d3 v8 exhaust

[markd2]

hi all

enquiring if anyone has removed 1 of the centre mufflers for a better sound on a d3 v8 seems like its got to many mufflers /cats on it don't sound much like a v8 any thoughts
cheers mark

[Neil P]

V8's that sound like V8's , are for Bogans . Lift your act
and leave it alone ;)

[400HPONGAS]

Yeah , but NOISE equals POWER !!! more noise must mean more power !!!

[DiscoWeb]

V8's that sound like V8's , are for Bogans . Lift your act
and leave it alone ;)

I drive a V6 diesel so do not think of myself as a "Bogan", but I do often open the window when I see a nice V8 driven by a Bogan so I can listen to the rumble.

Sometimes I wish I was a CUB (Cashed Up Bogan) especially when I hear one of those Merc C63 AMG's at full noise.

I say take one out and see how it sounds !!!.

George

[TerryO]

I'd love to hear what a 4.4 litre V8 D3 with a louder exhaust sounds like at full noise... If that makes me a bogan then so be it.

My manual chipped V8 D1 fitted with extractors and a full system at full throttle gives me goosebumps.

cheers,
Terry

[markd2]

thanks guys
us bogans just love the sound of a great v8 whats the point of having one if you can't hear it anyway don't want to go over the top with noise just a nice burble from it, my first d1 v8 had a drone as it went along sounded great but it annoyed after a while got under the d3 this morning geez that 2nd muffler is a big mother ugly thing wonder what it wound sound like with it removed. Any thoughts or has someone done it.
Bogan forever
cheers mark

[ozscott]

It would be hard mate because alloy V8's typically put out a lot of noise...I think you would be up for a lot of (expensive) experimentation to achieve the right balance.

Cheers

[TerryO]

Chances are few if anyone has done this yet I'd guess. Why not just go into a couple of your local exhaust shops and ask them for recommendations?

They would know what sounds good and what doesn't.

cheers,
Terry

[njz]

LR3 on youtube gives you an idea what it might sound like.

‪MagnaFlow Exhaust 06 Land Rover LR3 HSE - Part1‬‏ - YouTube (http://youtu.be/G2iEodxoSiI)

[DiscoWeb]

Any thoughts or has someone done it.
Bogan forever
cheers mark

You could also post the question on the Disco3.CO.UK site as it is more likely some wealthy soccer hooligan has tricked up his V8 with 22 in rims and straight through exhaust !!

George

[Hoges]

The "real" throbbing V8 sound so beloved of rev heads is also very much determined by the firing order. Can't recall the sequence but I know that years ago when I traded my ageing 5.0L V8 Commodore (which came standard off the production line with stainless steel extractor-type headers!!! ) for the LS1 version I was very disappointed that in 2nd gear and the window down it was a very different sound... then I discovered that for smoothness etc GM had changed the firing sequence. I suspect the later V8s on LR have gone the same way...they make a noise...but not THE noise...

[roverfan]

How did the op go with this, next time I'm at my mates shop I was thinking of throwing it on the hoist chopping off the rear muffler and seeing how it sounds.

Worst case 10 minutes of work to chop it then weld it back on if it sounds crap.

[Pedro_The_Swift]

Worst case 10 minutes of work to chop it then weld it back on if it sounds crap.

sound advice, , , ,:p

[sheerluck]

sound advice, , , ,:p

Pun intended Pedro?:D

[Pedro_The_Swift]

yes and no:D

it is a simple change, and repair if not right,

If my D2's are any indication there should be a nice weight saving too:cool:

[BigJon]

The "real" throbbing V8 sound so beloved of rev heads is also very much determined by the firing order. Can't recall the sequence but I know that years ago when I traded my ageing 5.0L V8 Commodore (which came standard off the production line with stainless steel extractor-type headers!!! ) for the LS1 version I was very disappointed that in 2nd gear and the window down it was a very different sound... then I discovered that for smoothness etc GM had changed the firing sequence. I suspect the later V8s on LR have gone the same way...they make a noise...but not THE noise...

I have always said that if a Holden V8 sounds like it is missfiring, then it is probably running well! :D I love my Holden V8s.

[markd2]

hi guys just an update on the exhaust took it to a lot of exhaust places and most had no idea one guy though had a d3 tdv6 and said to remove the 2nd muffler (the one that looks like a 50 litre fuel tank ) so what the hell we could always put it back. Well what a difference as soon as it came off the hoist and reversed out of the workshop it sounded great ,no difference at idle nice and quiet but once given a bit of force on the throttle it gives a nice burbling sound not noisy in the inside , just love to have the windows down and listen to that V8 . am very pleased and total cost was $200.00 that is with some chrome drop extentions on the ends .
cheers mark

[Pedro_The_Swift]

Thats great news:cool::cool:

[roverfan]

Thanks for the update mark, I spent the last few days at the shop with intentions of doing the disco exhaust but got caught up doing the exhaust on the race car and ran out of time as the wife was screaming at me to come back home.

[Stuart02]

hi guys just an update on the exhaust took it to a lot of exhaust places and most had no idea one guy though had a d3 tdv6 and said to remove the 2nd muffler (the one that looks like a 50 litre fuel tank ) so what the hell we could always put it back. Well what a difference as soon as it came off the hoist and reversed out of the workshop it sounded great ,no difference at idle nice and quiet but once given a bit of force on the throttle it gives a nice burbling sound not noisy in the inside , just love to have the windows down and listen to that V8 . am very pleased and total cost was $200.00 that is with some chrome drop extentions on the ends .
cheers mark

So do you have room for a sub-fuel tank under there now as a bonus?!

[Garry]

I must be one of them bogans then

I had my "50L Fuel Tank" removed after my mate rolled up with his V8 Range Rover which had had the same muffler removed

It is quite noisy but not offensive, it sounds great in the low gears

I will try and upload a sound / video file so you all can hear

Garry

[baldivistribe]

Hi all has anyone played with the exhausts on the v6 diesels,
steve

[Mikes defender]

Magna flow make a kit for Disco 3 or LR 3. See the link below.. Not sure what shipping to aus would cost tho! might even be good for an extra HP and Economy!


Magnaflow 16895 Magnaflow Performance Truck Cat-Back Exhaust Systems (http://www.jegs.com/i/Magnaflow/642/16895/10002/-1)

[meggsie]

Hi All,
I removed the centre 'banjo case' muffler about 2 years agao and put in a crossover straight through...and loved it ever since. Small rumble with normal driving, but a great growl when you open it up. The 4.4ltr is a sweet motor (and doesn't leak oil!)
Its a 2005 D3 SE V8. Done 135,000km and not missed a beat.

[markd2]

no stu
unfortunately the 2 exhaust pipes are in the way
cheers mark

[markd2]

hi meggsie
yes your absolutely right the 4.4 V8 is a lovely engine and i find the fuel economy not as bad as some might think on a resent trip from Sydney to Morton Island (qld) towing my camper trailer (Jayco Flemingo) returned figures of 14.9 l/10kms going up and 16.5 coming back and a round trip combined (including on the island. big fuel sucker) of 17.2 l/100kms
Why more people don't buy them is strange they are cheaper than a diesel i picked my 05 HSE V8 up from southern classic land rover in Wollongong For $35000.00 with only 125000 ks a 3 year extended warranty and fixed price servicing for 3 years at $260.00 per service it is in excellent condition has full land rover service history you can't go wrong for the price. and now it sounds great too.
cheers mark