Yet another stainless exhaust Q

Post by **ducksdeluxe** » 12 Feb 2006, 16:11

Has anyone tried Bluebirds SS exhaust

http://www.bluebird-type2.co.uk/

Any comments accepted

Post by **stretch** » 13 Feb 2006, 07:39

yes mate, i bought it at vanfest.fitted no problem .sounds nice too.
IMHO great value for money

Post by **Pickles** » 13 Feb 2006, 15:22

£525 seems alot of money for an exhaust
Any one know if there are any performance benifits
What does it sound like compared the stock system.

Post by **Simon Baxter** » 13 Feb 2006, 19:37

These would be okay if the tailpipes were about a foot shorter each side.
makes the back of the van look like a wheel barrow.

Post by **NOT ANOTHER LEAK** » 13 Feb 2006, 19:41

any one know how much jp exhausts charge for a stainless steel set up for a 1.9dg

Post by **ducksdeluxe** » 13 Feb 2006, 20:47

Simon Baxter wrote:

These would be okay if the tailpipes were about a foot shorter each side.
makes the back of the van look like a wheel barrow.

Was thinking more of this one

Post by **Simon Baxter** » 13 Feb 2006, 23:49

The bluebird ones are the JP ones! JP must make them. They really are an excellent fit.
I could do with ordering another as I've nearly run out of bubble wrap (anyone whos bought one will understand that)
Only comment about them is that the back box is a little long and doesn't sit evenly in the back panel, could do with being 6" shorter apart from that they are really good.

Post by **ducksdeluxe** » 14 Feb 2006, 06:51

How much do JP sell them for ?

Post by **NOT ANOTHER LEAK** » 14 Feb 2006, 15:42

my question exactly

Post by **Simon Baxter** » 14 Feb 2006, 18:58

Same price.

Post by **ducksdeluxe** » 14 Feb 2006, 21:18

I know that Bluebird will deliver to shows etc at a cheaper price than stated in their calalogue

Post by **Zippy** » 16 Feb 2006, 13:23

I've a Bluebird Customs one and have been playing with different tailpipe configurations. Now settled on 4" staight out the side. Thought it might look a**e to start with but looks good and sounds luverly. Pays to have a son who makes dad what he wants in stainless.

Post by **Pickles** » 03 Mar 2006, 12:18

I spoke to both Bluebird and JP about there exhausts the are both slightly different. JP say the don't make them for Bluebird.
The bluebird one uses the existing cast Knuckle which is not supplied
The JP one doesnt pipes are merged.
JP have a special Spring offer the have 6 exhausts at a special price of
2.1 £394 + VAT = £462.95
2.1 Syncro £425 + VAT = £499.95

Bluebird 2.1 £525

The JP seems the better value
Any body any comments on either system

Post by **Aidan** » 05 Mar 2006, 18:46

Had a couple of JP syncro 2.1 ones, seen a couple more in action. Not perfect, but ok. I'd agree with Simon on the backbox length, and the tail pipe isn't right for the syncro. Have seen the struts break on them too. Couldn't use a Thompson lambda in them, but so far ok with genuine Bosch/VW unit...three peeps had same problem with MV 2.1 set ups.

Post by **Simon Baxter** » 05 Mar 2006, 23:11

I stand corrected.
I spoke to JP last week and they said that if asked nicely they will shorten the length of the backbox to your requirements.
Not sure why you should have problems with the lambda sensor Aiden, any air leaks BEFORE the lambda sensor?
I've used loads of intermotor and other spurious lambda sensors in the past and had no trouble with them.

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