that NBR dude Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 Hey all Im wanting a new exhasut for the mini. Something like a Maniflow large bore 2.5 ect ect. My main worry is, I want a centre Exit on the clubman as it will look so much cooler, but being an estate, can you fit a standard centre exit exhaust to an Estate with the longer wheelbase? If all else fails, I can just get an Estate/Van side exit, but I really want to try and get a centre exit exhaust for looks. If anyone knows please help >_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siders77 Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 Talk to Prawn(I think it is, sorry if it's not! :"> ) He knows quite a lot about Minis. >_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 probably no hlep but you could go along the custom route??? theres loads of places that will be happy to make you an exhaust exactly how you want it, you can even provide the back box for most places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that NBR dude Posted September 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 Talk to Prawn(I think it is, sorry if it's not! :"> ) He knows quite a lot about Minis. (Y) ← Yea just been talking to Nick on MSN. Neither of us were entirely sure. Hence why I started this topic. Theres lots of mini mad people on here so Im sure someone will have some idea >_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 Im pretty sure you can buy special van/pickup exhausts from most large mini stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prawny Baby Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 currently scanning minispares.... ive had a thought.... BUGGER! i was hoping, that the estate/van link pipe would be straight, and the side exit kink would be on the rear back, but looking in this pic http://www.minispares.com/Product.aspx?pid=38079 it would appear that the link pipe has the kink.... obviously your going to need a stage 1 kit.... and a decent LCB manifold.... although i would seriously suggest you DONT get a real stage 1 kit, and buy the parts seperately, as there are very few stg 1 kits that use decent quality bits! a way around your problem, would be to buy yourself an 1 3/4'' saloon system, with your desired large bore centre exit tail pipe.... and also a straight through, 1 7/8ths link pipe.... cut the link pipe, leaving a section around 18'' long. leave one end untouched, but cut 4 slots into the other end, around 4'' deep each. slide the normal end onto your LCB's Y piece and clamp up as normal. then, using LOTS of fire gum, and " clamps, facing opposite each other, slide the end of your 1 3/4'' system INSIDE the 1 7/8ths pipe, and clamp it up at the desired length the slots will allow the larger pipe to close around the smaller, and if you have a good amount of fire gum in there, and dont squish it out of round, it will give you a perfect seal and you will be able to choose what length exhaust you want! all for about an extra £14 over the saloon system-get the saloon system you want, and a mild steel (none of this stainless rubbish!) link pipe is around £14! alternatively, just do it the other way round if you decide to go for a 1 7/8ths system, using the 1 3/4 pipe form the y piece! either way.... if you want something a bit more permentent, get the two link pipes, set the length, and weld it around! job done! either way andy, theres not really any more than an extra 30mins work over fitting any other exhaust! just make sure you dont drill into your fuel tank when fitting the back box :) youll need to put two new holes in the subby :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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