[atari4x4]

jonno_racing wrote:

That's a press bend or crush bend gus

really?

looks like mandrel bent exhaust tube to me when comparing it to a press bend

[JrZook]

jonno_racing wrote:

That's a press bend or crush bend gus

J-Dawg I think you need glasses. Have a look again at those bends. They retain their diameter throughout the bend, no crushing.

[Heideisadog]

Well it's been a while since I posted this but I got my exhaust finally done today.
and well, the guy that did it did a terrible job. I specifically said what I wanted.
Extractors/hiflow cat/ x2 hotdog ressanators with 2inch piping. Making sure not to compromise my ground clearance as it's a USED and ABUSED 4x4.

Came back with Extractors/hiflow cat/ shitty bent 2inch pipe, shitty mounts and welds and a hack saw job to finish off at the tip.
I complained to the owner and he had a look and was shocked with how shit it was actually done. We both went into the workshop and had a chat with the fabricator and all he came back with was "that's all that can be done mate" the boss wasn't happy with this and sent him to his office while he talked to me about how they are going to fix it.

So tomorrow it's getting redone for free and I got my ressanators for free as they didn't put them on the first time and for all te trouble.
The boss/owner was actually a really helpful guy. Just put me in a shit mood. Though driving it home felt really good, power in the higher rev range has definately increased. But the sound of a 2inch straight through isn't to my liking, or the law for that matter at 101db's...

Couple photos of what you DONT want done to your zook. It's just all round shitty job.

[Heideisadog]

So much laziness right here... His excuse is there is a body mount in the way... Hmmm bend it around like the stock exhaust was? Nah that won't work... Idiot

Chopped the tip off with a hacksaw, sticks out heaps, isn't even straight and could have filed it smooth at least... More laziness.


Oh yeah, it also smacks my tow bar...

[Chop]

Wow that looks like a rookie job! I bet thats loud as!

[SierraDan]

Haha wow that is crap!

[Heideisadog]

Yeah way too loud for my liking! Back fires and gurgles to, which I don't mind at all )
But the workmanship is shocking

[suz_rolly]

WOW mate that is the worst job i have ever seen id be going and demanding it be fixed if he doesn't go to fair trading

[Heideisadog]

Yeah getting it redone today. The owner was shocked at how shit it was and he said they will start the system over again.
Hopefully it'll be fixed.
I'll update at the end of the day.

[neofitou]

No update?

You really really need the exhaust to come out the side like a stock one on a soft top too.
Otherwise too much exhaust gets sucked into the cabin, especially if you have the roof on and the rear window rolled up.

[Heideisadog]

So forgot about the update! Sorry!!

Basically, I took it back and wow. They actually did a bloody good job. Such a pity it had to go back though. But the owner said it was all free and I got my two resonators put in and it's just amazing now. Looks like what you would expect a exhaust shop to produce, great welds, new hangers and mounts, no loss of ground clearance, smooth tip and ever looks to have been sleeved over at the end and then cut which is nice. And they also gave it a coat of paint which is a nice touch!
Though I had a bolt rattle out on the end hanger yesterday when I was "rallying" the zook... Could have been my fault I guess. Easy fix!

Extractors-Cat

Pipe-Resonator

Over the diff

Tip-
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Finally a happy outcome!

[SierraDan]

Three hot dog mufflers?

[Heideisadog]

Just the two, and a hiflow cat. Actually isn't that loud at all... Surprised me!

[atari4x4]

[JrZook]

Keep your eye on the extractors and front pipe section. Unless the mounting system is well sorted they tend to crack. I ended up getting a flex pipe installed in mine at the extractor flange

[Heideisadog]

Aannndddd it doesn't let me see the video... Probably just making fun of it though!

Okay awesome! I definitely will keep an eye on that thanks!!