V6 twin exhaust backboxes

rover54 · 28th February 2012, 18:37

Ha anybody added a second backbox on left hand side to give it the V8 look. Thinking of doing mine with four chrome straight pipes.

Ed

Canonite · 28th February 2012, 18:49

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Originally Posted by rover54

Ha anybody added a second backbox on left hand side to give it the V8 look. Thinking of doing mine with four chrome straight pipes.

Ed

Thought about it when I had my Longlife system done.
All he was gonna charge was £150 extra for the backbox.
I decided against it as it was merely cosmetic and I didn't want people thinking "that V8 is ****...sounds like a V6"

rover54 · 28th February 2012, 19:05

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Originally Posted by Canonite

Thought about it when I had my Longlife system done.
All he was gonna charge was £150 extra for the backbox.
I decided against it as it was merely cosmetic and I didn't want people thinking "that V8 is ****...sounds like a V6"

I am think of using the left hand backbox, turning it upside down, remaking the rear of the box so pipes are on the correct side of the box and cutting off and turning inlet pipe through 180 degrees, take a second mid section where it turns from the tunnel and blend both pipe into one at rear axle. Just a bit of mig welding required, and about £50, plus chrome tails

GT Courier · 28th February 2012, 19:17

Isnt it the right hand side you are adding?

It has been done a few times, should imagine it would affect your insurance and unless you get it right you might get more 'condensation' coming out of one that the other...

Think original 260 exhausts are available quite cheaply though or you can go aftermarket...

Robson Rover Repair · 28th February 2012, 21:31

You would need to move the fuel charcoal canister also, not difficult, but must be done correctly.

Typhoon190 · 28th February 2012, 22:01

I think a twin set up with these finishers would look smart.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TWIN-JOINE...item5d30f4127a

Lates · 28th February 2012, 22:26

I have posted pics of my exhaust before, my charcoal can is in the original place. Type duplex into the search box to see the pics.

damienp · 28th February 2012, 23:40

Cant say ive ever seen a 75 with pipes sticking straight out. Zt yes, because of the bumper cut out. Have you photoshopped the image to see what it would like on a 75, before you even consider getting the welding gear out? Each to their own and all that. Good luck in your attempt, and i hope it looks good if you pull it off.

stux99 · 29th February 2012, 07:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Canonite

Thought about it when I had my Longlife system done.
All he was gonna charge was £150 extra for the backbox.
I decided against it as it was merely cosmetic and I didn't want people thinking "that V8 is ****...sounds like a V6"

That is exactly the reason I bit the bullet and got a 260, Lifes too Short............

A Rover? · 1st March 2012, 14:28

The looks and the sound on Youtube: Rover 75 2.5v6 double exhaust sound

28th February 2012, 18:37	#1
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28th February 2012, 19:17	#4
GT Courier I really should get out more....... Billy No Car Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 2,326 Thanks: 70 Thanked 56 Times in 40 Posts	Isnt it the right hand side you are adding? It has been done a few times, should imagine it would affect your insurance and unless you get it right you might get more 'condensation' coming out of one that the other... Think original 260 exhausts are available quite cheaply though or you can go aftermarket...

28th February 2012, 22:01	#6
Typhoon190 This is my second home MG ZT-T 190 Monogram Typhoon Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 4,706 Thanks: 328 Thanked 557 Times in 443 Posts	I think a twin set up with these finishers would look smart. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TWIN-JOINE...item5d30f4127a

28th February 2012, 22:26	#7
Lates This is my second home Jaguar XE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coventry Posts: 4,321 Thanks: 56 Thanked 59 Times in 55 Posts	I have posted pics of my exhaust before, my charcoal can is in the original place. Type duplex into the search box to see the pics.

28th February 2012, 23:40	#8
damienp This is my second home skoda estate Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: sheffield Posts: 3,474 Thanks: 15 Thanked 122 Times in 68 Posts	Cant say ive ever seen a 75 with pipes sticking straight out. Zt yes, because of the bumper cut out. Have you photoshopped the image to see what it would like on a 75, before you even consider getting the welding gear out? Each to their own and all that. Good luck in your attempt, and i hope it looks good if you pull it off.

1st March 2012, 14:28	#10
A Rover? Newbie Rover 75 2.5 Sterling Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Amsterdam NL Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	The looks and the sound on Youtube: Rover 75 2.5v6 double exhaust sound