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custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20466

IIRC I think the comments about the straight through full system were Turbo related. But as far as I know no one has fitted a full system that has had a problem. It maybe just the idea that people may have. You really want someone that has it done to let you know if they've had any issues. If not then you know what to go for.

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12th May 2013 9:55pm

K9F

Member Since: 12 Nov 2009
Location: Bournemouth
Posts: 9610

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

The rear box you could potentially get rid of without buying any replacement for a 'test run' just take it off and try it. It's the least expensive option if you're unsure.
Failing that run with what you and your 'mechanic' feel is best. There are so many different styles and permeantations with regards to an exhaust set up the choices are endless and none of them seem to do any harm. If I remember correctly Glynn ran with a straight through system on his Puma in Cyprus with no silencers/boxes at all and it ran and sounded just fine. If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!

13th May 2013 6:49am

Arierep

Member Since: 12 Apr 2013
Location: Portugal
Posts: 258

1995 Defender 90 300 Tdi SW Alpine White

So today in the lunch hour I took the rear silencer box off and went for a short ride.
Nice throaty sound at stronger throttle inputs but small actual gains in performance.

The engine felt a little more "loose" and stronger at low rpm but nothing game changing.

Would a bigger difference be noted in case of a center box removal?
Thanks

13th May 2013 12:08pm

Arierep

Member Since: 12 Apr 2013
Location: Portugal
Posts: 258

Today I went ahead and removed the centre box.

Very nice, throaty note but not too loud.
The engine feels happier and pulls easier from the bottom.
Great success (this one is for Killer90)!

Thanks for all the help

14th May 2013 12:20pm

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