Hi there
Just been playing with the idea of putting a side pipe on my 1.8 duratec 4/4.
Anyone any thoughts or ideas if it would be any good?
Also looking at changing the exhaust manifold and cat. I have ones from a +4 duratec and wondering if they would work. The manifold especially looks like it was thought about a bit more.
Many thanks
Gaz
Hi Gaz
Have a look here. https://www.flickr.com/photos/116051653@N07/12250686393/in/set-72157640417787664
Side exit fitted to a 4/4 Sport on standard down pipes and Cat no ECU changes checked on the dyno to insure safe running 134bhp... from stock checked on dyno 114bhp.
From a Racing re-packable Morgan V8 with Intake pipe to suit my down pipe. Sounds good too!
Cain
Hi Cain
I put a similar Librands sport exhaust pipe on my 4/4 with no changes to CAT or manifold. Do I understand from your post that you are now getting 134bhp with same set-up. I do not think I saw any performance increase. I also note you have some protection on the wing where the exhaust exits. I just put a chrome tip on the exhaust outlet. Do you recommend some real protection there?
Regards
Garret
Hi Garret
I also fitted a K&N in the standard box and moved the air intake to the grill, and yes 114.5 bhp to 133bhp (sorry stand corrected on bhp) and the torque figure 98 lbf-ft to 102 lbf-ft.
The protection is not for the Silencer, its for the harness latch when it falls out of the door
I have no added Heat protection only the standard heat reflective stuff fitted at the factory from new along where the original exhaust ran.
So if you have no factory fitted heat protection I would fit some.
Kind regards
Cain
