Main Muffler replacement

Rovernaut · 27th April 2007, 07:58 AM

The main muffler needs replacing. I assume some of you guys have replaced yours with a non LR part to save a few bucks ( I'm not over cash strapped at the moment). Before I go to an exhaust shop, I just want some ideas.
V8 Disco by the way

**CraigE** · 27th April 2007, 08:03 AM

For what?? Diesel or petrol??
Most muffler shops should be able to get you one at a decent price. Lukey are always good for V8s. Even a diesel get one that free flows a bit better.

**rangieman** · 27th April 2007, 08:10 AM

On my 300 tdi i replaced the main muffler with a hotdog
no more noise than the standard muffler and the turbo spools up quicker
the best $80 ive spent in ages

**DiscoDan** · 27th April 2007, 08:37 AM

I thought the Turbo was the muffler, must get that hot dog one day

Rovernaut · 27th April 2007, 02:47 PM

Just got back from Ferndale Exhaust in Scoresby. Vic as recommended by Hiline some time back.
They ordered one in whilst I waited and did it there and then. took all of 20 mins and I was back on the road.
I'm happy.

**Nigger** · 27th April 2007, 03:14 PM

I pulled out that massive baffled muffler and stuck a free flowing Turbo something (i think it was a Lukey for memory). It has completely transformed Thor, better fuel economy, better acceleration, quieter on the freeway, sounds like a V8 and even the gear changes feel smoother for some reason. Best $200 I have spent on the thing.

**Stepho_62** · 27th April 2007, 04:28 PM

Originally Posted by rangieman

On my 300 tdi i replaced the main muffler with a hotdog
no more noise than the standard muffler and the turbo spools up quicker
the best $80 ive spent in ages

I've removed mine altogether and replaced the pipe to the same diameter all the way through. I put a 200mm Dia straight thru resonator on the end and its no noisier than std but 10kg lighter

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JC recommended it and it works a treat.

**weeds** · 27th April 2007, 07:35 PM

yep leave the muffler off all together, i did this as well

i also removed the resinator however its a little noiser now, wish i had left it in

**Nigger** · 28th April 2007, 06:42 AM

yeh when i put the turbo lukey muffler in place of the box i left the standard muffler at the back. seems to have been a good result.

**spudboy** · 28th April 2007, 10:47 AM

I just got a piece of 1 1/2 inch exhaust bent up to fit exactly where the genuine muffler was (so I could put the original one back on if it was too loud). Kept the genuine little end muffler/resonator. Absolutely minimal difference in the sound (I was disappointed - expected more of a rumble) apart from a more distinct turbo whistle. Can't tell the difference from inside the cabin at all.

Picks up better from low revs. No difference higher up in the revs.

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