Notice: We request that you don't just set up a new account at this time if you are a previous user.
If you used to be one of our moderators, please feel free to reach out to Chris via the facebook Outerlimits4x4 group and he will get you set back up with access should he need you.
Recovery:If you cannot access your old email address and don't remember your password, please click here to log a change of email address so you can do a password reset.

3" Exhaust but what Muffler?

Tech Talk for Nissan owners.

Moderators: toaddog, V8Patrol

Forum rules
Post Reply
Posts: 43
Joined: Sat May 28, 2005 3:33 pm
Location: Townsville QLD

3" Exhaust but what Muffler?

Post by Dicko1980 »

Hi guys,

I'm running a DTS kit on my TD42 Coilcab and am in the process of fitting a 3" Mandrel Bent System soon from the existing 3" dump pipe back, what I want to know is what muffler should I fit to the system, keep the supplied one in the kit or scrap it for a hotdog type?

Thanks
dicko1980
Dicko1980
Top
Posts: 45681
Joined: Wed Nov 27, 2002 10:13 am

Re: 3" Exhaust but what Muffler?

Post by bogged »

no muffler required at all :)
Top
Posts: 1258
Joined: Wed Mar 21, 2007 7:49 pm
Location: Mornington/ Victoria

Contact:
Contact PGS 4WD

Post by PGS 4WD »

Depends if you want leagle or not, the DTS system uses a straight through muffler and is "just" leagle. No muffler won't meet noise emissions, if that bothers you or not??

Joel
-Pre trip inspections/ servicing
-Suspension/ custom modifications
-4wd Dyno & tuning
-Qualified mechanics
Top
Posts: 43
Joined: Sat May 28, 2005 3:33 pm
Location: Townsville QLD

Post by Dicko1980 »

I'm not too worried about the legality of it all but I don't want to listen to a constant drone on the highway as I travel between WA to QLD at least once a year. A little noise won't be an issue as it will improbably offset the noise from the new tyres going on.

Cheers
dicko
Dicko1980
Top
Posts: 45681
Joined: Wed Nov 27, 2002 10:13 am

Post by bogged »

Dicko1980 wrote:I'm not too worried about the legality of it all but I don't want to listen to a constant drone on the highway as I travel between WA to QLD at least once a year. A little noise won't be an issue as it will improbably offset the noise from the new tyres going on.

Cheers
dicko
my GQ had no muffler, and straight thru system with Denco turbo, droning was not an issue.

Try it with the stock system with the supplied gear, see what you think...
Top
Posts: 412
Joined: Fri Jul 14, 2006 6:03 pm
Location: brisbane

Re: 3" Exhaust but what Muffler?

Post by rvh96 »

bogged wrote:no muffler required at all :)
x2
'05 GU Patrol coil cab ST
6" lift
Tough dogs
Snake Racing drop arms
3rds Rear Arms
Twin ARB air lockers
37" trepadors
ARB bullbar
WARN winch
High flow turbo
3" mandrel bent exhaust
Top
Posts: 693
Joined: Sun Sep 26, 2004 2:37 pm
Location: Rochedale South - Brisbane

Re: 3" Exhaust but what Muffler?

Post by benhl »

rvh96 wrote:
bogged wrote:no muffler required at all :)
x2
x 3
GU 4.2 TD Garrett BB Hi-flow, M8274 + Bells & Whistles with plenty of fruit still on the list!
[b][color=red]\ m / ( > . < ) \ m /[/color][/b]
Top
Posts: 1781
Joined: Mon May 17, 2004 10:01 pm
Location: Geelong

Re: 3" Exhaust but what Muffler?

Post by beretta »

benhl wrote:
rvh96 wrote:
bogged wrote:no muffler required at all :)
x2
x 3
x4
Top
Posts: 43
Joined: Sat May 28, 2005 3:33 pm
Location: Townsville QLD

Post by Dicko1980 »

I'm a boilermaker/pipefitter by trade do you reckon I should knock one up myself using madrel bends and lenghs of exhaust pipe. Does it need to be any specific Length?
Dicko1980
Top
Posts: 1308
Joined: Tue Sep 23, 2003 10:17 pm
Location: BADFABING

Re: 3" Exhaust but what Muffler?

Post by turbo gu »

beretta wrote:
benhl wrote:
rvh96 wrote:
bogged wrote:no muffler required at all :)
x2
x 3
x4
this 5 votes for no muffler! they sound sweet and no cabin noise
GU 42td wagon for touring
GU ute for the fun stuff
http://www.allterrain4wd.org.au/
Top
Posts: 1949
Joined: Wed Oct 23, 2002 7:44 am
Location: Melbourne, Australia

Post by MKPatrolGuy »

I have a muffler on Mav Wagon with a DTS turbo. Originally had just straight through 3" with no mufflers but it was way too loud and had a loud drone at part throttle, under load. I think most of the drone was from the exhaust noise echoing around the back of the cabin, so may be OK on a ute.

Try it without a muffler and see what you think, you can always fit a muffler later on.

Dave
[size=100][url=http://www.vickrawlers.com/]VicKrawlers.com[/url]
[url=http://www.drfwdc.org.au/]Dandenong Ranges 4wd Club[/url][/size]
Top
Posts: 131
Joined: Fri Nov 07, 2003 11:59 am
Location: Fraser Coast Qld

Contact:
Contact Tailspin

Re: 3" Exhaust but what Muffler?

Post by Tailspin »

turbo gu wrote:
beretta wrote:
benhl wrote:
rvh96 wrote:
bogged wrote:no muffler required at all :)
x2
x 3
x4
this 5 votes for no muffler! they sound sweet and no cabin noise
x6
Fraser Island tour bus drivers suck!!

www.waterfrontrestaurant.info
www.frasercoast4wdclub.com
www.coastal4x4.com.au
1988 GQ 4.2TD, 2002 GU 3.0TD Wagon, 1987 HJ75 Ute.
Top
Posts: 43
Joined: Sat May 28, 2005 3:33 pm
Location: Townsville QLD

Post by Dicko1980 »

No Muffler it is then :cool:
Dicko1980
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Nissan”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 44 guests