Insurance and decat (Clive Forde Y Piece)

[wrightp]

Hi folks

Could I get opinions on how insurance companies view a couple of modifications I have had done via Jules and Kits & Classics?

Some very encouraging results from Jules' work on my Chimaera 500 which has had a 20am AFM, remap of original ECU, and Clive's lovely y piece. My insurance company is Classicline who are aware of the other mild modifications on the rebuilt engine by Rob at V8 Developments. Usual stealth cam, trumpets, head work, etc

It seems logical to tell them about the new modifications so the question is - What response have those with decat pipe received from their insurance companies when you have informed them?

Cheers
Phil

[QBee]

I am with Classicline - not an eyelid was batted. You and i have just about the same set up, BTW.

TBH, I am not convinced they understood it any better then i would understand a knitting pattern or wiring diagram. (neatly avoids being sexist)

[wrightp]

Thanks Anthony

That seems reassuring and I will give them a call as I need to confirm track day cover for a TVRCC novice track day at Blyton coming up soon. This will be my first planned outing on track with the TVR (Owned since 2006) so fingers crossed.

Yes your spec seems similar to mine - having followed the tread on dyno graphs that was a fascinating read.

[QBee]

I will probably see you at Enid's airfield - subject to an answer to a question to the TVRCCSYRO, I will be there too.

[sgrimshaw]

I guess "original" specification exhausts systems are pretty hard to come by these days.

Might be best to advise them that you've replaced the old system with a stainless steel (sports) exhaust system ......

[bobfather]

This could be argued as less modification and more pattern part replacement. Pattern part replacements aren't an issue for the underwriters, most cars on the road are using pattern part exhausts from their local tyre monkey outlet

[SILICONEKID345HP]

TVR said the 5l has 340hp so why worry ?

[roseytvr]

I would make sure you give them a list of all the mods and tell them that you are improving efficiency. Tell them the car stock is 340 bhp and send them your result from Jools which no doubt is less than 340 bhp and it is likely they will just agree it. After all its no more powerful than what is insured as stock.
Good luck

[wrightp]

Informed Classic line of enlarged AFM and Clive Forde SS Y Piece in exhaust.
No problem with them ,but I never stated "Decat Pipe" as I didn't think that point was vital!

Also they confirmed TVRCC track day cover for the June 19th (Afternoon session for me) at Blyton.

[StarmistBlue400]

Im with Mannings and nothing changed when I told them

[Andav469]

StarmistBlue400 said:

Im with Mannings and nothing changed when I told them

Exactly my experience too