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Swithable/adjustable silencers

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Hi All,

This may have been asked if so i apologise.

I am looking to make my exhaust either adjustable or switchable in noise/tone.

I want the noise and rumble normally but i know there will be times when a straight through system wont cut it so want to be able to "tone it down" volume wise if need be.

Anyone know of a clip on silencer that can go on the tail pipe as i think this would be the easiest option. If not any suggestions?


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richb77 wrote:Hi All,

This may have been asked if so i apologise.

I am looking to make my exhaust either adjustable or switchable in noise/tone.

I want the noise and rumble normally but i know there will be times when a straight through system wont cut it so want to be able to "tone it down" volume wise if need be.

Anyone know of a clip on silencer that can go on the tail pipe as i think this would be the easiest option. If not any suggestions?
Hi mate, have a look at this http://www.quicktimeperformance.com/QTEC/index.php , it allows you to switch between a silenced or straight through system. I've never actually used one, but apparently they are popular in the states.
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And supertrapp do an "adjustable" silencer
http://www.supertrapp.com/
So thats where it went !
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Most new performance cars have an exhaust with by-pass valve. You should be able to modify one i'd have thought?

Even the MG ZR160 had one.

Uses a vacum connection so the valve opens/re-directs when you boot it.
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SuperV8 wrote:Most new performance cars have an exhaust with by-pass valve. You should be able to modify one i'd have thought?

Even the MG ZR160 had one.

Uses a vacum connection so the valve opens/re-directs when you boot it.
That system seemed to be peculiar to the 1.8VVC K Series engine, it opened up an extra tailpipe under load :roll: ! I had a 2.5 24V V6 MG :oops: , it had variable valve timing, variable length inlet tract, but a conventional exhaust.
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Hello Ric,

Read my todays post here for the solution to your problem

http://www.v8forum.co.uk/forum/viewtopi ... cbb51389b4

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Post by richb77 »

Top answers guys.

I used to be into Hotrodding as a kid an i remember the supertrapp ones but for the love of god couldnt think what it was :)

Cheers for the replies. Will keep the mrs happy when she is a passenger :)
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