Topic: Side exit exhausts ?? (Read 3799 times)

bullfrog · « **on:** July 12, 2006, 22:37:51 »

Are side exit exhausts legal.
I am buying a 90 and the tail pipe points to the side a bit as standard and I plan to have a 3.5" pipe exit through the rear quarter. 8)
Is this legal ?
Thanks

smo · « **Reply #1 on:** July 12, 2006, 22:42:51 »

Yes its legal and is a popular mod, places like devon 4x4 have them on their truck as far as i know, however make sure its done properly/well as otherwise youll get horrendous vibration and noise from the panels.

jaws · « **Reply #2 on:** July 12, 2006, 22:42:53 »

if the exhaust exits on the near side of the vehicle,yes it is illegal!for obvious safety reasons,example; if the car back fires and spits out a flame,it's likely to burn the people on the pavement etc.dumby nearside exists are legal tho.off side perfectly ok!hope this helps

landraver · « **Reply #3 on:** July 12, 2006, 22:44:17 »

Yes, perfectly legal, mine passed the mot a few weeks ago, no problem! :D

Xtremeteam · « **Reply #4 on:** July 12, 2006, 22:48:09 »

side exit is perfectly legal,if its a diesel no silencers is also legal :D :D

gonna combine the 2 fairly soon on mine,

Big bore,no silencers & side exit wooo hoo 8)

bullfrog · « **Reply #5 on:** July 12, 2006, 22:49:54 »

I have done several over the years and did one on a rangie a short while back.
Just wanted to check as this will be for me ! :)
I did read somewhere that certain clubs/events dont like them ?
I would be useing H/D rubber mounts and at least a 10mm gap all round.
I understand the back box on V8 90s is straight through so I may "remove" the centre box and see how it sounds. Could allways fit a straight through box in its place !

Xtremeteam · « **Reply #6 on:** July 12, 2006, 22:52:21 »

Quote from: "bullfrog"

I have done several over the years and did one on a rangie a short while back.
Just wanted to check as this will be for me ! :)
I did read somewhere that certain clubs/events dont like them ?
I would be useing H/D rubber mounts and at least a 10mm gap all round.
I understand the back box on V8 90s is straight through so I may "remove" the centre box and see how it sounds. Could allways fit a straight through box in its place !

keep the centre flat box & remove the back box (makes the pipework easier) & could do this

is what i did on the 90 racer i had,2 bits of 300 intercooler pipe as an exhaust 8)

landraver · « **Reply #7 on:** July 12, 2006, 22:54:07 »

mine......

bullfrog · « **Reply #8 on:** July 12, 2006, 22:56:39 »

Saw that before in previous posts.
I see D44s 90 runs straight through .
I Just like the way side exit looks
I did consider stacks through the bed but they seem a bit "convoy" if you get my gist :?

denviks · « **Reply #9 on:** July 12, 2006, 23:08:42 »

i have wanted a side exit for a while but not brave enough to have ago yet :oops: :oops: i will do one day im sure :lol: :lol:

bullfrog · « **Reply #10 on:** July 12, 2006, 23:16:37 »

Your not toooo far from me !
Pop down and I will do it for ya :D

Bulli · « **Reply #11 on:** July 12, 2006, 23:58:58 »

Mine passed mot with side exit on nearside, my old series exited the same with no probs.

Jim-Willy · « **Reply #12 on:** July 13, 2006, 00:24:17 »

My series 3 exits on the nearside, my understandinf is that it is ok as long as it doesn't protrude . I hope so anyway as it hasn't been mot'd yet.

Range Rover Blues · « **Reply #13 on:** July 13, 2006, 01:51:08 »

On a V8 you're best binning the back box and keeping the centre, or fit one from a TDi as they are bigger/free flowing I'm told. Sounds loverly if your engine is on song otherwise it booms a bit (ours used to when it needed a valve).

bullfrog · « **Reply #14 on:** July 13, 2006, 12:56:58 »

landylover----- Does that exit after cab but befor wheel on yours ??
Looks like it

zippy · « **Reply #15 on:** July 13, 2006, 14:36:19 »

what does a diesel sound like when it's got larger manifold and exhaust system?

You can certainly tell the difference between one on a mini 1.3 petrol with 2" system for example and tail pipes on kiddy cars sound like farting :D

Tiny Tim · « **Reply #16 on:** July 13, 2006, 17:19:50 »

Quote from: "zippy"

what does a diesel sound like when it's got larger manifold and exhaust system?

You can certainly tell the difference between one on a mini 1.3 petrol with 2" system for example and tail pipes on kiddy cars sound like farting :D

Good usually but some of the stainless systems that are available resonate badly, sound terrible and cause other problems through the vibration.

rollazuki · « **Reply #17 on:** July 13, 2006, 17:28:56 »

Mines 1.7 Dti(isuzu)
straight thru 2" bore stainless pipe, no silencer, sounds lovely.
A little burble as the turbo spools up, and a healthy roar ALL the time.

zippy · « **Reply #18 on:** July 13, 2006, 17:41:53 »

record it :D

I wanna hear ;)

landraver · « **Reply #19 on:** July 13, 2006, 20:36:36 »

Quote from: "bullfrog"

landylover----- Does that exit after cab but befor wheel on yours ??
Looks like it

Yes mate, it started as a straight thru pipe running from the engine, along the near side chassis rail (slightly higher & about 3" away), under the battery/seat box & out behind the rear b/head. However, when I got everything finished & started using it on the road, the straight thru pipe was just tooooo loud :lol: , so I cut the pipe & installed a small straight thru silencer (think it was off some sort of VW). The silencer makes all the difference, still got a nice note but you dont get pedestrians standing & staring in disbelief!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Jeff

Xtremeteam · « **Reply #20 on:** July 13, 2006, 20:38:22 »

Quote from: "zippy"

what does a diesel sound like when it's got larger manifold and exhaust system?

You can certainly tell the difference between one on a mini 1.3 petrol with 2" system for example and tail pipes on kiddy cars sound like farting :D

Whos goin to wales as u can here mine then,

from about 500 yards away when its at full boost :lol:

denviks · « **Reply #21 on:** July 17, 2006, 15:17:42 »

just wanna say a massive thanks to bullfrog ( martin ) for sorting my side exit exhaust out this morning, you made it look very easy to do mate 8) ....i never thought a diesel disco could sound soooooo nice....she now has a nice rasp :D :D :D

cheers for doing that for me mate..... 8)

unknownmanxman · « **Reply #22 on:** July 17, 2006, 21:52:07 »

I have a side exit exhaust with 3 inch tail pipe and its just the right size for certain ppl in the IOM 4x4 club to put coke cans down

denviks · « **Reply #23 on:** July 17, 2006, 21:53:56 »

Quote from: "unknownmanxman"

I have a side exit exhaust with 3 inch tail pipe and its just the right size for certain ppl in the IOM 4x4 club to put coke cans down

:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: did you get em out ok?

mark.yellow.series.3 · « **Reply #24 on:** July 17, 2006, 22:21:32 »

heres mine

bullfrog · « **Reply #25 on:** July 17, 2006, 23:31:02 »

Very shiney !
Should have system finished soon. and will post pics !
Made it 2 1/2 straight through with 2 cherry bomb type boxes !

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