I have used a "Longlife" franchise---mine was in Suffolk (we lived at Felixstowe at the time). I was very pleased with the job that they carried out but, and there is a BIG but, the 500/126 engine is not one that any "Longlife" will have a jig for. I was able to leave my spare engine and cylinder head with them, and they built the exhaust using that as the jig. Remember also, the 500 and 126 exhausts are slightly different, so they must have an identical engine to build the exhaust around. Being that it will be a real "one-of", it will be quite a bit more expensive than a "off-the-shelf" 'non-stainless' exhaust will be. Also, discuss with them as to the size of the silencer that they are going to use---their standard sizes are NOT the same as those used normally on the exhausts for the 500/126 engines. If you don't discuss the silencer size, you may have to add the cost of 'custom' silencer mounts (or modification of the standard items) to the total cost. Having said all that, a stainless exhaust will last considerably longer than 'non-stainless' system will, so may IN THE LONG RUN, work out to be not a heck of a lot more expensive, AND, it will look good! I have great problems putting pictures onto the Forum (never yet succeeded), but if you would like to contact me direct, I will send you a picture of my system. [email protected]
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As Mr. Knuckles mentioned there are plenty of web vendors who supply sports exhausts for the classic 500. There are two types of fitment. Exhausts for the 499cc engine and exhausts that fit the 594/652cc engines. So make sure you buy the right one for your engine size. Stainless ones will of course, cost a lot more.
Then, biggest question is single pipe or dual pipes. Unless you have a very highly tuned engine the sports exhaust won't make a huge difference to power output / acceleration but will add some noise. Always hard to get web clips of exhausts to listen to. But there will be some around.
I have an Ansa twin pipe in stainless. Link here to insta for video sound.
For UK, some vendors to assist you:
https://www.ricambio.co.uk/fiat/20-classic-fiat-500-parts-spares/exhaust-and-associated-parts?page=2
Search: 25 results found for "exhaust"
AutoBella Parts ~ Here at AutoBella Parts we are classic car parts specialists providing high quality parts for your classics & modern cars. We mainly specialise in classic Fiat, Lancia, Alfa, Ferrari parts. Get in touch with us to enquire about any part! Fiat 500 Classic Specialists.
Euro vendors:
Fiat 500 & 126 - Sport exhaust pipes - Spare parts Fiat 500 classic 126 600 onderdelen | Axel Gerstl
Spare parts for Fiat 500, Fiat 126 and Fiat 600 - from the specialist Axel Gerstl - since more than 30 years. We carry the widest range of bits for the Fiat 500 D, F, N, R, Giardinera, the Fiat 126 (BIS), Abarth, Bianchina in our online shop.webshop.fiat500126.com
Sports Exhaust for Fiat 500 classic car | FD Ricambi
The best Sports Exhaust for your classic Fiat 500 | Easy order from stock | Worldwide shipping | Best service | FD Ricambi.com
ACCESSORI SPORTIVI NEUTRI
My favorite tuning company, could spend a fortune here they have a great selection:
Exhaust pipes Archives » D'ANGELO MOTORI S.R.L
Let us know how you get on!
Cheers
Rob
As Mr. Knuckles mentioned there are plenty of web vendors who supply sports exhausts for the classic 500. There are two types of fitment. Exhausts for the 499cc engine and exhausts that fit the 594/652cc engines. So make sure you buy the right one for your engine size. Stainless ones will of course, cost a lot more.
Then, biggest question is single pipe or dual pipes. Unless you have a very highly tuned engine the sports exhaust won't make a huge difference to power output / acceleration but will add some noise. Always hard to get web clips of exhausts to listen to. But there will be some around.
I have an Ansa twin pipe in stainless. Link here to insta for video sound.
For UK, some vendors to assist you:
https://www.ricambio.co.uk/fiat/20-classic-fiat-500-parts-spares/exhaust-and-associated-parts?page=2
Search: 25 results found for "exhaust"
AutoBella Parts ~ Here at AutoBella Parts we are classic car parts specialists providing high quality parts for your classics & modern cars. We mainly specialise in classic Fiat, Lancia, Alfa, Ferrari parts. Get in touch with us to enquire about any part! Fiat 500 Classic Specialists.
Euro vendors:
Fiat 500 & 126 - Sport exhaust pipes - Spare parts Fiat 500 classic 126 600 onderdelen | Axel Gerstl
Spare parts for Fiat 500, Fiat 126 and Fiat 600 - from the specialist Axel Gerstl - since more than 30 years. We carry the widest range of bits for the Fiat 500 D, F, N, R, Giardinera, the Fiat 126 (BIS), Abarth, Bianchina in our online shop.
Sports Exhaust for Fiat 500 classic car | FD Ricambi
The best Sports Exhaust for your classic Fiat 500 | Easy order from stock | Worldwide shipping | Best service | FD Ricambi.com
ACCESSORI SPORTIVI NEUTRI
My favorite tuning company, could spend a fortune here they have a great selection:
Exhaust pipes Archives » D'ANGELO MOTORI S.R.L
Let us know how you get on!
Cheers
Rob
Looks great. What’s the sound and performance like? Cheers
It looks fantastic. I’m ready to put the engine and gearbox back in. Still struggling to get a colour match as I want to get the engine bay sprayed before I reinstall. Some clown partially sprayed the area with Matt black!
