Cobra
Sport Exhausts is a family run business specialising in the manufacture
of stainless steel sports and performance exhausts which are sold
worldwide. As a company Cobra are committed to continuous improvement and
investing in new developments, with a keen focus on quality and service
our loyal highly trained team are always happy to help.
The production facilities at Cobra Sport exhausts
enables us to produce exhausts in high volume and having worked with
clients such as Subaru UK, Isuzu UK and Ginetta Cars to name but a few.
How are your exhausts made?
All of Cobra exhausts are made from aircraft grade 304
stainless steel and constructed using precision TIG welding with mandrel
formed bends in the pipe work for a smoother gas flow. Cobra pride
ourselves in producing high quality products.
What sound can I expect from your exhausts?
Cobra exhausts will have a more sporty tone than
original equipment exhausts. This is an inevitable result of the less
restrictive systems they produce. However, with careful design and
production methods, Cobra aim to keep a subtle sporty tone.
If you prefer a loud system, then one of our
non-resonated (no centre box) exhaust systems will provide a louder
exhaust note. Many of Cobra products feature a movie of the exhaust and
give some idea as to the sound which you can expect. Please call us on
0114 244 7123 should you require any further information or advice.
What power gains can I expect to achieve?
Of course this varies from engine to engine, our
systems are designed and manufactured to maximize gas flow with
increased diameter pipe work, free flowing silencers and mandrel bends
which provide a much less restrictive exhaust system than original
equipment exhausts, resulting in a much better engine response and
increased BHP. Typically you can expect to achieve around a 10% increase
from the installation of a cat-back system. Some individual products
also show approximate power gains.
Is it legal to put a de-cat pipe on my car?
You can only de-cat your car if it was registered
prior to 1992, otherwise it will fail the emissions check at your MOT
station. Cobra de-cats sold for cars after this year are intended for
off-road use only.
Will my car need remapping?
If you are fitting a cat back system to your car, this
will have no effect on the engine management operations. However, if
you are replacing your original system with a de-cat, sports cat or
front pipe your car may need remapping as it may cause the vehicles
engine management light to activate.
What is the difference between resonated and non-resonated systems?
Resonators are box chambers incorporated into the
exhaust system, which are used to make the exhaust quieter, by
cancelling certain sound frequencies. A non-resonated exhaust system
will therefore, give a louder exhaust note and a resonated exhaust
system, a quieter exhaust note. Either option will still provide extra
performance.
What is a Slash-Cut tailpipe?
Slash-cut tailpipes are finished and cut off at a 15
degree angle, and suit certain types of vehicles depending upon the
shape of the bumper and overall aesthetics of the vehicle. If you
require any advice on which tailpipe would be most appropriate for your
car, please give us a call.
What will be the finish of my exhaust?
All our exhausts come with highly polished mirror
finish tailpipes and rear boxes. All other pipework and gaskets etc,
will be a matt polished finish. If you do require highly polished
pipework this is now available as an optional extra when purchasing via
our website.
How do I keep my exhaust looking like new?
If you do not clean your exhaust/tailpipe, it will
eventually become discoloured and be more difficult to bring back to its
original finish. Regular cleaning with a non-abrasive metal polish such
as Solvol Autosol® will ensure that your exhaust continues to look as
new.