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[Aussie]

Any thoughts on one of these? Seems like an easy way of getting dual pipes I guess?

RANGE ROVER EXHAUST 4.0 4.6 P38 JANSPEED CAT BACK SS726 on eBay (end time 10-Jan-10 14:37:14 GMT) (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RANGE-ROVER-EXHAUST-4-0-4-6-P38-JANSPEED-CAT-BACK-SS726_W0QQitemZ330359528925QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_C arsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item4ceaf65ddd)

[Coasting]

Any thoughts on one of these? Seems like an easy way of getting dual pipes I guess?

RANGE ROVER EXHAUST 4.0 4.6 P38 JANSPEED CAT BACK SS726 on eBay (end time 10-Jan-10 14:37:14 GMT) (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RANGE-ROVER-EXHAUST-4-0-4-6-P38-JANSPEED-CAT-BACK-SS726_W0QQitemZ330359528925QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_C arsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item4ceaf65ddd)

I didn't see anything on overseas shipping only to the UK 20 pounds, they look nice that's for sure I would say good quality, I suppose you could have them shipped out.... at a price ..lol

Regards
Coasting

[PaulP38a]

I reckon you could get it done cheaper locally.

I had a set of dual pipes (cat back) made for my P38A in April 2009 for around $900 by a local exhaust shop in Canberra. I'm sure you could get it done for less if you shop around in Melbourne.

As for the sound?... I even get smiles from hoons in V8 Fords and Holdens at the traffic lights :)

Cheers, Paul.

[Sprint]

twin tips: yes

the note of a proper dual system...... hell no

[Aussie]

I had a set of dual pipes (cat back) made for my P38A


Have you noticed any performance or mileage difference's Paul?

[Junosi]

I'd get it done locally for cheaper personally. My P38 was done earlier this year - cat back in to two twin tips (4 chrome tips at the back coming from 2 pipes - for cosmetics). Cost was about $900 also.

Initially they did it without a balance pipe - meaning each exhaust was isolated from the other, but I was finding it a bit too loud like that, so went back and got a balance pipe fitted and now I find it a much more pleasing tone. Still a lot louder than stock though. My p38 is rechipped with the Tornado chip and the exhaust change gave no noticeable power gain/loss - just a lot more smiles :D

[PaulP38a]

Have you noticed any performance or mileage difference's Paul?

similar experience to Junosi - no noticable improvement in performance or economy.. but gee it sounds nice :D

[p38arover]

I had some work done recently on mine By Bruce Davis. On inspection the rear muffler was found to be rusted so it was removed and replaced by a straight bit of pipe (well, bent to go over the axle! :) ). Nice sound now although a bit noisier. Cost? Bugger all.

[Aussie]

Thanks for the feedback guys, maybe Rons solution is easier :)


My p38 is rechipped with the Tornado chip

Junosi - I've noticed these chips are quite expensive? Are they worth it? Have you noticed any differences?

[Junosi]

I'm afraid I bought it like that - with the Tornado chip recently installed - so couldn't tell you if its made any difference. I haven't owned my P38 all that long, upgraded from my Discovery :)

I can tell you that it does appear to have more torque than other non-chipped P38's I test drove. I think the improved fuel economy might be a myth though, as I'm fairly solidly averaging 20l/100kms, which from what I've read isn't anything to proud of (and I'm not a lead foot!)

So as for value for money of the chip.... I'm dubious but would like to be convinced

[Aussie]

WOW 20l/100kms, that seems quite high, the highest I get is 18L and I drive into the CBD every day. On highway it drops down too around 12L/100k I also find the premium unleaded seems to suit the engine much better. idles smoother and has a little more get up and go.

[Junosi]

Agreed, 20l/100km seems high to me too - 3.9L discovery was on about 18l/100km and I was expecting the P38 to be a bit better from all the stuff I'd read. Not sure whats causing my consumption, a lot of my driving is country miles so I reckon somethings amis. So many things to check its hard to know where to start, guess I'll take it in to a test book and get my codes read for starters.

I've got the original chips (previous owner supplied them) and I'm tempted to put them back in so I've got a reference point

[Aussie]

Whats your Fuel consumption when your on country roads? It should drop considerably, I even see it drop when I am on the east link freeway which isnt a long road. It'll start out around 17ish then after about 10 mins at 100k it drops slowly too about 16 (approx) when I get off at springvale road.

Maybe try putting back the standard chips too see if that makes a difference?

[Junosi]

It gets down to around the 17-18 mark at 100km/h on a decent road, still not very good. City driving its closer to 25. The computer figures are fairly accurate too as they match up pretty closely to the average I manually work out using trip-meter k's and litres consumed at the pump - which has worked out to be about 20l/100km over the last 3000km's. First few tanks were on 98 octane, but having been using 95 since then

I'd like to get my adaptive values reset, wondering if the previous owner drove like a madman and that's affecting it.

[LavisLane]

It gets down to around the 17-18 mark at 100km/h on a decent road, still not very good. City driving its closer to 25. The computer figures are fairly accurate too as they match up pretty closely to the average I manually work out using trip-meter k's and litres consumed at the pump - which has worked out to be about 20l/100km over the last 3000km's. First few tanks were on 98 octane, but having been using 95 since then

I'd like to get my adaptive values reset, wondering if the previous owner drove like a madman and that's affecting it.

I'm getting the same figures but using 98. I've been told that it's slightly better economy (??).

I had my dual exhaust done at Hi Tech Mufflers at Taylor Square - very happy with the new sound :) Quiet at low revs and a meaty sound when it counts. I figure if i'm going to burn all that fuel I want to hear it...

Check it out here;


YouTube- Range Rover P38 Exhaust upgrade

[Junosi]

Well I rechipped my P38 back to original today and did some tests, very interesting results. I'll make a new thread

[Aussie]

We like the sound of that :)