Topic: exhaust suppliers? (Read 4164 times)

shyboy · « **on:** 14 May 2015, 10:38:54 »

What is the current favourite source of 3.2 facelift saloon exhaust components, please? I think I read that OEM parts have diminished in quality.
Many thanks.

SMD · « **Reply #1 on:** 14 May 2015, 11:21:56 »

ETS from ebay vs Stainless steel for the life of the car

Current crop of GM system is not as good as the original twin walled clamshell as you already know however it's still better than a lot of pattern exhausts. But for the money it's not worth shyte and I'd be looking at stainless steel personally

tunnie · « **Reply #2 on:** 14 May 2015, 12:02:13 »

As SMD says, although I think stainless would be too loud. I went ETS and quite happy overall for the price. It appears to be lasting very well

shyboy · « **Reply #3 on:** 14 May 2015, 14:29:32 »

Many thanks for that. I think stainless might be a bit OTT for me.

Marks DTM Calib · « **Reply #4 on:** 14 May 2015, 15:13:25 »

Hi Shyboy, long time no see!

ETC is my preferred option at the moment as the quality is very good, centres are available as the clam shell design, they generally fit well, delivery is pretty quick and the price very reasonable.

The only issue will be the fitting kits are a bit naff but the only parts you usually need are the bolt for centre to front pipe joints.

shyboy · « **Reply #5 on:** 14 May 2015, 21:48:36 »

Hi Mark. It has been a long time since I could spend as much time as I would like on Omega matters, but I have been watching the Forum with great interest.
Thanks for your comments. Just got to get the energy to get under the damn thing again.
Kind regards,
Bill.

chrisgixer · « **Reply #6 on:** 15 May 2015, 13:54:46 »

Ets/Eternal from eBay(sigh).

Yet to see a Stainless one that I would actually fit to my car. Loud, droning, and restrictive as they all seem to feel flat on power. Usually as the centre section if 2 into 1, rather than two straight through which I guess is expensive. But whatever the reason, Ets every time for me. ....although I don't need the end silencer as the Irmscher bumper dictates an Irmscher back box.

TheBoy · « **Reply #7 on:** 15 May 2015, 18:48:49 »

Either ETS or External here - one of each on my 2 Omegas. Better quality than what exhaust places fit, and good price. Both have rather poor "fitting kits", so be prepare to outlay another few quid at your local store for clamps and rubbers if needed.

TheBoy · « **Reply #8 on:** 15 May 2015, 18:49:19 »

And I too have yet to see a stainless I could tolerate.

chrisgixer · « **Reply #9 on:** 15 May 2015, 19:17:30 »

Although, thinking back on old posts, the jeta system would be worth a look, as Yz250 has. It's no good for me as the diameter won't marry up to the Irmscher stuff, but it's a nice system and not at all loud, just nice.

Not cheap though.

SMD · « **Reply #10 on:** 15 May 2015, 19:44:18 »

Its Jetex BTW and the price is £530.

If the cost was reasonable, the massive 80mm twin tailpipes would still put me off from buying one.

Longlife exhausts can replicate the OE system (with two centre sections) and the cost is £300-£350, a few members have them. Mr Hagon (an ex member now) said the noise, whilst louder than twin wall GM (no surprise there) it was tolerable.

Tony H · « **Reply #11 on:** 15 May 2015, 19:47:31 »

Hi Fella long time no hear I hope things are good with you are you still in Southport
Regards
Tony

chrisgixer · « **Reply #12 on:** 15 May 2015, 20:05:20 »

Nope. Seen a few long life and power flow, and I wouldn't.... Well, as said really. Poorly fixed, poorly lined up, random odd bends and more importantly, loud and absolutely key... Flat. Flat as a witches tit.

Having said that, yet to drive one with a true twin pipe system. ...actually thats a lie, I have one in the garage. Came off the mv6. It's oppsing rubbish.

It's mated to an Irmscher twin sides back box so no good to anyone without the bumper.

chrisgixer · « **Reply #13 on:** 15 May 2015, 20:09:26 »

Oh, and absolutely ALL of the stainless hand made ones have clamps cut off the cats. So if you want to go back to a normal system, you can't, without fitting new cats. A truly shocking carry on IMO. A way of tieing customers in, and means you can't sell it as the likelyhood of the cuts being in the right place are about a million to one.

shyboy · « **Reply #14 on:** 15 May 2015, 20:43:48 »

Thanks for all the info. gentlemen. It's always a great help to get expert opinion on things about which I know very little.

Hi Tony. I'm pretty good for someone with 250000 on the clock. Still in Southport, still got two Omegas, and still creak each time I bend to look underneath.
Hope you're well. Best way to find out is to call in at Redgate and buy one of your pies, which I might do sometime soon.
Regards,
Bill.

SMD · « **Reply #15 on:** 15 May 2015, 21:20:21 »

Quote from: chrisgixer on 15 May 2015, 20:09:26

Oh, and absolutely ALL of the stainless hand made ones have clamps cut off the cats. So if you want to go back to a normal system, you can't, without fitting new cats. A truly shocking carry on IMO. A way of tieing customers in, and means you can't sell it as the likelyhood of the cuts being in the right place are about a million to one.

I may be wrong but it doesn't look like the clamps were cut off this one and it is a two pipe system. http://oldsite.omegaowners.com//forum/YaBB.pl?num=1301696512

Would I have one? Probably not. But then I don't like the look of short Eternal/ETS exhaust tips and trims look chavvy. Is there a happy medium?

chrisgixer · « **Reply #16 on:** 15 May 2015, 21:32:57 »

Aftermarket back box? if not too chavy as you rightly say.

05omegav6 · « **Reply #17 on:** 16 May 2015, 03:09:03 »

Irmscher have stock... If your wallet allows

Might invest in one for the white one as the cheapy one currently fitted looks a bit, er, mincy $:-\$

SMD · « **Reply #18 on:** 16 May 2015, 06:14:20 »

Problem with irmscher backbox is if not used with irmscher bumper then tailpipes stick out too far! Otherwise I do like the double D box. What's the retail and best place to get one?

05omegav6 · « **Reply #19 on:** 16 May 2015, 07:10:41 »

Irmscher.de and about €600... Irmscher.com/uk is same figure but £ not € $:-\$

SMD · « **Reply #20 on:** 16 May 2015, 11:02:28 »

Just for the backbox?

chrisgixer · « **Reply #21 on:** 16 May 2015, 11:51:42 »

They come up on eBay or eBay.de used and quite often in reasonable nic.

fcc-pt · « **Reply #22 on:** 16 May 2015, 12:07:04 »

ETS from ebay, great build, great delivery, cheap! And it fits just fine!

05omegav6 · « **Reply #23 on:** 16 May 2015, 14:20:24 »

Quote from: SMD on 16 May 2015, 11:02:28

Just for the backbox?

Well... you did ask

SMD · « **Reply #24 on:** 16 May 2015, 14:29:06 »

Yes but £600! I had to be sure. You can get a full system for less!

What so special about this Irmscher stuff?

05omegav6 · « **Reply #25 on:** 16 May 2015, 14:59:23 »

It looks good, fits perfectly and lasts well

Clearly the fits perfectly part doesn't really apply to the side skirts

But, the saloon one currently available is diesel only, and the petrol estate one is currently only the split exit one...

Had seen them listed on the Irmscher site in passing, but looking closely choice of application isn't great $:-\$

pauls · « **Reply #26 on:** 16 May 2015, 15:34:38 »

Quote from: Taxi Al on 16 May 2015, 14:59:23

It looks good, fits perfectly and lasts well

Question... Could we not just contact remus and ask for them to make us a couple

SMD · « **Reply #27 on:** 16 May 2015, 16:14:09 »

What's the remus box like? When I searched irmscher here remus came up a few times.

pauls · « **Reply #28 on:** 16 May 2015, 16:26:24 »

Quote from: SMD on 16 May 2015, 16:14:09

What's the remus box like? When I searched irmscher here remus came up a few times.

Not sure of the technical partnership between remus and irmscher but on my irmscher back box it has remus stamped on it. So I would say remus built them under licence for remus.

shyboy · « **Reply #29 on:** 18 May 2015, 10:54:08 »

Thanks for all the info.
I'm not able to get under the car to check at the moment, so could someone confirm that the centre sections I need are Part nos. 1162 and 1163 on the ETS shop site.
Many thanks.

biggriffin · « **Reply #30 on:** 18 May 2015, 20:22:59 »

Quote from: shyboy on 18 May 2015, 10:54:08

Thanks for all the info.
I'm not able to get under the car to check at the moment, so could someone confirm that the centre sections I need are Part nos. 1162 and 1163 on the ETS shop site.
Many thanks.

For the price and ease of fitting, buy the complete system, front to back.

chrisgixer · « **Reply #31 on:** 18 May 2015, 20:42:40 »

...cat back.

shyboy · « **Reply #32 on:** 18 May 2015, 20:48:44 »

Quite right BG! Thanks.
So cat back means two centre sections and back box, yes? You're dealing with an idiot here, guys.

chrisgixer · « **Reply #33 on:** 18 May 2015, 20:50:16 »

Yes.

Sorry. Forgot smiley

ted_one · « **Reply #34 on:** 18 May 2015, 20:51:39 »

Just ordered a complete system from them,less than £100 as opposed to VX at a touch over £500 oooer!!

shyboy · « **Reply #35 on:** 18 May 2015, 20:54:39 »

Thanks all.

Just followed Nitro's lead and ordered.
Thanks again.

amba · « **Reply #36 on:** 21 May 2015, 16:12:24 »

Anybody got the link to either ETS or Eternal as need to order up both mid sections and having difficulty locating either via ebay or google.

Assume the 3.0 is the choice for a 3.2...and are they cylindrical or clam shape silencers.

Thanks guys

Marks DTM Calib · « **Reply #37 on:** 21 May 2015, 16:27:01 »

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-OMEGA-B-2-5-3-0-94-01-Exhaust-Central-Silencer-/160468399025?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item255ca973b1

and

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-OMEGA-B-2-5-3-0-94-01-Exhaust-Central-Silencer-/150480036622?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item23094f230e

amba · « **Reply #38 on:** 21 May 2015, 16:43:33 »

Thanks Mark.

Which is the better option ,if any ?

Marks DTM Calib · « **Reply #39 on:** 21 May 2015, 16:44:46 »

I much prefer the clam shell type

Diamond Black Geezer · « **Reply #40 on:** 21 May 2015, 16:46:58 »

I'm running ETS clamshell type exhaust and very happy with. Gives a nice note, though that's compared with ,y previous car, a 2.5 TD with a blowing exhaust

... still think it sounds good. Damn good price, that, too.

amba · « **Reply #41 on:** 21 May 2015, 16:50:33 »

Will give them a call in the morning as need to order both sides and they might adjust the postage abit for the 2 sections

,also listing doesnt identify left/right sides too well

tunnie · « **Reply #42 on:** 21 May 2015, 17:04:01 »

Quote from: amba on 21 May 2015, 16:50:33

Will give them a call in the morning as need to order both sides and they might adjust the postage abit for the 2 sections ,also listing doesnt identify left/right sides too well

Could be better in the description, but the image does show left and right, as per Mark's links

amba · « **Reply #43 on:** 21 May 2015, 20:11:45 »

Both sides ordered and for the saving might even be tempted to pay somebody to fit them save me getting dirty and messing about under the car with jacks/stands and no doubt drill

Thanks for links and info guys

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