lets cut out our mufflers

[gadgets]

Just wondering if anyone has done this on the 3ltr diesel and if so how does it sound. Will this be a cheap way of getting a straight through exhaust?

 

[Laith]

Take it off and see. It unbolts via a flange at the front of it.

I did it to mine but it made no noticeable difference to power for me. The noise had more of a rumble though.

 

[tweak'e]

first stage of doing the exhaust i got the muffler replaced with a 2.5" almost straight through muffler. boost went up 3 psi and it was certainly quicker.
looking at the stock muffler it necks right down just before the muffler, one big bottle neck.

 

[joshy]

id just replace the whole exhaust....

 

[tweak'e]

theres actually not a huge difference in just changing the whole exhaust. the muffler change makes more of a difference than doing the rest of the exhaust.

however doing the whole exhaust means you can do other performance mods.
also you guys are lucky there is so many off the shelf kits you can get delivered and fit yourself. for me its custom build only so your paying a lot for labour.

 

[joshy]

i got a custom built one fitted for only just more then some guys are getting the DIY kits...

 

[stubbsy351]

is 3" the go or 2.5" ?

 

[Al]

beaudesert exhausts suggest 2 and 3/4" for the 3lt TD.

 

[Rumpig]

I got 2.5" from the flexi join back- noticable difference

 

[joshy]

i got 3"...cant complain.

 

[dunkmuddie]

3" works a charm 4 me

 

[tweak'e]

i've gone 2.5" as i have to keep it fairly quiet for work.
only problem with 3" is its a bit tight and can sometimes hit when the motor rocks. it has to be just in the right place to clear everything.