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Cake

Member Since: 10 Jun 2015
Location: Essex
Posts: 277

Vortex exhaust fitted!

So for nearly a year I have been considering fitting an exhaust, following undersealing and having underneath pristine and all ruined from the bulky rusty pipe work and resonator.

For me it was quite basic in my needs - had to be stainless (including hangers), look standard, not add noise (no one wants to hear a loud straight 4 Transit engine do they) and make me smile.

I've had a few sports cars and always changes my exhausts and added HFC's and while power was delivered the sound was always what I was aiming for and most power I might of got was amplified through the placebo of the sound.

Lots of options out there and a few subtle differences but I wanted something a little different while keeping it pretty standard but the idea of the Vortex system was intriguing and in all honesty I didn't buy into it fully.

So finally after much thought and deliberation I took the plunge!

The axle back section I really liked because its not all bent, some sections are welded and for me it shows there a little more hands on craftsmanship. It moves the tail pipe slightly so it faces backwards and fits perfectly in the notch for the standard one.

Then the resonator is replaced with an Eco-Flow Vortex - looks awesome and sitting in there and maybe add some magic.

So all fitted and some photos taken I could finally take it out for a spin - I will admit and I said to them in there that its an under powered lump of a thing, I would doubt this alone could change anything.

So started her up and she sounded the same (a good start, keep that Transit engine quiet) and took her for the test drive... I must say that while not earth shattering there is a difference felt in 3rd to 6th gear mid-range and pickup. I was utterly gob-smacked and kept then forcing myself to try again and ensure its not just in my head.

That for me was the best part, id didn't expect this thing to really deliver any performance benefits but it has and now I can cruise along and push my foot down and it actually does it with a bit more sense or urgency (its still a Defender though).

So here's some eye candy to enjoy (sorry for the quality and the dirt) -

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23rd Jan 2017 12:58pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7906

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Good to read

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23rd Jan 2017 1:21pm

ibexman

Member Since: 13 Dec 2008
Location: Essex
Posts: 2945

how much £££

23rd Jan 2017 1:32pm

Cake

Member Since: 10 Jun 2015
Location: Essex
Posts: 277

Not cheap but you get what you pay for and I'm over the moon with mine - http://www.neneoverland.co.uk/shop/Vortex-...ss%20Steel

23rd Jan 2017 1:38pm

L110CDL

Member Since: 31 Oct 2015
Location: Devon
Posts: 10781

Great to see you got this system for your landy

I have been reading alot about this system and i had the same thoughts as you about it, would be good if you could update about it once in a while Cake

many thanks. 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

Keeper.

Clayton.

23rd Jan 2017 10:06pm

miker

Member Since: 13 Sep 2015
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1763

I got the Double S /Bosal/Britpart stainless part for mine when the front flexi went.

Too old for a cat, so decat downpipe and replaced the centre box with a straigh through. Sounds great, revs more freely and cost me £60 for each pipe!

23rd Jan 2017 10:45pm

Cake

Member Since: 10 Jun 2015
Location: Essex
Posts: 277

L110CDL wrote:
Great to see you got this system for your landy I have been reading alot about this system and i had the same thoughts as you about it, would be good if you could update about it once in a while Cake many thanks.

Thanks

I will report back when I get a few miles in and see how it performs on extended runs and if there are any other benefits other than looking awesome

24th Jan 2017 12:19pm

Cake

Member Since: 10 Jun 2015
Location: Essex
Posts: 277

A couple pics showing it off in better quality -

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24th Jan 2017 12:20pm

L110CDL

Member Since: 31 Oct 2015
Location: Devon
Posts: 10781

Many thanks Cake

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

Keeper.

Clayton.

25th Jan 2017 9:48pm

mick

Member Since: 08 Feb 2010
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 2109

2010 Defender 130 Puma 2.4 HCPU Rimini Red

£1000 for an exhaust and they put a 75 pence clamp on it that doesn't look SS

25th Jan 2017 11:31pm

Cake

Member Since: 10 Jun 2015
Location: Essex
Posts: 277

Should be SS but i will keep an eye on that!

26th Jan 2017 5:58pm

discomog

Member Since: 09 May 2015
Location: Notts/Lincs Border
Posts: 2529

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black

Must admit I also think the clamp lets it down. Test it with a magnet, you'll then know for definite if it's stainless or not but my money's on mild steel. Rest of it looks superb. Defender 90XS SW
Mini Countryman Cooper S
Morgan Plus 8

26th Jan 2017 6:08pm

mick

Member Since: 08 Feb 2010
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 2109

These would do nicely

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26th Jan 2017 7:00pm

Boost

Member Since: 17 Oct 2014
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 202

I'm not convinced with Vortex's sales blurb, but then my 90's got a 3 foot long 3" straight-through

Looks smart though, I wish someone could do a before-and-after on a dyno with a Vortex silencer.

26th Jan 2017 8:46pm

Froglaise

Member Since: 24 Sep 2016
Location: left forum
Posts: 212

Was thinking the same. Some of the claims on their website seem somewhat embellished.
If there was a honest before/after dyno run out there it would be very interesting, though considering their claims you should be able to feel the gains straight away.
Can't see how they can guarantee the increases they do on normal aspirated cars, not without a remap. Turbo diesel a different story I suppose. Lot of money to spend.

26th Jan 2017 9:09pm

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