Alfa

Alfa 166 Maintenance Tips - Exhaust replacement

Novitec Stainless Steel Exhaust System, obtained from Autodelta London.

1. remove existing system starting at rear of car working forwards to catalytic converter

NB. Complete section rearwards of cat must be removed, as Novitec system is incompatible with Standard system

2. fit Novitec system using new rubber mountsfrom front to rear of car.

3. only tighten up fittings when all parts assembled on car, and no body interferences are found.

Old standard Alfa system (broken before entry into rear silencer):

Novitec System main parts shown in order fitted on car (left is front)

Other parts that come with the kit:

I only needed 2 of 3 clamps, and didn't need the short adaptor pipe

view of Exhaust Tips from rear once fitted:

Rear view of car with system installed:

Comments on the results:

slight blow found around centre joint and on seam of back box - fixed with exhaust sealant.

louder burble at tickover, and more noise until about 3000rpm when engine note takes over

car seems quicker through gears (Novitec claim 4% power improvement)

Maintenance Techniques included in these pages should be attempted by a suitable qualified person only.

No Liability is accepted for errors or omissions!