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Swithable/adjustable silencers
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2010 3:24 pm
by richb77
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?
Re: Swithable/adjustable silencers
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2010 3:34 pm
by V8Smudge
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.
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2010 7:16 pm
by JSF55
And supertrapp do an "adjustable" silencer
http://www.supertrapp.com/
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2010 7:29 pm
by SuperV8
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.
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2010 9:04 pm
by V8Smudge
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
! I had a 2.5 24V V6 MG
, it had variable valve timing, variable length inlet tract, but a conventional exhaust.
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2010 11:06 pm
by ramon alban
Hello Ric,
Read my todays post here for the solution to your problem
http://www.v8forum.co.uk/forum/viewtopi ... cbb51389b4
Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2010 11:27 am
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