V40 T4 - Best Exhaust?

ctsracing · Aug 17th, 2008, 17:00

Hi all,

Pleased the forum is finally back up and running!!

My exhaust has been blowing a little while now, and had it booked in to get a new centre section today (not worth geting dirty @ £30 to fit!!). However, they couldn't fit it as the flange between the centre section and rear box is too rotton, and would damage the rear box.

So, is it worth just getting a rear box from Volvo (dealer only??) @ total - and then the £95 for the centre section, so a minimumof £250 for the standard set up. Or would I be better opting for a performance one?

I know Jetex are very good (we use their silencers on the racer and it homes a full race 4ltr V8 to under 105dB with only the rear box!). These seem to be a similar price. However, I don't want the sound to be any/much louder than std, but appreciate that Jetex may release some additional power/torque through less back pressure.

How much louder are Jetex on these, or are there any alternatives?

Many thanks in advance...

Dave

stevo48 · Aug 17th, 2008, 17:25

You could check out Ebay, there's a few t4 bits on there,
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLVO-Jetex-Sp...d=p3286.c0.m14
This company advertises Jetex exhausts for the v40 at £237.57 though the website is down for maintenance at the moment.
http://www.elkparts.com

ctsracing · Aug 17th, 2008, 17:50

Thanks for that - looks a little expensive though - P4V have them advertised for around £250ish on their website, not sure on the postage though. I'd imagine I could get one local, just wondering how much louder they are over standard? And if the claims of so much power is accurate?

Ta

FIREBOLT · Aug 17th, 2008, 18:00

I have the Jetex system fitted to my 2.0 n/a & I can tell you that it is no louder than the OEM system! Maybe a slightly deeper tone on idle but not much difference at all!

Couldn't tell you if it increased power as my car was never fast to begin with!

It is a heavy system so its worth replacing the rubber hangers as well to stop it knocking about underneath!

ctsracing · Aug 17th, 2008, 18:09

Thanks Firebolt! looks like I will be ordering a s/s jetex then! Will get a full fitting kit for rubbers etc too, and probably just DIY it - only got the bolts at the cat to remove i suppose... lol

Plus, s/s should last longer than mild steel I suppose?

Aug 17th, 2008, 17:00	#1
ctsracing Member Last Online: Nov 8th, 2009 22:32 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Seaham	V40 T4 - Best Exhaust? Hi all, Pleased the forum is finally back up and running!! My exhaust has been blowing a little while now, and had it booked in to get a new centre section today (not worth geting dirty @ £30 to fit!!). However, they couldn't fit it as the flange between the centre section and rear box is too rotton, and would damage the rear box. So, is it worth just getting a rear box from Volvo (dealer only??) @ total - and then the £95 for the centre section, so a minimumof £250 for the standard set up. Or would I be better opting for a performance one? I know Jetex are very good (we use their silencers on the racer and it homes a full race 4ltr V8 to under 105dB with only the rear box!). These seem to be a similar price. However, I don't want the sound to be any/much louder than std, but appreciate that Jetex may release some additional power/torque through less back pressure. How much louder are Jetex on these, or are there any alternatives? Many thanks in advance... Dave

Aug 17th, 2008, 17:25	#2
stevo48 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 9th, 2020 20:08 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Halifax West yorkshire	You could check out Ebay, there's a few t4 bits on there, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLVO-Jetex-Sp...d=p3286.c0.m14 This company advertises Jetex exhausts for the v40 at £237.57 though the website is down for maintenance at the moment. http://www.elkparts.com Last edited by stevo48; Aug 17th, 2008 at 17:55.

Aug 17th, 2008, 17:50	#3
ctsracing Member Last Online: Nov 8th, 2009 22:32 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Seaham	Thanks for that - looks a little expensive though - P4V have them advertised for around £250ish on their website, not sure on the postage though. I'd imagine I could get one local, just wondering how much louder they are over standard? And if the claims of so much power is accurate? Ta

Aug 17th, 2008, 18:00	#4
FIREBOLT Master Member Last Online: Oct 3rd, 2022 09:05 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Island	I have the Jetex system fitted to my 2.0 n/a & I can tell you that it is no louder than the OEM system! Maybe a slightly deeper tone on idle but not much difference at all! Couldn't tell you if it increased power as my car was never fast to begin with! It is a heavy system so its worth replacing the rubber hangers as well to stop it knocking about underneath!

Aug 17th, 2008, 18:09	#5
ctsracing Member Last Online: Nov 8th, 2009 22:32 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Seaham	Thanks Firebolt! looks like I will be ordering a s/s jetex then! Will get a full fitting kit for rubbers etc too, and probably just DIY it - only got the bolts at the cat to remove i suppose... lol Plus, s/s should last longer than mild steel I suppose?

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