I got a quote today from my local guy to fit twin straight through exhausts but he couldnt give me a price for the matching stock tip.
Anyone know the price or is there an alternative non stock tip.
I must admit though I really like the twin tips that some have such as stimulate's tips.

cant buy the stock tip unless you get the whole muffler.
yet to find a close after market approximation. doesnt mean there isnt one though.
could try asking the other SA boys if they kept their exhaust systems when they changed?
(there have been a few threads on this btw)

i reckon it would look so hot to have twin tips that are angle cut, but also have the outside pipe of the twins a little shorter than the inside. Like this
http://www.bestmufflers.com/bshop/product_info.php?cPath=374_380&products_id=2712&osCsid=ad2353e81b79635ae9f2fc14b6bf5d6a

But dual, one on each side.Looks awesome on my mate's VE SSV

Why not get the VE mufflers? I think KJ has done that ....

By the time you tracked down a stock VRX or GT tip (and as Stormie says you'd have trouble finding one that wasn't attached to the stock muffler) you might as well get two new tips anyway. The Crummydore style angle cut twin tips would look good as Straty says, but I've priced them and they cost a bomb.
Here's a nice looking Lukey one at Best Mufflers, comes in left & right, but costs $185 each side before postage:
http://www.bestmufflers.com/bshop/product_info.php?cPath=374_380&products_id=2670&osCsid=ad2353e81b79635ae9f2fc14b6bf5d6a
Blackstar - my VE mufflers came without tips, I got my tips from the 'specials' bin at SCA for a whopping $25 each (down from $80 each). Stainless steel, single 4" outlet twin wall design.

KJ.

I guess I could sell the stock tip on ebay?
PS whats SCA?Cheeers

I guess I could sell the stock tip on ebay?
PS whats SCA?Cheeers

SCA = supercheap auto

Damn I just figured out 'SCA' I'll drop in tomorrow
Shouldnt have had that last glass

I got a quote today from my local guy to fit twin straight through exhausts but he couldnt give me a price for the matching stock tip.
Anyone know the price or is there an alternative non stock tip.
I must admit though I really like the twin tips that some have such as stimulate's tips.

hey mate left some info on exhaust prices on your profile the other day, check it out.

Damn I just figured out 'SCA' I'll drop in tomorrow
Shouldnt have had that last glass

Chris,

Sorry for the bum steer, I now remember it was Repco not SCA. They have stores right next to each other on Commercial Rd Port Adelaide, so I sometimes mix them up. But it was nine months ago, so unlikely they still have any of the same tips on special.

KJ.

I got a quote today from my local guy to fit twin straight through exhausts but he couldnt give me a price for the matching stock tip.
Anyone know the price or is there an alternative non stock tip.
I must admit though I really like the twin tips that some have such as stimulate's tips.

What was the quote? (if I may ask). I'd still like to do that one day. Is it start from behind the cat? Is the guy aware that a larger (ie Berklee) muffler will not fit on the other side? He's gonna do the cutting of the rear bar too?
As for tip, why not check a wreckers? Always plenty of wrecked 380s people are linking here; a tip shouldn't be that hard to get. Or forsake your's and add 2 new ones that look similar. Or go for 2 dualies like the VE V8s (wouldn't fit standard cut out though).

Well the quote was $500 with a new freeflow muffler to match my existing plus all pipework and cutting out bottom spoiler excluding tips.

I enquired at Mitsi dealers and you cant buy the GT tip separately. I tried local wreckers no luck.
Some of the s/steel twin tips are crazy prices at $150 - $250 EACH!
I have found a couple of s/steel twins with rolled ends on ebay for $50 each so have ordered them tonight.
I hope to get it done after easter so will post the pics. :roflwtf:

i payed that for my first duel exhaust. second round was a shit load more than that.

Is the guy aware that a larger (ie Berklee) muffler will not fit on the other side?

Can someone please explain why the Berklee BS0655 muffler will not fit on the passenger side of the 380?

As you would all know, the TMR Dual Exhaust kit for 380's uses the stock muffler on the passenger side.

Looking at the muffler sizes:
- Berklee BS0655 = 510mm x 250mm x 150mm
- Stock 380 = 500mm x 280mm x 160mm

Does the extra 10mm in length stop it from fitting?

Can someone please explain why the Berklee BS0655 muffler will not fit on the passenger side of the 380?

As you would all know, the TMR Dual Exhaust kit for 380's uses the stock muffler on the passenger side.

Looking at the muffler sizes:
- Berklee BS0655 = 510mm x 250mm x 150mm
- Stock 380 = 500mm x 280mm x 160mm

Does the extra 10mm in length stop it from fitting?

KJ380 can explain it better, or some of the others that have done this - but from memory they said the fuel line or something obstructs part of the cavity/space where the muffler would sit. Yes I think the extra length hits something, preventing the fit.
Yes the TMRs ran with dual exhausts, and plenty other makes will fit the other side - but just not a Berklee. I think Foozrcool uses (and recommends) Supercats which are small enough to fit on the passenger side. Therefore, someone like me, who has a Berklee muffler, would have to scrap it and get 2 smaller Supercats instead. If you haven't done anything yet, decide first whether you want 1 muffler or 2... if you just want the 1 I can recommend (as do others) the Berklee.

Yes the TMRs ran with dual exhausts, and plenty other makes will fit the other side - but just not a Berklee. I think Foozrcool uses (and recommends) Supercats which are small enough to fit on the passenger side. Therefore, someone like me, who has a Berklee muffler, would have to scrap it and get 2 smaller Supercats instead. If you haven't done anything yet, decide first whether you want 1 muffler or 2... if you just want the 1 I can recommend (as do others) the Berklee.

My Supercats aren't small they are as long as the Berklee, someone has had a bumsteer on this one & everyone seems to treat it as gospel :nuts:

My Supercats aren't small they are as long as the Berklee, someone has had a bumsteer on this one & everyone seems to treat it as gospel :nuts:

Oh, my mistake. It must have been KJ380 and whatever he fitted. What is the best brand that will slot straight in?

I tried three different exhaust shops, they took measurements, and they all said the Berklee BS0655 won't fit on the passenger side. Well at least not tucked up at the same level as the driver's side.

The problem is the fuel filler pipe and it's metal cover, it sticks down a fair way into the space where the muffler would go.

You could hang a Berklee BS0655 under the fuel filler cover, but it would be very low and look stoopid. Let alone ground clearance with a lowered car like mine.

But as suggested by Fooz some time ago, maybe the cover could be removed, cut or modified in some way so the Berklee will fit at the right height.

I chose not to experiment with this as I didn't like the idea of a hot muffler very close to an unprotected fuel line.

I don't know how Mitsu managed to fit a stock muffler on the TMR 380 on the passenger side, I'm guessing they relocated or modified the fuel filler pipe and/or cover in some way. I'd love to crawl under a TMR and have a look.

I'd be happy to fit twin BS0655 if someone else takes the plunge and sees if it can be done!

KJ.

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I don't know how Mitsu managed to fit a stock muffler on the TMR 380 on the passenger side, I'm guessing they relocated or modified the fuel filler pipe and/or cover in some way. I'd love to crawl under a TMR and have a look.

I'd be happy to fit twin BS0655 if someone else takes the plunge and sees if it can be done!

KJ.


I'll take some pics and post them for you?

I'll take some pics and post them for you?

That would be great and I can show them to my exhaust guy

My 2 twin tips arrived today. Getting them fitted Friday.

My 2 twin tips arrived today. Getting them fitted Friday.

What mufflers did you get Chris?

KJ.

I asked the guy to match up the new muffler with the straight through I had fitted last year.
I will confirm after fitting on Friday but I believe it was a large powerflow.

Those of you that have twin exhausts would you say they were quieter than single muffler?

Those of you that have twin exhausts would you say they were quieter than single muffler?

Probably. But I didn't go from single of one type of muffler to dual of the same type.

I went from stock muffler to smallish Lukey Ultraflow (way too loud & droney) to single Berklee BS0655 (very quiet most times, nice growl under WOT, no drone at all) to extractors & dual system with twin smallish Berklee Pex (medium loud, not quite as loud as the single Lukey, but still way too droney) to dual Crummydore SV6 mufflers (very nice burble at idle, slightly loud under WOT, now starting to develop a slight drone when under pressure - like going up a hill - between 2,000 & 3,000 rpm).

But comparing the twin Berklee Pex with the single Lukey Ultraflow, which IIRC were the same size (14" x 8" x 5") and very similar internally, the twins were slightly quieter. And that was with extractors v stock exhaust manifolds. But both setups droned way too much.

So i'd say that twins will probably be slightly quieter than a single of the same type. I think it might also depend on the pipe diameter. Unless you are looking to really do some work on the motor (S/C, turbo, beefed up internals etc), there is no point going to 3" diameter pipe. It would probably result in reduced performance and increased noise & drone, so just stick with 2 and 1/2" pipe.

As many of us have found the hard (& expensive!) way, if you want a straight through muffler on a 380 that doesn't drone, whether single or dual system, bigger is definitely better, and you should go for the biggest one(s) you can find that will fit. I'm still waiting for someone to 'prove' that a Berklee BS0655 will fit on the passenger side, and if someone ever manages to do this that's the way I will go.

KJ.

Probably. But I didn't go from single of one type of muffler to dual of the same type.

I went from stock muffler to smallish Lukey Ultraflow (way too loud & droney) to single Berklee BS0655 (very quiet most times, nice growl under WOT, no drone at all) to extractors & dual system with twin smallish Beeklee Pex (medium loud, not quite as loud as the single Lukey, but still way too droney) to dual Crummydore SV6 mufflers (very nice burble at idle, slightly loud under WOT, now starting to develop a slight drone when under pressure - like going up a hill - between 2,000 & 3,000 rpm).

But comparing the twin Berklee Pex with the single Lukey Ultraflow, which IIRC were the same size (14" x 8" x 5") and very similar internally, the twins were slightly quieter. And that was with extractors v stock exhaust manifolds. But both setups droned way too much.

So i'd say that twins will probably be slightly quieter than a single of the same type. I think it might also depend on the pipe diameter. Unless you are looking to really do some work on the motor (S/C, turbo, beefed up internals etc), there is no point going to 3" diameter pipe. It would probably result in reduced performance and increased noise & drone, so just stick with 2 and 1/2" pipe.

As many of us have found the hard (& expensive!) way, if you want a straight through muffler on a 380 that doesn't drone, whether single or dual system, bigger is definitely better, and you should go for the biggest one(s) you can find that will fit. I'm still waiting for someone to 'prove' that a Berklee BS0655 will fit on the passenger side, and if someone ever manages to do this that's the way I will go.

KJ.
Pheww!!
What did you do with all the old ironmongery?

Pheww!!
What did you do with all the old ironmongery?

Still got the stock muffler & the Lukey Ultraflow, can't seem to sell them. Both low ks in good nick.

Sold the Berklee to Braedz (& he loves it, reckon I should have charged him double what I did!).

Exhaust shop took back the twin Berklee Pex when I swapped them for the SV6 Crummydore mufflers, and took $150 off the bill.

KJ.

Yep, bargain of the century I got from KJ lol

Well they're on. Look pretty awesome from the rear 2.5" in to twin 3"" out.
Didnt check when I bought them that they were 3" out but what the heck
Will upload some photos tonite.
No problem fitting the muffler on the passenger side apparently'
Sounds pretty good too

Well they're on. Look pretty awesome from the rear 2.5" in to twin 3"" out.
Didnt check when I bought them that they were 3" out but what the heck
Will upload some photos tonite.
No problem fitting the muffler on the passenger side apparently'
Sounds pretty good too

Can you get some pics from ground level showing up under the rear? I wanna see how the mufflers sit.
I recall being told (by someone, can't remember who) that duals will sound a tad louder as you need them to be smaller (ie passenger side smaller, so other side smaller to match). Very interesting if you had no fitment problems of the second muffler.

Dammit I cant remember how to upload an image. I have them on photobucket.
I should have taken some pics underneath when I was at the garage.
I noticed the new muffler seemed 'slightly' smaller than the righthandside. The guy told me it was a 'Redback" box but had no trouble fitting it.
It sounds really burbly on the short drive home but I am going to Loxton tomorrow so I will have over 2 hours to listen

Well there they are on the avatar.
I'll put some more in the album tomorrow

nice...looks tuff.....so what exactly did you get done in terms of where and how the system split from one into two...

and what mufflers and tips did you use

and how much was it...???

happy...????

How did they shape the left cut out....

does it look as good as the std right ..??

or was that reshaped as well

question questions lol

photobucket.....copy the link from there.....click on the picture frame above when you edit....paste in link and enter...

Can you also photo a close-up of the twin tips showing the bumper cut-out? It looks like the original-right side has been extended, with the left side to match - as duals couldn't possibly fit the original cut-out shape. But nicely done, looks tough! Just need some big rims to finish it off.

nice...looks tuff.....so what exactly did you get done in terms of where and how the system split from one into two...

and what mufflers and tips did you use

and how much was it...???

happy...????

How did they shape the left cut out....

does it look as good as the std right ..??

or was that reshaped as well

question questions lol

Well the tips were off ebay NPOWER stainless steel with rolled ends about $50 each
Estimate was $500 but he was on it nearly all day so could be more. Hes a one man show and did a good job (would reccommend him)

Yes the r/h side was extended and he took a template and matched the opening on the l/h side.
Going on 2hour+ journey tomorrow so will have a goog idea on sound etc by then.


photobucket.....copy the link from there.....click on the picture frame above when you edit....paste in link and

enter...
Well the tips were off ebay NPOWER stainless steel with rolled ends about $50 each
Estimate was $500 but he was on it nearly all day so could be more. Hes a one man show and did a good job (would reccommend him)

Yes the r/h side was extended and he took a template and matched the opening on the l/h side.
Going on 2hour+ journey tomorrow so will have a goog idea on sound etc by then.

I must say the twins look good

can we get a bigger picture though I would like to see the cut out

The first URL works if you get rid of the extra http://, so it looks like this:

http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab54/chrisv/twinsjpg.jpg

KJ.

Cheers for that

I must say the twins look good

can we get a bigger picture though I would like to see the cut out


I'll do that

http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab54/chrisv/twinsjpg.jpg


Fixed man I do like but the cut looks a bit rough maybe just the pic

The first URL works if you get rid of the extra http://, so it looks like this:

http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab54/chrisv/twinsjpg.jpg

KJ.

and then you copy and paste that url into the picture thingy,so this happens...lol..

http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab54/chrisv/twinsjpg.jpg

damm Mecha,stop thinking and doing what im doing...lol

It looks Really tough with the VRX wing

http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab54/chrisv/twinsjpg.jpg


Fixed man I do like but the cut looks a bit rough maybe just the pic

Nah, I reckon it looks pretty smooth. Just the reflections of the chrome tips you're seeing maybe.

Just realised, we've gone from no working pic to three full size ones in a row in no time flat!

KJ.

yeah I thought so would like a different angle to see the rest of the work very impressed though

Mecha you've got to do this to yours!

so is each tip 2.5 inch or 2?

Just as a sidenote: I'd never thought I'd like dual twin-tips on a 380. Until now.

That looks AWESOME!

Mecha you've got to do this to yours!


need to buy a new house first

But I do have a spare lower rear bar insert for when I do get around to it

I just aint told the Mrs my next upgrade

Looks awesome Chris, love to know what it sounds like!!!

I like the twin dualies over the single dualies.
I'll have to go back to the place that did my muffler, to see if they can do this (and find out how much $$$).

Get rid of the ralliart badge...it looks all wrong. (hope you don't mind honest criticism) :)

:stoopid:.....like...:roflwtf: has a "RALLIART" badge got to do with a 380,a GT at that...

...and (honest and subjective critism now) that extra rear spoiler.....

but the rear tips.....now they are good.

I think the rear wing looks great. The only thing that stops me getting one is even greater restricted rear vision.

I think the rear wing looks great. The only thing that stops me getting one is even greater restricted rear vision.

I've had my rear wing on now for a bit over two weeks and I gotta agree, it really restricts rear vision (which as we all know isn't too flash on a 380 to start with).

KJ.

Believe it or not it's something you get used to.

What? no rear vision at all?

get rid of the wing i did that with my 03 vr-x and it look awesome so many ppl at first look think its a skyline

hey could anyone suggest ppl i could go to, to get twin exhaust and also to get the rear bumper fabed to fit or should i just get a new one with twin holes???

dude the tips look sweeet!! im not huge on spoilers, but it looks ok. I think you should paint your lower insert gunmetal or black.

Can you do a photo down on the ground looking up under the rear? I especially like that you cannot see any mufflers, just the tips. My Berklee is as big as a beer keg and stands out way too much...

What? no rear vision at all?

Tint the windows as well and you'll get the picture.

Tint the windows as well and you'll get the picture.

haha, done that. When I first put a trailer on the back - 7 X 4, mind, I couldn't see any of it!

If I lift myself out of the seat and crane back I can just see the end.

No wings for me!

Called TMR today to get a quote from them on the exhaust used on the TMR 380, they said $1800. That's for a dual 2 1/4 exhaust from the cat back, with oval tips, and exhaust heat shields for the rear bar. I got quoted from a place in Orange $600 for a dual 2" from the first muffler back, with 2 free-flow Redback mufflers and twin tips. TMR is a fair bit more expensive, but i suppose they are allowed to be cause they a a big company.

I've had my rear wing on now for a bit over two weeks and I gotta agree, it really restricts rear vision (which as we all know isn't too flash on a 380 to start with).

KJ.

The 380 rear view mirror has double adjustment with two ball joints, as a result it is possible to position it closer to the top of the screen to obtain a view over the rear wing. This worked for me.

The 380 rear view mirror has double adjustment with two ball joints, as a result it is possible to position it closer to the top of the screen to obtain a view over the rear wing. This worked for me.

I have an annoying rattle from my rear view mirror and it seems a bit loose. Can it be tightened and is there a special tool needed?

I've had my rear wing on now for a bit over two weeks and I gotta agree, it really restricts rear vision (which as we all know isn't too flash on a 380 to start with).

KJ.
I never look out the back LOL
Seriously... it doesnt impeed my rear vision at all

so is each tip 2.5 inch or 2?
Each tip is 3" !!!!
I didnt realise that when I ordered them.

We need a mirror thread LOL.

I didn't know you could reposition it.

Well just got back from Renmark and Loxton.
First the bloody locusts!!! I had to stop at the inlaws in Swan Reach and spent an hour hosing out the fron grilles and radiator even though I had put netting over the grills. The swarms were huge, like driving into an air raid with flack coming the whole time

The exhausts sounded awesome very little drone except that annoying rev range when it changes to 5th too early but I just flip it into 4th and it just burbles nicely.
I will take some close up shots tomorrow for those interested and post it (well try anyway)
And yes the ralliart badge does look out of place. I had one and put it on for a bit of show. It can come off tomorrow.

Each tip is 3" !!!!
I didnt realise that when I ordered them.

Wow that's huge. I just realised that you wrote that earlier.
Personally I think they are too big, but they still look fricken sweet.

Looks awesome Chris, love to know what it sounds like!!!
I'll try and post the sound on utube

I called in to pay the bill today and picked up the old GT tip. So if anyone is looking for one drop me a line.

Ok I'll give you ten bucks for it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJadhRGWvRE
Check out the youtube link. I did a close up of the cut out for the second exhaust.
Sounds not that brilliant as it was on a little flipcam

Looks good. How far back are the mufflers? Mine's literally right behind the chrome tip, but looks like yours are much further back (looks better that way). And your tips are much higher into the cut-outs too... mine's down a bit lower (but same as standard).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJadhRGWvRE
Check out the youtube link. I did a close up of the cut out for the second exhaust.
Sounds not that brilliant as it was on a little flipcam

spoiler looks great with the lip

I replaced those 3" twin tips with 2.5". Looks much better not so 'boy racer".
Also replaced the new Redback muffler for a 'Powerflow' as I found the redback too noisy at certain revs for what I wanted.

I replaced those 3" twin tips with 2.5". Looks much better not so 'boy racer".
Also replaced the new Redback muffler for a 'Powerflow' as I found the redback too noisy at certain revs for what I wanted.

Got 2.5"s on mine. They're the go mate, dont have to alter the original cut out too:happy:

Where abouts did you get your system put on? And how much did it cost you all up? And what brand muffler are they? It looks and sounds sweet, Definatley wouldnt mind have that on mine

I replaced those 3" twin tips with 2.5". Looks much better not so 'boy racer".
Also replaced the new Redback muffler for a 'Powerflow' as I found the redback too noisy at certain revs for what I wanted.

Chris,

Too noisy or too droney or both?

I suspected the Redback mufflers would be a bit too droney for your liking.

KJ.

Chris,

Too noisy or too droney or both?

I suspected the Redback mufflers would be a bit too droney for your liking.

KJ.

Both, too noisy and droney with the Redback. Now with 2 Powerfolows the exhaust note is just what I want. Nice Burble on tickover and absolutely no drone. All up cost was about$580 including the twin tips (ebay) and cutting out rear bar.
My exhaust guy swapped over the Redback at no charge. Exhaust Wizard in Willaston,Gawler.
I'll post pics of the smaller tips later

http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab54/chrisv/twinsjpg.jpg






im thinking about twin tips now, i thought just another one the same as standard would look good but mate, that looks GREAT, on the to-do list for sure

http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab54/chrisv/25comp-1.jpg
These are the 2.5" tips. I think they look more "subtle" not quite like a set of naval guns.
Good sound too, no drone

Woops lol, Bought my tips of the NPOWER website, didnt read it quite properly, Got 2x 2.5 inch in and dual 3.5 inch out's, Certainly going to bring a new meaning to the term "cannons" Get them put on next week see how they sound.

http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab54/chrisv/25comp-1.jpg
These are the 2.5" tips. I think they look more "subtle" not quite like a set of naval guns.
Good sound too, no drone

mmmm.....liked the look of the old tips really,the new ones look like they are too far apart,still,i guess you know better as you can see them in the flesh


and what did you do with the old ones...still have them.....let me know.....

Woops lol, Bought my tips of the NPOWER website, didnt read it quite properly, Got 2x 2.5 inch in and dual 3.5 inch out's, Certainly going to bring a new meaning to the term "cannons" Get them put on next week see how they sound.

LOL Yes I did the same. Personal preference here. I thought they were too big. Other people thought they looked and sounded great. I have changed mine to 2.5" out