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keith



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BigWheels wrote:
Porny wrote:
Japseroony wrote:
Hi Ian, are you going to produce a "lookalike" exhaust for when the vehicle goes back in to the dealers as putting the original down pipe on will become tiresome very quickly especially if the engine needs lifting to remove/refit etc?



I can do, I already have the prototype DPF removal pipes in build.... And I could make it look like its not just a straight pipe.

Ref visiting a dealer - If you have a DPF off calibration, you will not be able to refit the DPF anyway without changing the CAL.

For higher levels of tuning, there will be a properly designed and matched exhaust system, thus the whole exhaust system will look none standard so irrelevant if the down pipe looks like a DPF or not.


Ian


Would a DPF removal be an automatic MOT failure?
My mot man says no problem . Most new diesel cars now have dpf filters , its the only way to get them to pass the eu emissions rules . I took one apart on a car last week , its only a ceramic honeycomb , tiny holes to catch the soot , only prob is when it gets wet it clogs up , thats why you have to boot it every now and then to clear it . Thats why its so restrictive and causing us new 2.2 drivers such a headache .

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BigWheels wrote:


Would a DPF removal be an automatic MOT failure?


Under current MOT requirements for a compression ignition engine - no!

A CI (diesel) engine is tested on smoke only - and this year for post 2008 the smoke limit has got lower, but still no requirement to have a DPF or CAT.

Under European law, vehicle manufacturers must meet set emission standards when the vehicle is sold.... However once the vehicle is sold, the owner can do what they like as long as the vehicle still passes any in use tests for their country... Which in the UK is only the MOT test.


Ian IRB
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So does that mean a cat removal may mean an MOT failure in years to come?

From what I understand, they are also looking at the way the vehicle was manufactured, i.e. if it had a cat from new it should have a cat all it's life and would be an MOT failure without? Gas, Grass Or Ass - Nobody Rides For Free

"UNDERSTEER" ----is when you hit the fence with the front of the car.
"OVERSTEER" ------is when you hit the fence with the rear of the car.
"HORSEPOWER" ----is how fast you hit the fence.
"TORQUE" -----------is how far you take the fence with you.
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Japseroony wrote:
So does that mean a cat removal may mean an MOT failure in years to come?

From what I understand, they are also looking at the way the vehicle was manufactured, i.e. if it had a cat from new it should have a cat all it's life and would be an MOT failure without?


I've no doubt at some point the UK government will try and pull us in line with some other European countries where vehicle mods are a no no.... But when we get to that point, I'd be more worried about other mods that people do! No more 2" lift kits etc.

And If we get to that point, there will be ways around it.... Just need to be creative.

The latter point they have been talking about for ages, and there was lots of scaremongering when the 2012 MOT regs came out, but the only change was a lower smoke limit.

Ian IRB
The home of the first modified Keswick Green 90 - and the first 2.4 Puma through both the 200bhp and 550Nm barriers.

www.IRBdevelopments.com

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www.integrated316.com

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Sorry Ian, was not trying to suggest there was a problem or to put a dampner on what you are doing as I think it is only good news for us 2.2 owners etc but as you say there is a lot of scaremongering and hearsay re MOT's going forwards!!

Look forward to the release ASAP. Gas, Grass Or Ass - Nobody Rides For Free

"UNDERSTEER" ----is when you hit the fence with the front of the car.
"OVERSTEER" ------is when you hit the fence with the rear of the car.
"HORSEPOWER" ----is how fast you hit the fence.
"TORQUE" -----------is how far you take the fence with you.
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Japseroony wrote:
Sorry Ian, was not trying to suggest there was a problem or to put a dampner on what you are doing as I think it is only good news for us 2.2 owners etc but as you say there is a lot of scaremongering and hearsay re MOT's going forwards!!

Look forward to the release ASAP.


Russel, I didn't take it like that....

From my point of view its good that people ask questions, as if you are thinking it, so will other people...

Ian IRB
The home of the first modified Keswick Green 90 - and the first 2.4 Puma through both the 200bhp and 550Nm barriers.

www.IRBdevelopments.com

www.facebook.com/irbdevelopments

www.integrated316.com

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Porny wrote:
Japseroony wrote:
Sorry Ian, was not trying to suggest there was a problem or to put a dampner on what you are doing as I think it is only good news for us 2.2 owners etc but as you say there is a lot of scaremongering and hearsay re MOT's going forwards!!

Look forward to the release ASAP.


Russel, I didn't take it like that....

From my point of view its good that people ask questions, as if you are thinking it, so will other people...

Ian


Thanks for that Ian, good to hear you are on top of things as we would expect from you Thumbs Up Gas, Grass Or Ass - Nobody Rides For Free

"UNDERSTEER" ----is when you hit the fence with the front of the car.
"OVERSTEER" ------is when you hit the fence with the rear of the car.
"HORSEPOWER" ----is how fast you hit the fence.
"TORQUE" -----------is how far you take the fence with you.
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Porny wrote:
Japseroony wrote:
So does that mean a cat removal may mean an MOT failure in years to come?

From what I understand, they are also looking at the way the vehicle was manufactured, i.e. if it had a cat from new it should have a cat all it's life and would be an MOT failure without?


...

The latter point they have been talking about for ages, and there was lots of scaremongering when the 2012 MOT regs came out, but the only change was a lower smoke limit.

Ian


Japseroony - I think you are correct for petrol engined cars but not diesels as the regs refer to "vehicles that qualify for a full cat emissions test" having to have a cat fitted if one was standard.
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Japseroony - I think you are correct for petrol engined cars but not diesels as the regs refer to "vehicles that qualify for a full cat emissions test" having to have a cat fitted if one was standard.


I think you will find that the new diesels are included in this category now as the new CATs have sensors on and are connected somehow to the ECU in the same way as the petrol enginesare etc and the CAT is now part of the MOT for both petrol and diesel - I stand to be corrected and would love some clarification on this anyone Question Gas, Grass Or Ass - Nobody Rides For Free

"UNDERSTEER" ----is when you hit the fence with the front of the car.
"OVERSTEER" ------is when you hit the fence with the rear of the car.
"HORSEPOWER" ----is how fast you hit the fence.
"TORQUE" -----------is how far you take the fence with you.
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Section 7.4 Exhaust Emissions - Compression Ignition only covers a smoke test.

Cat test emissions are only included for spark ignition engines.
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Japseroony wrote:


I think you will find that the new diesels are included in this category now as the new CATs have sensors on and are connected somehow to the ECU in the same way as the petrol enginesare etc and the CAT is now part of the MOT for both petrol and diesel - I stand to be corrected and would love some clarification on this anyone Question



A lot of people do get confused when they read section 7.1 with regards to the exhaust system...

Method of Inspection
Item number 3:
On vehicles that qualify for a full cat emissions test, check the presence of the catalytic converter.

Reason for Rejection
A catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard.

However if you re-read the first bit
Quote:
On vehicles that qualify for a full cat emissions test
- then look further into the regs -

"The catalyst test is part of the MOT test for most spark ignition petrol engined vehicles with four or more wheels first used on and after 1 August 1992"

It does not include Compression Ignition engines.

Source - http://www.motinfo.gov.uk/htdocs/index.htm


The sensors are in the exhaust of most modern diesel to improve control - and normally only when a DPF is fitted (especially in case of a Defender). In the case of the DPF the ECU needs to see temperature, AFR, Pressure differential across the DPF etc. It makes no difference to the MOT regs.


Ian IRB
The home of the first modified Keswick Green 90 - and the first 2.4 Puma through both the 200bhp and 550Nm barriers.

www.IRBdevelopments.com

www.facebook.com/irbdevelopments

www.integrated316.com

www.facebook.com/integrated316
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UPDATE –

After extensive road and rolling road testing…

The first stage of tuning is our ‘IRB410’ conversion…

This will provide just over 410nm at the flywheel.


What does this mean at the wheels - more important than flywheel figures
At the wheels (so after all gearing and frictional losses) you will see an increase in power of 12bhp and a 59Nm increase in torque.


Speed Limiter
Speed limiter removal also included if required.


What about the DPF?
Our IRB410 keeps soot generation within the capabilities of the DPF, so ‘regens’ will occur as per a standard vehicle.


Cost
Price is £599.99 + vat

This is for the IRB410 conversion. No other modifications are required other than the new software.



The second stage of tuning is already in progress… just over 460nm at the flywheel (and 150bhp).

And there is a 3rd and 4th level… Whistle


Modifications to the air intake and exhaust will be required….


Ian IRB
The home of the first modified Keswick Green 90 - and the first 2.4 Puma through both the 200bhp and 550Nm barriers.

www.IRBdevelopments.com

www.facebook.com/irbdevelopments

www.integrated316.com

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Porny wrote:
UPDATE –

What does this mean at the wheels - more important that flywheel figures
Power increases by 12bhp (but BHP is not the important factor) and you will see a 59nm increase in torque.

Ian


Hi Ian,

Can you please clarify this for me as I am a little confused, never been that good with English Exclamation

Is this 12BHP at the wheels or flywheel and 59Nm at the wheels or flywheel Question

Cheers and well done Thumbs Up Gas, Grass Or Ass - Nobody Rides For Free

"UNDERSTEER" ----is when you hit the fence with the front of the car.
"OVERSTEER" ------is when you hit the fence with the rear of the car.
"HORSEPOWER" ----is how fast you hit the fence.
"TORQUE" -----------is how far you take the fence with you.
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Japseroony wrote:

Hi Ian,

Can you please clarify this for me as I am a little confused, never been that good with English Exclamation

Is this 12BHP at the wheels or flywheel and 59Nm at the wheels or flywheel Question

Cheers and well done Thumbs Up


Have updated the post - is my confusing way of writing things...

At the wheels you will see an increase in power of 12bhp and 59Nm in torque.



Ian IRB
The home of the first modified Keswick Green 90 - and the first 2.4 Puma through both the 200bhp and 550Nm barriers.

www.IRBdevelopments.com

www.facebook.com/irbdevelopments

www.integrated316.com

www.facebook.com/integrated316
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