Baffle removal - How expensive?

[tonyrec]

Im thinking about getting the baffles removed from the exhaust on my Chim.
Has anyone had it done recently...was it worth it and how much did it cost.
Or is it worth just buying a sports exhaust.

I know that this has been done recently but there werent any full answers.

[pies]

Hi Tony, I'm thinking of getting this done myself.I currently have a sports exhaust and it sounds very nice.I am in two minds about removing the baffles,what you appear to gain is more noise and pops and bangs,but you seem to loose the V8 burble a bit.

This is my opinion based on various cars i've listened to.

If you haven't got a sports exhaust that would be my first route

[tonyrec]

I really would like to hear one first....i guess that i want the best of both worlds but i know that i wouldnt want to lose that V8 burble.

[pies]

YHM

[marino]

Tony, mine goes into Austec on Friday for "baffle deletion", it's had the pre-cats removed already. It seemed a bit pointless as you'd have thought it was loud enough.... but I heard Paul start up the mauve Griffith without baffles and blimey, what a noise.

Just a small point, I know that Paul actually cuts the pipe off, removes the baffle and TiG welds it back, can't see the join. I hven't asked how much it costs yet

I will let you know.

Dave.

[SiH]

Fernhurst told me a couple of weeks back that to have the exhaust sleeved (opening up the back silencer, removing the baffles and sticking a couple of pipes straight through) would cost about £200 + VAT and that it normally takes about 4 hours or so. Just finding a time when I can book mine in to have it done!!!

[Nick P]

Kerridges did it for me for about £100....I had it done during a 12,000 service...the noise is amazing

[alans]

£200 seems a bit high to me, £80 - £100 is more the mark

[Just Trouble]

Hello Fella's. Interesting read this thread. I have a pre-cat 4 ltr Griff.I had to replace the exhaust system and went for a S/S job with a sports box, and it sounded great BUT wanted the extra WOW factor.So had it tweeked ie cut and shut job now sounds the DB's. Very cool but not the DEEP SOUNDING burble with all the stuffing extracted.Had a mate follow me in his Griff 500 and he complained that ALL he could hear was ME.Now if thats not a good recomendation I don't know what is! Just do it

[Edt]

perhaps getting old.. but was considering changing mine back to a standard system at some point. Hopefully I soon will see sense though

Ed

[FourWheelDrift]

Pardon?




Actually, I like sports exhaust only or normal exhaust with baffles out.

[Big Al.]

Edt said:

perhaps getting old.. but was considering changing mine back to a standard system at some point. Hopefully I soon will see sense though Ed

Don't do it ED, just don't do it!

If you want to grow old graciously, just get some nice comfy slippers, and a rug to cover your knees.

[Nickccc]

Tony I hope you are aware that making you car louder will render you guilty of new noise regulations and could result in you conviscating your own motor??????

[bassfiend]

Edt said:

perhaps getting old.. but was considering changing mine back to a standard system at some point. Hopefully I soon will see sense though Ed

Now just hold still there Ed ... I'm getting the Volvo warmed up now and I'll be over to give you a *ng good slapping in about 45 minutes for that suggestion...

Phil

[tonyrec]

Nickccc said:

Tony I hope you are aware that making you car louder will render you guilty of new noise regulations and could result in you conviscating your own motor??????

Yes iam...i will keep it in my garage and only bring it out on sunny days

[streaky]

tonyrec said:

Im thinking about getting the baffles removed from the exhaust on my Chim. ...

tonyrec - it might save you some time and trouble if I point out now that ... they are not in the pedal-box! - Streaky

[Edt]

bassfiend said:

Edt said: perhaps getting old.. but was considering changing mine back to a standard system at some point. Hopefully I soon will see sense though Ed Now just hold still there Ed ... I'm getting the Volvo warmed up now and I'll be over to give you a *ng good slapping in about 45 minutes for that suggestion... Phil

Fair enough.

Having spent 4 hours in Blue Satin's Ultima GTR today my 500 is as quiet as a mouse. And slow. And girly soft.

Ed

[griff2be]

Gentlemen

The sports exhaust is a standard exhaust with the baffles removed and a straight through pipe welded in.

There are some aftermarket sports exhausts about, but compared with the £100 or so cost of the baffle removal and pipe replacement, frankly you are wasting your money and would be better off giving it to me to help fund next season's Tuscan racing in No6

[Tripps]

pies said:

Hi Tony, I'm thinking of getting this done myself.I currently have a sports exhaust and it sounds very nice.I am in two minds about removing the baffles,what you appear to gain is more noise and pops and bangs,but you seem to loose the V8 burble a bit.

Colin, I think you'll find the remains of your baffles all over the front of my car after our sprited run through the Dartford Tunnel yesterday

[buster]

I had straight thu pipes made for my Cerby. No cats, no silencers, just straight through.

Sounded a little like a NASCAR



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