graearea Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 I've got a R400 which has already damaged my ears once and I'm wanting to fit a rear exit exhaust to both reduce the noise (I was only just under the limit at cadwell, I can't hit the limit at Bedford if it's dry)what would be the difficulties of fitting the 620S style rear-exit to my car. both duratecs, I have a cat and would move that over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 Are you wearing ear plugs? Me and my passengers always wear them. Current favourites are Howard Leight Max as recommended by other forum members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graearea Posted May 29, 2022 Author Share Posted May 29, 2022 yeah I do but I'm REALLY worried about damaging my ears any further. tinnitus is no joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benton Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 The 620 exhaust has a cat built in to the main silencer part, so you don't need your old cat but you'd need instead a non cat collector pipe. The rear of the silencer hangs off two exhaust rubber mounts which bolt onto the chassis either side, hopefully the appropriate mounting points will be there. Be aware that I think the linking pipe for the 620 exhaust front and rear parts comes in two sizes/lengths to cater for the S3 and SV models. Hopefully you've got the right one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graearea Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 yeah it's a S3-S3 match. I'll find myself a collector.thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benton Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 Two things :-1. don't pull too much on the rubber mounts when your fitting otherwise the rubber part can separate from the imbedded metal plate that's supporting the bolt. 2. be aware the link pipe by the nature of its design hangs close to the ground .... watch out for sleeping policemen etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graearea Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 ahhhh damn. looks like the guy is selling it to someone else.anyone got one for sale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire West AR Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 Buy a Raceco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team Shortshift Posted May 30, 2022 Leadership Team Share Posted May 30, 2022 I agree with Nick - Raceco is the way to go. As it happens, there's a nearly new one for a Duratec on ebay right now... (ntdwm).James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graearea Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 Oh well spotted! Does that seem like a good price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graearea Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 So why would this be quieter than what I currently have? Just because I can pack it more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team Shortshift Posted May 30, 2022 Leadership Team Share Posted May 30, 2022 Well, it's nearly new... A saving of around £100 or so? And you may need Mike Riley (Mr Raceco) to fettle the end-cap to be it a perfect fit for your car. I'd say a figure beginning with a 'five' would be more appropriate (even if towards the high-end of that). As ever, it's worth what someone is willing to pay, and as a seller you only need one person to buy!Another consideration; when you do come to sell, a Raceco will always be sought-after... So even if the investment is high up-front, over the buy-sell cycle I'd expecvt it to be a cost effective strategy. (I offer courses at various levels of qualification in "Man Maths").As to quietness - well, a Raceco can is not silent but they are renowned to be quieter than standard. They just are. And they can be repacked easily when required.Good luck - and keep us posted.JamesPS: And the Raceco looks really cool (particularly if polished) whereas the down-and-under 620 system looks, what, sh*te, doesn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graearea Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 I'll give him a call. I suspect it'd be better to buy the long one brand new. I'd need a collector as well which is a pain and I can sell the one I have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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