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BaronDefenders



Member Since: 28 Jun 2019
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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 90 Td5 SW Santorini Black
Exhausts
I’ve decided that my V8’s exhaust is nothing short of pathetic. Unlike my Td5, it doesn’t trigger my tinnitus, and so it’s too quiet Whistle

There don’t seem to be any proper off the shelf options for a 3.5 110, meaning a custom job has to be the best way forwards.

I would take it to Demand, but they’re hardly local to me.

Does anyone have any recommendations for an exhaust fabricator around the Cotswolds or SW London/Surrey?

Cheers! Charlie

1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD)
2002 Td5 90 (SOLD)
2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD)

1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored)
1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE)
2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK)
2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build)

Instagram: @BaronDefenders
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Hufflepuff



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England 2005 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Tonga Green
There are off the shelf items, for example the Double-S system which I bought for mine:

https://stainlesssteelexhausts.co.uk/land-...st-system/

The manifolds were touching the chassis rails so I ended up ditching them, but hey it was off the shelf Razz 2005 Td5 90 XS
1989 V8 110 CSW
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MercianRover



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United Kingdom 1998 Defender 110 300 Tdi CSW Java Black
I built the system on my 100" Bowler using parts from Jetex, it's a bit like lego.

I used 2.0" for the y-piece to 2.5" thereafter - might be worth a look if you can weld.
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BaronDefenders



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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 90 Td5 SW Santorini Black
Hufflepuff wrote:
There are off the shelf items, for example the Double-S system which I bought for mine:

https://stainlesssteelexhausts.co.uk/land-...st-system/

The manifolds were touching the chassis rails so I ended up ditching them, but hey it was off the shelf Razz



I had seen that system, but comments about the headers touching the rails have put me off. How does it sound though? Charlie

1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD)
2002 Td5 90 (SOLD)
2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD)

1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored)
1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE)
2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK)
2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build)

Instagram: @BaronDefenders
Post #952353 12th May 2022 9:29am
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BaronDefenders



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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 90 Td5 SW Santorini Black
MercianRover wrote:
I built the system on my 100" Bowler using parts from Jetex, it's a bit like lego.

I used 2.0" for the y-piece to 2.5" thereafter - might be worth a look if you can weld.


Sadly I can’t weld! Charlie

1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD)
2002 Td5 90 (SOLD)
2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD)

1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored)
1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE)
2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK)
2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build)

Instagram: @BaronDefenders
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Hufflepuff



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England 2005 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Tonga Green
BaronDefenders wrote:

I had seen that system, but comments about the headers touching the rails have put me off. How does it sound though?


I'll tell if I ever get it started... I ended up using cast manifolds and welding a connection piece on. Like you I couldn't weld before this project either, now I'm addicted to welding Very Happy (although many would say I still can't weld) 2005 Td5 90 XS
1989 V8 110 CSW
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BaronDefenders



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Ah, righto Laughing

It’s something I’d love to learn, but don’t have a workshop to support the kit needed. Charlie

1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD)
2002 Td5 90 (SOLD)
2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD)

1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored)
1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE)
2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK)
2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build)

Instagram: @BaronDefenders
Post #952372 12th May 2022 2:38pm
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Linds Hanson



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Just fit RRC/Disco one 3.9 manifolds, RRC/D1 twin front pipes and y section, then bolt straight up to the standard TD5 110 silencer and tail pipe. You will need the TD5 exhaust mounts and bolt on chassis brackets too. This is much better than the SS tiny system and gives a nice deep note
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blackwolf



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
If it is of any interest I have a pair of genuine V8 manifolds taken from a V8 90 surplus to requirements and I'd be glad to sell them. They're in good condition and fully usable, and also include the heat shield thingy in the photo.

I rather suspect that you have an identical pair already fitted to your motor though.

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BaronDefenders



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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 90 Td5 SW Santorini Black
Thanks for the offer, blackwolf, but they look like what my 110 has fitted at present. Charlie

1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD)
2002 Td5 90 (SOLD)
2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD)

1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored)
1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE)
2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK)
2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build)

Instagram: @BaronDefenders
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BaronDefenders



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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 90 Td5 SW Santorini Black
I think I’ve decided I’ll go for 3.9 manifolds with a custom system from there back.

So, does anyone have any 3.9 manifolds for sale? Whistle Charlie

1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD)
2002 Td5 90 (SOLD)
2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD)

1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored)
1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE)
2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK)
2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build)

Instagram: @BaronDefenders
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Ranger 6



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United Kingdom 1988 Defender 90 V8 Petrol CSW Rimini Red
I've got some 3.9 manifolds fitted to mine (sorry, can't help with any more Laughing ) with this solution for the exhaust:

Linds Hanson wrote:
Just fit RRC/Disco one 3.9 manifolds, RRC/D1 twin front pipes and y section, then bolt straight up to the standard TD5 110 silencer and tail pipe. You will need the TD5 exhaust mounts and bolt on chassis brackets too. This is much better than the SS tiny system and gives a nice deep note


As mentioned, it's a decent sound, nice and deep without being tinny, and a sensible noise level. I did find that a set of BBW needles also lifts the drivability and throttle response. 90 V8 CSW - 1988
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Ranger 6



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United Kingdom 1988 Defender 90 V8 Petrol CSW Rimini Red
Don't know if this will help - here's a sound clip of the TD5 exhaust on a 90 with 3.9 manifolds

https://youtube.com/shorts/PCcFFEJwHcI?feature=share 90 V8 CSW - 1988
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gcc130



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I used a guy at the garage in Oare near Marlborough to make me a stainless system for my series 1, which runs a 2.5l petrol with ACR SU carb and branch manifold.
Not cheap but he made a good job.
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BaronDefenders



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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 90 Td5 SW Santorini Black
I’ve got a set of 3.9 manifolds to work with now, but I’m going to have a bespoke system made at a place near Stroud. Charlie

1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD)
2002 Td5 90 (SOLD)
2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD)

1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored)
1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE)
2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK)
2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build)

Instagram: @BaronDefenders
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