Hi guys

I currently own a MK6 GTi and im not sure whether to buy a Focus ST or whether to just bung on a manifold from Burton Power, (ashley Hi Flow 2.25") and De cat it! I want more power from my 1.8 but not sure if i shoud sell it and just buy the focus, 225 BHP sounds crazy!!

So standard the GTI is 130 BHP but if i was to put the hi flow manifold and de-cat pipe on how much would anyone say i'd gain??

Current mods .. K&N Panel, adjustable shock and springs, Tarox Multi grooved discs + pads, brand new michelin tyres all round, large bore exhaust but with one box + tail pipe (as I dont wanna sound like a CHAV)

Got the handling read for more power but just dont know whether i'd be worth it and how much power i'd actually gain from the maifold and de-cat pipe?

Any input would be brilliant

 

the standard gti is 115 not 130, and if your chasing better power I would get shot of the escort and step up to the ST etc as the mods you have stated may only get you up to 130ish

 

i did think that the gti was 130? oh no wait thats the rs2000. Yes, GTI is 115.
The exhaust will make it sound raspy, but wont give you much noticeable difference.
The focus will be quicker, but although 225 sounds a lot, it is a heavier car!