Nick Jones Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 I still have a standard exhaust (MK2) on my Vitesse at present attached to a Pheonix 6-3-1 extractor manifold.The Unipart box is a bit worse for wear after 16 odd years (!). Something a little rortier would be welcome but I don't want one of these twin systems - too loud (most of em), too obvious , too low and will cook my fuel pump.I've been looking for a 'GT' version of the standard box with straight through path and larger bore, preferably in stainless. Saw the very thing recently (attached to a car unfortunately). I was told it came from Moss, but they deny it. Have tried Rimmers and they deny it too. Haven't actually asked Canley or Quiller but they don't list 'em. Did ask Jigsaw and they don't either..... So who does? (Didn't think much of those round things the SSC do either, specially the price...)I could make one I suppose, but can think of many things I'd rather do!Any ideas, anyone got one? Clues gratefully receivedNick JonesSomerset Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100+ Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Got mine from Canley. It's a 2" bore stainless single box. I think it's exactly what you're after. Sounds more rorty, lets the engine breathe a little better, but does not affect ground clearance in the way twin box setups do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted August 26, 2005 Author Share Posted August 26, 2005 Thanks for that - I'll talk to them.Nick JonesSomerset Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Nick,The box you need is sold by Moss part no: S1496, (Not totally sure if still sold) bought one for my Vitesse in 1983- nice noise- exit pipe comes out at slightly the wrong angle though.Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted August 26, 2005 Author Share Posted August 26, 2005 Tim, Thanks for that! I did ring them and they denied any knowledge - wish I had thought to look in the Triumphtune guide for the p/no first! I'll ask again armed with this new info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Nick,just typed that no. into their website on line shopping thingy and it came up at £55ish + vat.Good luck.Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted August 26, 2005 Author Share Posted August 26, 2005 Tim, Why didn't I think of that?? (polite answers prefered....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Probably because you are too busy thinky about how to improve your Vitesse, instead of coping out and typing on a keyboard!I like the car by the way. Just bought Practical Performance Ccar-always a good read- interesting articles about EFi. Also great article about a racing 2000 mk1 saloon. Superb magazine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted August 26, 2005 Author Share Posted August 26, 2005 Tim, Are you referring to my small part in the July issue? I only sent in a taster in case they were interested in a bit more detail and they stuck in in anyway. My 5 year old was impressed!It was a bit wierd though as in the same issue was a VTEC Honda thingy that parks in the road outside my office and I used to work with the Lancia Stratos guy - small world syndrome strikes again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted August 27, 2005 Author Share Posted August 27, 2005 Thanks to all for interest and advice. The news isMoss (part numbers and website notwithstanding) do not produce this anymore. Had a long discussion with a very helpful gent on this subject this morning. However, Canley do sell such a thing (about £72) which should arrive Wednesday.I'll keep you posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted September 3, 2005 Author Share Posted September 3, 2005 Canley exhaust box arrived promptly. Looks very nice compared to the (admittedly very used) Unipart original (centre) and new old stock pattern replacement. You can see right through it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted September 3, 2005 Author Share Posted September 3, 2005 My mechanic had it fitted in no time and insisted on trying it out. Sounds nice and growly - nearly drowns out the whinging gearbox!Thanks to all for advice and suggestions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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