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mediamab



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United Kingdom 2003 Defender 90 2.5 TD SW Epsom Green
Think as a first case I’m gonna try replacing bolts and gaskets but then once I’m broke, decide if I want to be more broke so will remember that! I’m more concerned how on earth to get to all the bolts on the passenger side as it’s a bit cramped!



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Post #1021439 16th Jan 2024 8:18pm
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mediamab



Member Since: 01 Dec 2021
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United Kingdom 2003 Defender 90 2.5 TD SW Epsom Green
Also came across this system as well. Just wandering if could be a worthwhile buy tho maybe not immediately. If anyone has this or the previous one I shared fitted would be great to hear a clip of how it sounds!

https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-LR1040
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Ranger 6



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United Kingdom 1988 Defender 90 V8 Petrol CSW Rimini Red
BaronDefenders wrote:
I have a custom exhaust on my 3.5 110.

It goes: 3.9 manifolds -> 2-to-1 downpipes -> small central silencer -> tail section.

At idle it sounds fantastic. It’s loud . . . At full chat it’s just on the verge of too loud, but generally it’s a beautiful sound. Everyone compliments the noise.

A total straight through would be wholly offensive on driver and bystander. Rolling with laughter


My 1988 3.5 90 has a very similar system to this suggestion - mine is a budget version on std parts.

It goes: 3.9 manifolds -> RRC 2-to-1 downpipes -> TD5 central silencer and system.

For me, it's not too loud unless you hoof it - the idle is a lovely burble and the TD5 system is an inch bigger bore than the old 3.5 system. You do have to change the cross member, but because it's all std parts it's really easy to do. I would add that BBW needles in the SUs makes a difference to drivability. 90 V8 CSW - 1988
Post #1021655 18th Jan 2024 2:19pm
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Chicken Drumstick



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mediamab wrote:
Also came across this system as well. Just wandering if could be a worthwhile buy tho maybe not immediately. If anyone has this or the previous one I shared fitted would be great to hear a clip of how it sounds!

https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-LR1040

Depends what you are after really. I'd guess volume wise that stainless system would likely be similar to what you have now.
Post #1021670 18th Jan 2024 4:14pm
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