Oddball Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Hi All I have a 2in single bore exhaust system on my 6 with one box. The system came originally from Racetorations including a 6,2,1 manifold. Three years ago I replaced the silencer with a phoenix unit I acquired at Malvern and this did quieten things down a bit. However the exhaust if still a bit loud and it generates a course high-pitched sound unlike the much-loved richer deeper growl that we all love. Having spoken with phoenix they do produce a quieter version of the box I have (PXTH 606Q) but cannot tell me how much quieter it if. Does anyone have one have any knowledge of this silencer and its performance? The other possible answer is to go to Longlife exhausts and add in another small silencer further up the system. My car runs on triple Weber’s which also adds to the noise so a quieter exhaust can only help Thanks Cameron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scotty Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Think you must be getting old mate ! Thought yours was quiet compared to mine as well Maybe its all those carpet tacks rattling about inside the silencer making the noise Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oddball Posted May 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Think you must be getting old mate ! Thought yours was quiet compared to mine as well Maybe its all those carpet tacks rattling about inside the silencer making the noise I was in Dundee all day on Sunday, (it wasny meee), and less of the OLD!! see you soon Cameron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scotty Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 When I was a wean the old potato jammed in the exhaust quietened cars for a wee while -- until there was a loud bang as it came out like mash ! You could always try that . Look on the bright side , at your age everyone starts to go deaf anyway so it wont be a problem for long. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richard71 Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Driving through Dundeech, I'd welcome a louder exhaust . In fact, will be driving through on Friday on my way to Aberdeen, fingers crossed the weather will be fine and I'll take the TR. Richard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Hi All I have a 2in single bore exhaust system on my 6 with one box. The system came originally from Racetorations including a 6,2,1 manifold. Three years ago I replaced the silencer with a phoenix unit I acquired at Malvern and this did quieten things down a bit. However the exhaust if still a bit loud and it generates a course high-pitched sound unlike the much-loved richer deeper growl that we all love. Having spoken with phoenix they do produce a quieter version of the box I have (PXTH 606Q) but cannot tell me how much quieter it if. Does anyone have one have any knowledge of this silencer and its performance? The other possible answer is to go to Longlife exhausts and add in another small silencer further up the system. My car runs on triple Weber’s which also adds to the noise so a quieter exhaust can only help Thanks Cameron Hi Cameron If it makes you feel a bit younger I agree with you on that system,I had the same a few years back although it sounds nice after a long trip the resonance starts to get on you I switched back to a twin silencer Regards Neil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oddball Posted May 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Hi Cameron If it makes you feel a bit younger I agree with you on that system,I had the same a few years back although it sounds nice after a long trip the resonance starts to get on you I switched back to a twin silencer Regards Neil Thank you Neil, the first sensible reply, however even you had to bring up the age issue. Scotty is a little younger but he's catching up fast all the Best Cameron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scotty Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Here you , just because I am turning into a slap head dont let that make you think I am aging . I'm only 21 you know . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 (edited) Thank you Neil, the first sensible reply, however even you had to bring up the age issue. Scotty is a little younger but he's catching up fast all the Best Cameron Hi Cameron No offence intended lad Now you guys north of the border you are as old as you feel Regards Neil Ps Cameron Without the benefit of a surrey/hard top I would go back to a twin system I at that time could not find single silencer that would do the job. Edited May 19, 2009 by ntc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scotty Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 No offence intended lad Now you guys north of the border you are as old as you feel Neil , I've always been told you are only as old as the woman you feel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytr5 Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 After driving a few thousand miles with a straight throu exhaust silencer and getting resonance boom I decided to try the quieter silencer from Phoenix which was designed for the German TUV market.Fitted it and although it did quieten things down a bit it was not as much as I would have liked.Well after putting on more than a few thousand miles including Europe it is so much quieter and I am now very happy.It is a joy to cruise at 70+ in overdrive top now. Regards Harry TR5 Nutter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oddball Posted May 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 After driving a few thousand miles with a straight throu exhaust silencer and getting resonance boom I decided to try the quieter silencer from Phoenix which was designed for the German TUV market.Fitted it and although it did quieten things down a bit it was not as much as I would have liked.Well after putting on more than a few thousand miles including Europe it is so much quieter and I am now very happy.It is a joy to cruise at 70+ in overdrive top now.Regards Harry TR5 Nutter. Thanks Harry, that's what I was hoping to hear. Cameron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 (edited) After driving a few thousand miles with a straight throu exhaust silencer and getting resonance boom I decided to try the quieter silencer from Phoenix which was designed for the German TUV market.Fitted it and although it did quieten things down a bit it was not as much as I would have liked.Well after putting on more than a few thousand miles including Europe it is so much quieter and I am now very happy.It is a joy to cruise at 70+ in overdrive top now.Regards Harry TR5 Nutter. Hi Harry Is that with the back light on or off? Regards Neil Edited May 20, 2009 by ntc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytr5 Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Hi Neil, My TR5 has had the back light from day one.The resonance was very intrusive and it also helped when I weakened off the metering unit.It was running to rich after running in.Happy days and now for power steering.Helmet on for the flack I am about to receive!. Regards Harry TR5 Nutter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
88V8 Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 ....now for power steering.Helmet on for the flack I am about to receive!. No, you know what we're thinking, we don't need to say it Ivor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trfella Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Hi Neil,My TR5 has had the back light from day one.The resonance was very intrusive and it also helped when I weakened off the metering unit.It was running to rich after running in.Happy days and now for power steering.Helmet on for the flack I am about to receive!. Regards Harry TR5 Nutter. You cover a fair distance in your car every year, so why not? Don't worry mate, I'll stick by your decision Quote Link to post Share on other sites
duncan Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Cameron, cheaper to wear ear muffs, pink acceptable ! Or wait till you are older & deafer, its cheaper again. Duncan ps, think I did hear you from Dundee Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fremont Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Touching on mufflers ( silencers ): does anyone know who has the 2" inlet/dual outlet Phoenix cross box for sale? I've been waiting for one since November and don't know if I'll ever see it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oddball Posted May 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Cameron, cheaper to wear ear muffs, pink acceptable ! Or wait till you are older & deafer, its cheaper again. Duncan ps, think I did hear you from Dundee Hi Duncan I like that "Wait until your older" comment, this obviously infers that I'm not yet old! I think Scotty owes you a pint for that All the Best Cameron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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