Variable EXHAUST switch system

Variable EXHAUST switch system

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georgeo

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Tuesday 10th June 2008
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Has anyone fitted a Variable EXHAUST switch system like the Porsche, so you can change the amount of exhaust loudness from the drivers seat?:-)
If so, please can you give me details or any ideas where I may be able to get one (or two made) :-)

georgeo

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174 posts

222 months

Tuesday 10th June 2008
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Biggriff said:
Its really quiet anyway due to the two rotary silencers. Are you sure it will make any difference?
Yes it should do, idea being to increase loudness/throatie sound like a straight through if you want to hear a great sound and then being able to silence her down if you want a quite run. ( Porsche have a factory option for them)

georgeo

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174 posts

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Wednesday 11th June 2008
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gadgeroonie said:
you can buy a solenoid that will bypass your exhaust and vent it to atmosphere !

its basically a 12v solenoid that opens a flap

you could try an exhaust brake flap from a truck

Edited by gadgeroonie on Tuesday 10th June 15:56
This sounds very interesting thanks. Can you tell me more as i understand what you say but can't imagine how the pipe work would go and could it be variable?

georgeo

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174 posts

222 months

Thursday 26th June 2008
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georgeo said:
Has anyone fitted a Variable EXHAUST switch system like the Porsche, so you can change the amount of exhaust loudness from the drivers seat?:-)
If so, please can you give me details or any ideas where I may be able to get one (or two made) :-)
Just managed to locate one, will be fitting it next week. will keep you posted if anyone interested?

georgeo

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Tuesday 15th July 2008
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Adrian W said:
Twerlie said:
peterguk V6 KWK said:
OK, maybe i'm missing something here....

Can someone please tell me, in simple terms....

WHY???? confused
Not too sure matey..............it's beyond me silly
Trying to make it sound like mine but without spending all that money?
WHY WHY WHY de li la, cause, it SOUNDS even greater now, (when I want it to) PLUS extra 20-30 g-gs bhp?....... and goes even quicker:-)

georgeo

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222 months

Wednesday 16th July 2008
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Jenx said:
George,
I take it it's done then? Any photos yet? And costs?

Martin.
Hi Martin
Yes, job now done thanks. The unit cost £150 and labour to fit including welding in/making the essential Y piece £120. First fitment we attached valve to a flange on Y piece which was good but I thought it would be even louder if we could get valve on flange to rear box. So after having to burn old corroded bolts off, we simply changed valve to rear box flange which enables me to close off completley entry to box and so sounds awesome, without being over the top:-) I have a photo if you can tell me how to attach to forum? or just let me have a email address. Regards George

georgeo

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174 posts

222 months

Wednesday 16th July 2008
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georgeo said:
Adrian W said:
Twerlie said:
peterguk V6 KWK said:
OK, maybe i'm missing something here....

Can someone please tell me, in simple terms....

WHY???? confused
Not too sure matey..............it's beyond me silly
Trying to make it sound like mine but without spending all that money?
WHY WHY WHY de li la, cause, it SOUNDS even greater now, (when I want it to) PLUS extra 20-30 g-gs bhp?....... and goes even quicker:-)
Just out of interest, what did you do to yours? how loud is it and what sort of cost?

georgeo

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222 months

Tuesday 22nd July 2008
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gadgeroonie said:
Georgio

are you interested in testing it on the Dyno open and closed to see if it makes any difference ?

where did you buy the valve from ?
I purchased valve from Nemesis in Bromsgrove and really enjoying the option of extra sound:-) Re Dyno day - Probably will one day but not a priority at the moment as I have quite a lot of other things going on.
Next on the list is a full Suspension/geometry set up, to make sure she stick to road with max. effect as I have noticed she is a little skitish on back end at high speed?

georgeo

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Friday 25th July 2008
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DanH said:
Can't see how it works from your pic?

Have you got two paths, one which doesn't go via the silencer?
The operation is from a switch by drivers seat, when I close valve it stops all exhaust gases going to rear box and diverts to new tail pipe from Y piece fitted:-) When the valve is open gases go to rear box and a few still go to new tail pipe which gives a little extra.
I have also made up a blanking pipe to fit into new tailpipe which can be fitted in a couple of seconds, just in case I ever want to divert all to back box again? I can't really think I would ever want to do that apart from perhaps MOT time? George

georgeo

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222 months

Monday 28th July 2008
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gadgeroonie said:
from the sounds of the pipework you have described - I suspect it may be more restrictive than the original system.

but you certainly get the option to turn the sound down !
Your missing the point somewhere, as I now have the option of double the outlet, standard system or anywhere in between that suits.