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Local enough. How expensive is he?
well he does me a good rate n he said hed do the same for my mates like will drop him a message n see what hes gotQuote:
Originally Posted by DasLandRoverMan
Well. After a week or so landscaping, sighting Bojans container, and the last three days fighting fire, I managed to get back into it!! I managed to get into gear at lunch time, and get back to the exhaust manufacture. I've looked at both 3" and 4" pipe. I've settled on 3" as 4" was going to be difficult to route thru the vehicle chassis etc. 3" is also slightly bigger than the turbo's outlet, and I'd previously sourced a large 3" muffler from Gumtree!
I'd originally planned to run the exhaust outlet out in the same position as the original, but this then required a flex link, running the pipe ip the RH side of the engine and box, under, over or around the LT230 to the LH side, then back across to the right and out. This made for a lot of work and left limited room for the future planned fitment of a Hydraulic winch and oil tank. I then remembered how an Iveco truck I had was setup. The exhaust outlet is just in front of the rear RH wheel (still behind the last side access to the vehicle), and the whole system will be affixed to the engine and gearbox, negating the need for rubber mounts and flex joints.
I suspect that unless you can separate the cargo area from the passenger space you will not be able to get away with that on a soft top. Ok on a truck.
Pretty sure that the exhaust has to be behind the last opening window. On a soft top that probably means the exhaust has got to be out the back not the side. Then again not all roadworthy testers know the detail.
From Vicroads:Quote:
Originally Posted by slug_burner
VSI-8
There must be no escape path for exhaust gases other than
the exhaust outlet, and the vehicle must continue to comply
with the noise emission standards applicable to it
VSI-126
The exhaust system of a vehicle must not pass through
the cabin or any passenger area and must be free of leaks.
Condensation drain holes are not leaks.
The exhaust system must be fitted with an effective
silencing device and all exhaust gases must pass
through the device.
All mountings must be secure and the exhaust system
must have adequate clearance between all other parts
of the vehicle and the road.
Unshielded parts of an exhaust system, other than the
outlet, must not protrude beyond the profile of the vehicle
other than on the underside. The outlet must be located
so as to avoid direct entry of gases into the passenger
compartment and must not extend beyond the plan of
the vehicle.
Your probably getting confused with a vehicle over 4.5t GVM, which a 101 isn't.
If you have any verifiable information to the contrary, I'd be very interested in reading it.
ADR 42-1 covers some details re exhaust location and angles of outlet but it does not speak of windows etc. I'll see if I can find something on the outlet vs opening in the vehicle. I see JDNSW makes a similar comment in a thread but does note quote the source.
From SA website italics mine, it is still open for interpretation with the rag top as to where the last widow is.Engine and exhaust modifications - Government of South Australia
Vehicles also must meet the following requirements:
Vehicles may be fitted with extractors provided that any emission control devices which were originally fitted to the original manufacturer's exhaust system, including catalytic converters, are re-connected and operational.
The extractors must not foul any part of the steering, suspension, braking or fuel systems.
Catalytic converters and exhaust sensors that have been replaced are to be positioned in the same exhaust flow location as in the original system.
The exhaust outlet exit must be behind the last door or window opening on the side or rear of the vehicle.
The exhaust outlet must be as close as possible to the outer edge of the vehicle, but not outside or underneath the vehicle.
If the exhaust system is not underneath the vehicle and can come into contact with people, it must be shielded
The exhaust outlet must extend at least 40 mm beyond the furthermost outboard or rearmost joint of the floor pan which is not continuously welded or permanently sealed and which could permit direct access of exhaust gases to the passenger compartment, but not beyond the perimeter of the vehicle when viewed in plan
The exhaust outlet, if to the side of the vehicle, must discharge to the right hand side of the vehicle and downwards at an angle to the horizontal of not less than 15 degrees and not more than 45 degrees.
The exhaust outlet, if to the rear of the vehicle must discharge at not more than 10 degrees above or 45 degrees below the horizontal.
The vehicle must have 100mm ground clearance.
Doesn't look like it would be that convoluted to leave the silencer there and run it pretty much straight back from there, perhaps a little kink around the shock absorber then 90 degrees a d out the back corner over the spring like the standard system, not hugely convoluted, not consuming much space and shouldn't see any problems with the rules either?
i think where it is now would be fine... its a solid sided van as such... probs best asking a tester tbh.
I prefer UK rules... haha