[MCano]

All,

I'm new to this forum and I'm not yet familiar on how to find relevant threads on manufacturers that build pre-manufactured cat-back exhaust systems for my 88 Spider Veloce or are these types of systems generally custom made? If the later, does anyone have contact information for a manufacturer/installer in the SoCal region, preferably in Los Angeles County; or in nearby Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties?

Thank you in advance!

Mario

 

[alfagirl1]

All,

I'm new to this forum and I'm not yet familiar on how to find relevant threads on manufacturers that build pre-manufactured cat-back exhaust systems for my 88 Spider Veloce or are these types of systems generally custom made? If the later, does anyone have contact information for a manufacturer/installer in the SoCal region, preferably in Los Angeles County; or in nearby Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties?

Thank you in advance!

Mario

I would check with Joe at Centerline

 

[MCano]

I would check with Joe at Centerline

Thank you alfagirl1, I went on Centerline’s website and I did not see any exhaust system labeled as a Cat-Back system, but I will call Joe to see what he has to say!

thanks again!

 

[azALFAowl]

There's really only two parts of the exhaust system from the "Cat-Back", a center muffler and an over the axil rear muffler. These two pieces just bolt together..and are usually sold a "pieces" vs a system. About everyone (Centerline, Vickauto, Mr Fiat) carries the pieces. A variation is a "stinger" which is a straight-pipe that replaces the rear section which gives a bit more volume which some find pleasant (at ~$80 it's a cheap thrill)!! Welcome and enjoy!!

 

[alfaloco]

Here's the best deal I've seen on a genuine ANSA rear section: Ansa® AR1237 - Rear Exhaust Muffler Assembly

I believe the catalog number for the ANSA center section is AR1255.

 

[azALFAowl]

DANG!!! Even Rock Auto carries the center section!!
Just Google "ANSA ar 1255"
Thanks for the part #s....it makes it easy!!

HOWEVER,,,,I was volunteering at Barret Jackson last week and this cute Spitfire came rumbling up so I got on hands and knees and took a picture of the rear muffler....Double Dang..it was a Magnaflow!!! It was loud, but it was Sporty!! LOL My conclusion...one can custom anything one wants.

 

[alfaloco]

Just check and make sure they fit your 1988 S3 Spider. I have a '91 S4, and there may be minor differences in the tube bends or positions.

 

[msiert]

Any muffler shop can do that, just buy the Alfa mufflers or stimger and bring them to them.

 

[MCano]

Thanks all, I'm going to try just installing a stinger and see how this set up sounds.

 

[azALFAowl]

Thanks all, I'm going to try just installing a stinger and see how this set up sounds.

Good Luck!! Hope you enjoy!! Let us know what you think!!