Rear end Quad Conversion Progress.

Looking good buddy :thumbsup:
The only problem you may have is clearance around the battery box area. You won't know until test fitting. And as said before the charcoal filter thing.

It looks very tidy. If you can get to me I could possibly help out with cutting and welding. But time is at a bit of a premium for me at the moment.
 
Will this kind of conversion cause any problems with the MAF, and in anyway affect the performance of the car? I have my eye on a couple of ///M quad exhausts at the moment that I was going to adapt, but this is quick solution for the time being, until I have time to do a full conversion.
 
GedS said:
Will this kind of conversion cause any problems with the MAF, and in anyway affect the performance of the car? I have my eye on a couple of ///M quad exhausts at the moment that I was going to adapt, but this is quick solution for the time being, until I have time to do a full conversion.
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Been running mine for years with a full ///M back box system and never had any issues whatsoever with MAF or performance.
 
cj10jeeper said:
GedS said:
Will this kind of conversion cause any problems with the MAF, and in anyway affect the performance of the car? I have my eye on a couple of ///M quad exhausts at the moment that I was going to adapt, but this is quick solution for the time being, until I have time to do a full conversion.
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Been running mine for years with a full ///M back box system and never had any issues whatsoever with MAF or performance.
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I mean the conversion done here. I have no concerns with the ///M pipes. Just thinking of doing the double to quad like he has done here, until I find the ///M ones at the right price. I could knock this up in a day. Would keep me happy for a while. :P
 
Dont see any reason why the T solution would cause issues. It barely changes flow from the standard left exit. Many have also run variants of this layout for years without trouble.
 
Machine monkey said:
Looking good buddy :thumbsup:
The only problem you may have is clearance around the battery box area. You won't know until test fitting. And as said before the charcoal filter thing.

It looks very tidy. If you can get to me I could possibly help out with cutting and welding. But time is at a bit of a premium for me at the moment.
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Cheers for the offer/advice Mat.Appreciated :thumbsup:
Managed to find someone local this morning who is willing to do it. Once I'm able to fit up the modded box I can check clearances etc. Think I should manage just moving the filter thing pipes or lobbing it in the bin. Whichever. :wink: Get pipes cut and tacked up then practice my welding skills. Unlike some I won't be able to "knock it out in a day" :poke: .......slowly slowly catchee monkey.
 
jakblade said:
Machine monkey said:
Looking good buddy :thumbsup:
The only problem you may have is clearance around the battery box area. You won't know until test fitting. And as said before the charcoal filter thing.

It looks very tidy. If you can get to me I could possibly help out with cutting and welding. But time is at a bit of a premium for me at the moment.
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Cheers for the offer/advice Mat.Appreciated :thumbsup:
Managed to find someone local this morning who is willing to do it. Once I'm able to fit up the modded box I can check clearances etc. Think I should manage just moving the filter thing pipes or lobbing it in the bin. Whichever. :wink: Get pipes cut and tacked up then practice my welding skills. Unlike some I won't be able to "knock it out in a day" :poke: .......slowly slowly catchee monkey.
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Don't rush it. What type of welding will you he doing?
Any advice help what ever ask if I can help I will :thumbsup:
 
Machine monkey said:
[post]1289978[/post] Don't rush it. What type of welding will you he doing?
Any advice help what ever ask if I can help I will
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Tend to take my time over most stuff tbh. I can arc weld a bit (stick stuff together)but more proficient in gas welding. Unfortunately don't have gas welding gear any more, never tried TIG welding, so arc it will be. I have a little 100amp inverter set that I have been using but it's been a number of years since i last arc welded. Just need some practice and to take my time.

thanks again for the offer of advice/assistance, appreciated... :thumbsup:
 
jakblade said:
Machine monkey said:
[post]1289978[/post] Don't rush it. What type of welding will you he doing?
Any advice help what ever ask if I can help I will
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Tend to take my time over most stuff tbh. I can arc weld a bit (stick stuff together)but more proficient in gas welding. Unfortunately don't have gas welding gear any more, never tried TIG welding, so arc it will be. I have a little 100amp inverter set that I have been using but it's been a number of years since i last arc welded. Just need some practice and to take my time.

thanks again for the offer of advice/assistance, appreciated... :thumbsup:
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Cool good on you. I will stick a hand full of 1.6 stainless steel rods in. They are small enougth to weld rather than blow holes in thin ish wall tube.
 
Machine monkey said:
[post]1290004[/post] Cool good on you. I will stick a hand full of 1.6 stainless steel rods in. They are small enougth to weld rather than blow holes in thin ish wall tube.
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Cheers Mat :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Once it's all finished I :driving: will have to have a ride down for a tea/coffee/beer whatever and a natter...
 
Managed to get someone to do the flanges £60 which I didn't reckon was bad. Box is off today ready to start test fitting other box with Quad Conversion.
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And yes I did start it up and yes I did rev it up, lots... :rofl: :thumbsup:

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Standard box removed.

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Box ont bench getting fettled..
 
Almost there....just the Monkey's tips to fit when they arrive....
A few pics of the almost finished article.
Yes and before anyone comments.......I'm no welder but I can stick s**t together.. :P
Heat wrapped the cross pipe for bit of extra tection. Reckon it looks OK through the modded bumper.
 

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Machine monkey said:
Sorry man!!they are in the post.
The welding looks ok seen much worse!!
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No need in any way to be sorry...all's good.. :thumbsup:

Just got ahead and couldn't wait. :oops:

Went for a shake down run last night it's not loud but just a bit fruity. Rumbles below 2500 rpm seems normal ish mid range after 5000 rpm sound comes on song. :driving:
 
Well , back to the beginning. Bought some M front air intakes so decided to fit them as well as dans front airscoop. Fitted the halo drl's into the airscoop. Just a couple of pics to show how they look.
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