V8V 4.3 Exhaust Muffler

[BlackV8]

Does anybody out there has some experience with an R-Tune exhaust muffler on a V8V ?
www.r-tune.com
Thank you

[bogie]

It says pre-order? that would lead you to believe they are not in production yet ? so just the beta testers have them

Anyway, it looks nicely made, if you really want a straight through exhaust when valves are open.

Larini already do a valved sports exhaust for a few hundred quid less, I guess the difference is sound...and the delivery time

https://www.larinisystems.com/collection/aston-mar...

[divetheworld]

I dont get it. Well over a grand to get a couple of db's extra sound? When the valves are open, there would be no material difference to the gas flow.

[BlackV8]

Thanks Bogie, the Larini is well known
@divetheworld, just curious because I have never heard from this exhaust on a V8V.
Thank you

[leerandle]

I can recommend the Tubi after market rear exhaust/muffler.

I managed to hold of one second hand to try and it sounds awesome.

I paired it with some 200 cell cats and now I think i've got the best car exhaust sound track (But not optimised from a performance point of view)

Ideally I'd like to get a proper 'upgrade' which includes, cats, ECU map and Airboxes, but cant justify right now whilst I have other mechanical work that is needed.

[divetheworld]

I get the point of nice high flow headers with metallic high flow cats. A definite performance increase.
Mods to only make an Aston loud confuse me. If you like loud, wouldn't it be better to swap not just the exhaust, but body, engine and interior too?
Like, for a Lambo.

[leerandle]

divetheworld said:

I get the point of nice high flow headers with metallic high flow cats. A definite performance increase.
Mods to only make an Aston loud confuse me. If you like loud, wouldn't it be better to swap not just the exhaust, but body, engine and interior too?
Like, for a Lambo.

I suppose on that basis everyone whose removed Fuse 22 should go out and swap their car for a Lambo ??

Its horses for courses, everyones different. I personally think the standard exhaust sound is a little quiet, therefore I've done something about it. If the exhaust sounds on your car suits you, then leave yours as is.

[bogie]

I really liked the sound of the Vantage 4.3 with valves open, it was enough for me. With the remote control fitted you could have the best of both worlds. The 4.7 with its secondary cats is noticeably quieter, even with the valves open. Hence even the factory were offering the "S" with sports exhaust.

So I would say the 4.7 opened up a larger market for exhaust upgrade options on the Vantage. Although im not sure that a UK market of a few thousands cars can support all these companies manufacturing the upgrades, its not like every owner buys one, nor is it a repeat sale each year.

Its a tiny market with 1/2 dozen or more companies offering manifolds/cats/x-pipes and back box options.

Its good to have plenty of choice I guess...

[divetheworld]

leerandle said:

divetheworld said:

I get the point of nice high flow headers with metallic high flow cats. A definite performance increase.
Mods to only make an Aston loud confuse me. If you like loud, wouldn't it be better to swap not just the exhaust, but body, engine and interior too?
Like, for a Lambo.

I suppose on that basis everyone whose removed Fuse 22 should go out and swap their car for a Lambo ??

Its horses for courses, everyones different. I personally think the standard exhaust sound is a little quiet, therefore I've done something about it. If the exhaust sounds on your car suits you, then leave yours as is.

Did your audible increase also come with measurable performance increases too?
If so, then I've described it as worthwhile.