A STUPID exhaust related question

[alexturner]

I have a very important question. It's one that makes me sound like the typical teen that I am...

I would like to modify my exhaust system so it is similar to that of a truck. No real functionality reasons, but I think it'd look so damn awesome.

See Picture:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/06/1223.jpg
How should I go about doing this?

Alex

[digger]

First , go and have a bex and a good lay down!!

If the feeling hasn't passed then...

secondly I'd be careful about re routing your exhaust due to the possibility of being defected etc... check with your Veh standards section in your state...
also wont this likely introduce noise and heat into the vehicle?


(PS Do you think your neighbours will like this idea? :) )

[alexturner]

First , go and have a bex and a good lay down!!

If the feeling hasn't passed then...

secondly I'd be careful about re routing your exhaust due to the possibility of being defected etc... check with your Veh standards section in your state...
also wont this likely introduce noise and heat into the vehicle?


(PS Do you think your neighbours will like this idea? :) )

Im in bed at the moment - and my neighbours are all really decent people who love my truck :P

Heat is good, because the car is always cold. Noise? It's a Defender man.

Alex

[Blknight.aus]

surprisingly simply, route the exhaust as per a series/perentie/isuzu county and then where the exhaust normally turns back down after passing over the suspension spring mount turn left through a hole in the body then go up.

It wont enter the cabin space as its exiting under the sponsons.

[scott oz]

My understanding is that in NSW the exhaust must exit something like 6" after the last side exit.

The exhaust bloke I spoke to said I could cut a hole in the site just behind the "open" point on the side window and exit the exhaust there. I believe this is what Blknight is saying?

I didn't see much point in it though it would remove all mufflers in my system.

[CraigE]

From what I understand, side pipes and truck pipes are legal again now. How I dont know why, as hot exhaust on the side is a risk. Best to double check with your state RTA. I found this out for WA last year when looking at restoring my Torana, that I could infact have a side exhaust like the A9X's.
Benefit of a truck pipe, if sealed well on water crossings if you stall water will not flow back up the tail pipe. Have seen it on heaps of utes but not on a wagon for some time. Last one I saw was an old Troopy.

[VladTepes]

Mmm cluds of diesel smoke up higher so it goes over the neighbours fence - you'll be popular.

[JamesH]

I think you're insane, but you can be old and boring like me in thirty years time. Until then - go for it! Hope the legislation allows it. Young Defender drivers are the best. It took me far too long to realise I loved Landies.

[slug_burner]

I have seen it on Coaster buses, they run it up the back and use a heat shield to stop burning anyone as they can't touch the hot pipe.

And yes ADRs require the exhaust to exit the pipe behind the side opening windows.

I have an 80" where the exhaust pipe finishes just behind the pax door, I think I will get it routed to the back of the vehicle before I try to register it.

[dullbird]

James he already is old and boring if I remember right he was supposed to be coming on the last weekends trip and pulled out :p

[alexturner]

No way. Young and vibrant 110 owner right here. We had packed up and were all ready for The trip though my grandma passed late saturday evening :(

I believe there is a trip this Sunday? Can't wait to go for a drive with some real landy lovers.

Alex

[Jordy]

Truck exahust is a good idea, also keen for the trip this weekend


:twobeers:

[clubagreenie]

Has to be X.mm behind the last side opening on the vehicle so the pic version is out. I've seen a series with it up the back. The exhaust that is.

[tangus89]

http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/277/img0930h.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/219/img0930h.jpg/)

too bad this would be illegal here. works in africa tho

[clubagreenie]

There are several things that both scare and confuse me about that pic. The exhaust is just one of them.

Why does the winch cable come out of the chassis?
Why has the firewall been extended and the windscreen raised?
The abundance of PVC.
What does the rest of it look like? (my main concern)

[isuzurover]

There are several things that both scare and confuse me about that pic. The exhaust is just one of them.

Why does the winch cable come out of the chassis?
Why has the firewall been extended and the windscreen raised?
The abundance of PVC.
What does the rest of it look like? (my main concern)

Centre mounted winch.
More cabin room???
The pics I have seen of it it looked well built (despite the PVC).

[tangus89]

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/series-3/114963-heavily-modified-overland-series.html

i think the pvc was a snorkel arrangement, there is the rest of it lying behind the hi-lift.

[clubagreenie]

Whats with the springs/front hangers? Looks like the front hangers are pivoting and the springs are a lot narrower?

[isuzutoo-eh]

Whats with the springs/front hangers? Looks like the front hangers are pivoting and the springs are a lot narrower?

its on portals, so the spring alterations are probably to get them to fit

[Camper]

I think you're insane, but you can be old and boring like me in thirty years time. Until then - go for it! Hope the legislation allows it. Young Defender drivers are the best. It took me far too long to realise I loved Landies.
Yes I know the feeling, way to long to put the but in a Landy.
Still sad memories of the broken axles in the SI and SII's we enjoyed the companu of on club days.

Side high exhaust looks col and functional. If legal, why not?

[Jordy]

What metal do reckon i should use to build it?

I'd need something that would withstand the heat obviously..

Where should i go shopping?

Cheers

[twr7cx]

Seen this done to plent of HZ/WB etc. flat tray utes.

Do consider that the right angle bend will actually be a restriction in your exhaust system.

The truck style upright pipes/cans are available easy enough from truck part shops. A decent exhaust place should be able to find you one.