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[TheBoy]

If anything the V6 DBW should create less noise, as its working less...

You do not work a 2.2

[tunnie]

If anything the V6 DBW should create less noise, as its working less...

You do not work a 2.2

At my normal motorway cruise, usually bang on 80mph. The 2.2 is working harder than my 3.2, by about 500 revs, yet it creates less noise, less drone.

Tempted to test it with decibel reader app, see if its just me

[TheBoy]

I would expect more noise from the larger engine.

Although other things can add to it - tyres being key.

[VXL V6]

If anything the V6 DBW should create less noise, as its working less...

You do not work a 2.2

At my normal motorway cruise, usually bang on 80mph. The 2.2 is working harder than my 3.2, by about 500 revs, yet it creates less noise, less drone.

Tempted to test it with decibel reader app, see if its just me

I guess if it's such a problem you'd be best to sell me your 3.2 (as long as you LPG it beforehand!). 

When I had my first 3.2 (With a good condition genuine GM exhaust - It was a long time ago!) I noticed it's a little bit noiser than a lot of cars, but in a good way, it reminded me of driving Rover SD1's years ago.

[Terbs]

Thanks TB,

Small point....is it safe to use the car if needed with plus gas sprayed all over the cat joints

And thanks for the feedback VXL V6

Not worried if its a bit noisy...save me having to listen to swmbo

[TheBoy]

Thanks TB,

Small point....is it safe to use the car if needed with plus gas sprayed all over the cat joints

And thanks for the feedback VXL V6

Not worried if its a bit noisy...save me having to listen to swmbo

Aye, but spray it on when its cool

[Marks DTM Calib]

If anything the V6 DBW should create less noise, as its working less...

You do not work a 2.2

At my normal motorway cruise, usually bang on 80mph. The 2.2 is working harder than my 3.2, by about 500 revs, yet it creates less noise, less drone. Tempted to test it with decibel reader app, see if its just me

Depends how you look at it.

given the same body shape, both will be needing to output the same levels of energy.....its just one is closer to its maxximum power output.

[Marks DTM Calib]

I should add that I have fitted a few of these and no problems, the centre sections are nice quality (I prefer the clam shell design ones), the back box is lesser so but does the job

[kooky_guy]

Hi All,

What was the conclusion about these systems? Were both ebay links the same exhaust?

Is it any good? I urgently need to replace mine as I have an MOT next week and both pipes between the rear and middle boxes have broken following a shunt but I don't want a nasty one! Annoyingly mine is still quite quiet even with these broken pipes but I have to replace it urgently for the MoT. Grr.

Trouble is all the usual garages seem to be fully booked at the moment too so not sure quite what to do about it even if I can get one in time.

[sassanach]

well the exhaust has turned up(looks good) all i need now is a car

[Terbs]

Well, I have ordered one of these exhaust systems for the 2.5....ordered Tuesday, and according to the tracking system, as of last night, it had travelled across Poland and got as far as Neuenstein, Germany. So fingers crossed

[Abiton]

If anything the V6 DBW should create less noise, as its working less...

You do not work a 2.2

At my normal motorway cruise, usually bang on 80mph. The 2.2 is working harder than my 3.2, by about 500 revs, yet it creates less noise, less drone. Tempted to test it with decibel reader app, see if its just me

Depends how you look at it.

given the same body shape, both will be needing to output the same levels of energy.....its just one is closer to its maxximum power output.

In fact, the 3.2 is going to be working harder in absolute terms because of more internal losses (more reciprocating and rotating mass, nearly twice as much cam friction etc.), in order to output the same power.  Any difference in rpm for a given road speed is down to gearing differences, no?

[Kevin Wood]

Well, I have ordered one of these exhaust systems for the 2.5....ordered Tuesday, and according to the tracking system, as of last night, it had travelled across Poland and got as far as Neuenstein, Germany. So fingers crossed

That's a similar path to the one taken by my Eternal exhaust, according to the tracking info. Sadly, one centre section was obviously keen on sightseeing, as it took a week longer than the other one to arrive.

[Andy B]

..... Sadly, one centre section was obviously keen on sightseeing, as it took a week longer than the other one to arrive.

      

[Terbs]

To be precise....it started in Czeladz, then went to Serykow, then on to Neuenstein, where it seems to be taking a breather. I would gather by this that the mode of transport so far is by donkey