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Stainless Steel Exhaust

Post by Titan1995 » Tue Jul 10, 2012 10:19 pm

Having done a top end overhall on my 2.5TD Auto 1995 Bongo. I had noted that the exhaust was looking a bit ropey .

I decided to have a stainless steel system fitted.

So off to Hayes [Middlesex] I went.

The exhaust was custom fit to the vehicle.

I am so pleased with the result.

Please look at the attached pics.

I will forward contact details to the fabricators, should anyone require them.
http://s1161.photobucket.com/albums/q505/Borisbongo/

just cut and paste the above into a browser.


This exhaust has a nationally accepted warrranty....not some fly by night item.

Please let me know what you guys think
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Re: Stainless Steel Exhaust

Post by lazyb5 » Tue Jul 10, 2012 10:27 pm

Lol you chose the same end piece as me
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Re: Stainless Steel Exhaust

Post by Titan1995 » Tue Jul 10, 2012 10:33 pm

Well the twin pipes just look so good...keep wanting to polish them.
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Re: Stainless Steel Exhaust

Post by Simon Jones » Tue Jul 10, 2012 10:38 pm

Very smart looking :D. Don't forget to let the insurance company know as it may be considered as a modification.
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Re: Stainless Steel Exhaust

Post by chipvan » Tue Jul 10, 2012 11:13 pm

looks cool!
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Re: Stainless Steel Exhaust

Post by Northern Bongolow » Wed Jul 11, 2012 4:36 am

how many brackets did they put on the front end please.
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Re: Stainless Steel Exhaust

Post by Titan1995 » Wed Jul 11, 2012 8:37 am

As for brackets they just matched up to the original mounting positions.....all new rubber though.

The front silence was done away with and as such only one silencer required albeit of high quality.

The fitment isall the way from the turbo back.

On a plus note it would appear that I gain a couple of MPH at motorway speeds for the same RPM....indicated 65-68MPH at 2500RPM rose to 70MPH.
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Re: Stainless Steel Exhaust

Post by Simon Jones » Wed Jul 11, 2012 10:46 am

Titan1995 wrote:On a plus note it would appear that I gain a couple of MPH at motorway speeds for the same RPM....indicated 65-68MPH at 2500RPM rose to 70MPH.
Mmmmm :? Only way you'd get an increase in speed for same engine revs is larger circumference road wheels, gearbox / differential ratio change or a slippy clutch/torque convertor no longer slipping.

However, if it feels like it goes better, then that's a bonus :)
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Re: Stainless Steel Exhaust

Post by Titan1995 » Thu Jul 12, 2012 6:01 am

Titan1995 wrote:
On a plus note it would appear that I gain a couple of MPH at motorway speeds for the same RPM....indicated 65-68MPH at 2500RPM rose to 70MPH.


Mmmmm Only way you'd get an increase in speed for same engine revs is larger circumference road wheels, gearbox / differential ratio change or a slippy clutch/torque convertor no longer slipping.

However, if it feels like it goes better, then that's a bonus .

Always a bonus....certainly more torque that is for sure as I had the winter cold start kit on my bongo.
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Re: Stainless Steel Exhaust

Post by Northern Bongolow » Thu Jul 12, 2012 3:03 pm

if its a bonus to you , and you bongo, the way the gen mazdaspeed exhaust is built is to remove the front smaller box and make the rear more direct out. this must make it breathe better. :)
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Re: Stainless Steel Exhaust

Post by M 80NGO » Thu Jul 12, 2012 5:56 pm

Beauuuuuuuuuuuuutiful 8)


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Are they an equal oppertunities employer or do they employ children cos that mechanic doesn't look very tall :P
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Re: Stainless Steel Exhaust

Post by Titan1995 » Thu Jul 12, 2012 9:13 pm

They are my little legs showing there....had to go out on my bike while they fitted the exhaust.
Incidently another guy nearby does headlamp polishing.......take away the cataracts from the headlamps...

Works a treat £30 per side.
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Re: Stainless Steel Exhaust

Post by mikeonb4c » Thu Jul 12, 2012 9:29 pm

Do you find the ss exhaust as quiet as the old one. I could be tempted if it is :-)
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Re: Stainless Steel Exhaust

Post by Titan1995 » Thu Jul 12, 2012 9:33 pm

As for noise...not a lot of difference...something of a boom around 2000rpm...

If you want to hear mine...I can do a video from inside or similar....
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