Exhaust change opinions

m1tch1987 · Dec 9th, 2012, 13:38

Hi all,

I am thinking about changing my exhaust on my 1.9D, ever since I have had the car ive never been too happy about how it looks, the issue is that there is a large circular cutout in the bumper, but the 1.9D exhaust is a square backbox with a small offset pipe.

I am not looking to change anything performance wise, so I will be probably just looking for a backbox only change, I might also lower it slightly but thats for another time. I am thinking of fitting a round 3" japcan which should neatly fit the cutout.

My car will just have a few subtle mods on it, im not looking for extreme, im not looking for power (thats for the drag kart) just something subtle from OEM, I bit like how I have OEM rims which are a different colour, or the sidemarkers that are slightly tinted.

Should I just go with a simple aftermarket backbox? Not sure what the exhaust options are on the 1.9D as most are for T4s.

Antz · Dec 9th, 2012, 15:02

How about fitting the backbox off a T4? (not sure if it will) they are an oval that fill the hole nicely

m1tch1987 · Dec 9th, 2012, 15:04

Yeah I was thinking about the oval T4 exhaust boxes hmm im not sure though, will have to have a think about it.

pinhead · Dec 9th, 2012, 15:36

Gatos had my mate fit a jetex exhaust on to his, looks quite nice, dont think theres many exhaust options out there for the dirty diesel

thought of just cutting the exit pipe straight and fitting a trim on it? cheap and cheerful plus its still running the stndard exhaust for emissions etc so wont need to change it for mot time

m1tch1987 · Dec 9th, 2012, 16:47

Diesels don't actually need to run a back box, the turbo and cat act as silencers so I could just run a straight pipe cat back lol I was thinking of perhaps cutting the OEM backbox outlet straight and then adding a trim, but then it might look a bit odd with a small pipe with a large trim lol

gmain1967 · Dec 9th, 2012, 17:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by m1tch1987

Diesels don't actually need to run a back box, the turbo and cat act as silencers so I could just run a straight pipe cat back lol I was thinking of perhaps cutting the OEM backbox outlet straight and then adding a trim, but then it might look a bit odd with a small pipe with a large trim lol

Sounds like best option to me (and cheapest). Just make connection as far back to the silencer as possible and bumper/valance will hide it. Result

gatos · Dec 9th, 2012, 21:02

The previous owner of our 1.9D had cut off the tip of the exhaust and fitted a cheap aftermarket end tip that looked cool. However, one day when I was reversing the car, the tip just fell off disintegrated from rust. I was planning to also retrofit the T4 oval tip as I had a spare one. However, I then found this one (see picture below) at a bargain price and I installed that instead....

karial · Dec 9th, 2012, 21:24

how much man?

gatos · Dec 9th, 2012, 21:34

They were £300-£400 at the time, but I won mine on ebay (brand new & boxed) for a fraction of that amount

karial · Dec 9th, 2012, 21:39

good job!that gonna increase the torque? and what about the sound?

Dec 9th, 2012, 13:38	#1
m1tch1987 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2013 12:08 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Berkhamsted	Exhaust change opinions Hi all, I am thinking about changing my exhaust on my 1.9D, ever since I have had the car ive never been too happy about how it looks, the issue is that there is a large circular cutout in the bumper, but the 1.9D exhaust is a square backbox with a small offset pipe. I am not looking to change anything performance wise, so I will be probably just looking for a backbox only change, I might also lower it slightly but thats for another time. I am thinking of fitting a round 3" japcan which should neatly fit the cutout. My car will just have a few subtle mods on it, im not looking for extreme, im not looking for power (thats for the drag kart) just something subtle from OEM, I bit like how I have OEM rims which are a different colour, or the sidemarkers that are slightly tinted. Should I just go with a simple aftermarket backbox? Not sure what the exhaust options are on the 1.9D as most are for T4s. __________________ 2003 Volvo V40 1.9D Sport - MPG below

Dec 9th, 2012, 15:02	#2
Antz No I'm not the redhead Last Online: Nov 25th, 2022 09:49 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Yorkshire Coast	How about fitting the backbox off a T4? (not sure if it will) they are an oval that fill the hole nicely __________________ 1988 Volvo 240 GLT T5 Swap a T5 motor into your RWD Volvo:The Guide

Dec 9th, 2012, 15:04	#3
m1tch1987 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2013 12:08 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Berkhamsted	Yeah I was thinking about the oval T4 exhaust boxes hmm im not sure though, will have to have a think about it. __________________ 2003 Volvo V40 1.9D Sport - MPG below

Dec 9th, 2012, 16:47	#5
m1tch1987 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2013 12:08 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Berkhamsted	Diesels don't actually need to run a back box, the turbo and cat act as silencers so I could just run a straight pipe cat back lol I was thinking of perhaps cutting the OEM backbox outlet straight and then adding a trim, but then it might look a bit odd with a small pipe with a large trim lol __________________ 2003 Volvo V40 1.9D Sport - MPG below

Dec 9th, 2012, 21:02	#7
gatos Premier Member Last Online: Nov 15th, 2022 21:34 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London / Essex	The previous owner of our 1.9D had cut off the tip of the exhaust and fitted a cheap aftermarket end tip that looked cool. However, one day when I was reversing the car, the tip just fell off disintegrated from rust. I was planning to also retrofit the T4 oval tip as I had a spare one. However, I then found this one (see picture below) at a bargain price and I installed that instead.... __________________ Current car: 2002 S40 1.9D, 1992 240SE Nullius in Verba

Dec 9th, 2012, 15:36	#4
pinhead Master Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2017 22:38 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: na	Gatos had my mate fit a jetex exhaust on to his, looks quite nice, dont think theres many exhaust options out there for the dirty diesel thought of just cutting the exit pipe straight and fitting a trim on it? cheap and cheerful plus its still running the stndard exhaust for emissions etc so wont need to change it for mot time

Dec 9th, 2012, 21:24	#8
karial Junior Member Last Online: Jan 8th, 2016 18:53 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Stockton on Tees	how much man?

Dec 9th, 2012, 21:34	#9
gatos Premier Member Last Online: Nov 15th, 2022 21:34 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London / Essex	They were £300-£400 at the time, but I won mine on ebay (brand new & boxed) for a fraction of that amount __________________ Current car: 2002 S40 1.9D, 1992 240SE Nullius in Verba

Dec 9th, 2012, 21:39	#10
karial Junior Member Last Online: Jan 8th, 2016 18:53 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Stockton on Tees	good job!that gonna increase the torque? and what about the sound?

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