110 Dom Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Hmmm next problem....after all the engine work on my V8 110 CSW A reg its now running sweet apart from the blowing exhaust. At the moment its just the section from the manifolds to where they meet that would need replacing. I like the idea of a stainless system but no idea yet how pricey they are and if they improve the V8 sound or performance? Guess as a minimum I could replace the corroded section with a new carbon steel one or the other end of the scale go for 4 branch manifolds with stainless right through. Anyone any idea of prices either way and best places to purchase mail order? I expect nobody has a secondhand SS complete system for grabs but if so please let me know. My 110 is coming together but one expression I have recently heard, its a money pit!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 a few suppliers to contact for more info/prices http://www.stainlesssteelexhausts.com/four-wheel-drive.html also known as Doube S. [i have a full DoubleS system on my '89 110, been fitted for over 12 years with no problems] http://www.longlife.co.uk/why-longlife/4x4/default.aspx http://www.powerflowexhausts.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
110 Dom Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share Posted November 18, 2009 Thanks Western So far I have contacted Double S, the guy there was helpful and the upshot is a new SS system including tubular manifolds will set me back about £450. A replacement standard unit for the corroded sections will cost £85 so am pondering whats best to do Is your double S system on a V8? I plan to keep the vehicle and on that basis it probably makes sense to go for the SS one which has a same owner lifetime guarantee. The chap said that a standard unit has a middle silencer and the performance SS one does not and is straight through. I really like the noise from the V8 which is one of the main things I like about the car. Would a performance SS system including the tubular manifolds make it sound even better without sounding stupidly loud? I guess a small amount of fuel efficiency and performance may be achieved but the clincher for me would be the sound if it rumbled sweeter. Hopefully if anyone has any experiences with swapping to a performance SS system it may help me to decide? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 You need to get through 5 standard exhausts before you've spent the money on a stainless one. The standary one on my 110 has been there about 5 years, and is ok, but will need changing soon. That means spending the same o=money over 25 years provided the stainless one lasts that long. Unless the performance increases are marked i'm not sure there is a lot of merit in fitting one, but i'm happy to be told otherwise by those that have them fitted. I'm considering just replacing mine with a standard rear box and making up my own straight through pipe for the centre section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Mines on a ex-TD diesel now a 200Tdi, never had to change any part of the pipework due to damage or corrosion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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