worthwhile re MOT/emissions etc.
Tend to agree with the comments re noise. It was a novelty that has now clearly worn off. It is the improved quality in performance not the sound I care about now. I think it would be hard with any aftermarket parts to make the Scooby sound dull. Changing the DP to a catted version is clearly an expensive option as fitting is not cheap either. Aside from that I am very happy with the SS DP and hopefully can shut it up with a new BB and centre judging by your comments.

Thanks to you both.

 

mint
http://www.scoobyworld.co.uk/trolleyed/8/22/index.htm
titanium ....nice
Trev

 

Not a good choice if 'dislikes' are noise around town & droning on the motorway! The Afterburner sounds great, but not if want want quiet...

 

I have a magnex back box and std centre for sale if you would like it or i also have the de-cat centre aswell, you could buy them both then play around to see whats best for you mail me if interested.

 

personaly i woudl consider pats own exhaust which is manufactured by hayward and scott.

He is based in essex so it could suit you well.

He has flow tested the back box to yield that it presents no back pressure, and is capable of altering the volume level if you are unhappy.

We know that it flows better than the previously accepted free flowing HKS hiper and blitz nur spec, yet surprisingly it isnt stupid loud.


Send him a mail if you are interested, pat@22b.com,

there are some testimonials fltying around the board from people who have fitted it.

I run a scoobymania but that is mostly because it was beautifully made, and the price suited me, coupled to the fact that it matched the contours of the 22B rear bumper perfectly.

Despite my quest for performance, it would take quite something to get me to change it.