Stainless steel exhaust system

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My van failed MOT on exhaust system. It might be time to invest in a stainless steel set up. The whole system looks a bit mangy!

Has anyone on here used Longlife as mentioned in the WIKI. I have one in my town.

Just need to get one in ASAP and fitted by somone, which by accounts can be a a B***** of a job. Though my engine has been fully reconditioned in 2004 by previous owner, so studs might be ok?

[jack-d]

I used a longlife installer here in Bristol, no problems with it, they did have to drill out a few studs, I think they charged me about £900 or so in the end.

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I used a longlife installer here in Bristol, no problems with it, they did have to drill out a few studs, I think they charged me about £900 or so in the end.

ok thanks for this. Pricy systems aren't they!

[jack-d]

Yeah pretty pricey, but I suppose if you keep the van for a long time it's worth it.
Was going to use a Brickwerks one but they were out of stock when I needed mine for mot.

Cheers jack

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Yeah pretty pricey, but I suppose if you keep the van for a long time it's worth it.
Was going to use a Brickwerks one but they were out of stock when I needed mine for mot.

Cheers jack

Thanks, yes likewise for the MOT!

[Ant-t]

As above it really depends if you want to keep your van, if not then mild steel is cheaper

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As above it really depends if you want to keep your van, if not then mild steel is cheaper

Plan to keep it for many years yet!

[captain Byrne]

Take a trip down the M4 to Pro-Speed in Cardiff. Talk to Charlie - he fitted a full stainless exhaust for me a couple of yrs ago for £600. I think it's more now but he'll do a fantastic job.
P.

[tforturton]

Charlie recently quoted me £650 for a stainless system for my Syncro. Sounds like a bargain, but I keep thinking about the dreaded exhaust studs. If they shear off, then it's an engine-out job to drill and heli-coil them. Hard to see how he can do it for that price.....

[captain Byrne]

I keep thinking about the dreaded exhaust studs. If they shear off, then it's an engine-out job to drill and heli-coil them. Hard to see how he can do it for that price.....

Not necessarily. I had a couple sheared off & he welded a nut on what was left & got them out.

[tforturton]

Van is booked in for a new stainless exhaust from ProSpeed. Went down there to speak to Charlie, and was very impressed - he knows his Syncros. Will post up some pics once it's back. Couple of weeks yet - they've got a waiting list....

[captain Byrne]

You won't be disappointed, he's a top bloke & will do an ace job. Make sure you get the keys to his loaner BMW for the day whilst he's building the exhaust!

[tforturton]

Just dropped the bus off at Prospeed. Sadly had to get the bus home - the loaner was already taken....

[ghost123uk]

Just popped in to say why aren't stainless steel exhaust systems, err "stainless"

All the ones I have seen, including my own (BlueBird "Twin tip" ) and even the SS tailpipes you can get, do "stain" quite a lot. I know they don't go rusty, but that nice shiny new look soon changes to blotchy bluey gold colouration

Just musing over it

[tobydog]

Stainless - 'less' being relative?