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[Sam Burton]

Hi guys

I've finally brought my 2.6 but the exhaust is shot,

It currently has a single exit exhaust can a 3.0/3.2 exhaust system with a twin exit bolt straight on?

Sam

[RobG]

Yep, though a 3.0 backbox may need the tails extending with trims due to the deeper F/L bumper

[TheBoy]

Yes, the v6 exhausts are all the same for given body type (saloon or estate), with genuine GM ones being a shade longer for FL.

Pattern ones all tend to be shorter, ie for PFL, hence the trims that RobG mentions.

I use Eternal on mine (about £100 delivered for all 3 sections. ETS are slightly cheaper and equivilent quality. These are far superior in construction and lack of drone noise than the shite like Timax Bosal that fast fit use.

The fitting kits are poor, though, so don't pay extra (sometimes lobbed in for free), get these bits if needed from a local factors.

Oh, and soak the mid section to cat section bolts in plusgas overnight - they are a sod to drill out and retap if you shear a bolt...

[Andy B]

Yes, the v6 exhausts are all the same for given body type (saloon or estate), with genuine GM ones being a shade longer for FL.

Pattern ones all tend to be shorter, ie for PFL, hence the trims that RobG mentions. ......

The (8/9yr old) Jettex on my PFL is a little on the long side for my car, presumably intended for a facelift saloon

[TheBoy]

Yes, the v6 exhausts are all the same for given body type (saloon or estate), with genuine GM ones being a shade longer for FL.

Pattern ones all tend to be shorter, ie for PFL, hence the trims that RobG mentions. ......

The (8/9yr old) Jettex on my PFL is a little on the long side for my car, presumably intended for a facelift saloon

Ah, yes, I was referring to cheapo patterns, not chavboy exhausts

[Andy B]

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Ah, yes, I was referring to cheapo patterns, not chavboy exhausts

I've always said the same ...... the ends are too Max Power for me, but short of cutting & rewelding ....... 

[TheBoy]

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Ah, yes, I was referring to cheapo patterns, not chavboy exhausts

I've always said the same ...... the ends are too Max Power for me, but short of cutting & rewelding ....... 

Its where its at, init?

[Andy B]

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Ah, yes, I was referring to cheapo patterns, not chavboy exhausts

I've always said the same ...... the ends are too Max Power for me, but short of cutting & rewelding ....... 

Its where its at, init?

 

[GastronomicKleptomaniac]

I fitted an Eternalcar one to mine, ended up with a ten quid trim because they didn't have a twin exit backbox in stock and I needed the exhaust right the flip right now... Highly recommended, excellent quality and quick delivery IME.