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Tezm8
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Need New Exhaust

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hello there! I was wondering if anyone had any advice on which exhausts to buy my 1960 Morris 2 door saloon. the car has the original exhaust fitted. I have been looking at the larger bore exhausts available and I am wondering if they would be a nice addition. my problem is I haven't done anything to the exhaust since I've ad the car and need advice on if I decide to switch to the larger bore which parts will need replaced? and do I need to do anything to the engine? also if it is worth the change to the larger bore or is it better staying with the same size? I look forward to a reply soon!
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Re: Need New Exhaust

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If it's a standard engine - keep to a standard exhaust... Ask in your local autoparts place - they may be able to get an exhaust, and save you the carriage costs...
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Re: Need New Exhaust

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I did wonder what to do about replacing my exhaust which may only last a few more months. I've now picked up an Ital manifold and am keeping my eye out for a an SU 38 HIF so that when the exhaust gives up I can increase to 1.5" bore. My idea is to go for gradual improvement as and when I can afford the bits and I would like a 1275 engine one day......
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Re: Need New Exhaust

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To get the benefit of the larger carb - it should be on an unheated alloy inlet manifold. A 1275 would want a HIF 45 carb....
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Re: Need New Exhaust

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I recently got two from a local car parts place, they had to be made as none were in stock when ordered but delivered to the parts place only cost £37.50 each though they did take about 4 weeks. They seem well enough made but the silencer is quite a bit smaller. It hasnt been fitted yet though as my temporary repair (rolled tin, exhaust paste and jubilee clips..) hasnt started blowing yet!!


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If you intend keeping the car for a long time then it is worth fitting a stainless steel system. My Series MM system hs been on for 25 years
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The new stainless systems are not as good as the old stuff Mike and watch out for dubios quality
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Re: Need New Exhaust

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So is a bigger bore a good idea or not necessary?
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Re: Need New Exhaust

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Bigger bore = bigger cost, may only be available as twin silencer system?
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Re: Need New Exhaust

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Only if you are planning further modifications, i.e. 1 1/2" carb with a better cylinder head. Otherwise all you will do is make more noise :-?
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I said already - standard engine needs a standard exhaust. So unless you are planning modifications.... It would need a large bore manifold anyway... which would use a larger carb. All perfectly do-able, but are you up for it?
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Re: Need New Exhaust

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Thank you for all your comments its much appreciated. after all that I think im better off sticking with just a direct replacement. this is because although I intend on keeping my car for a considerable length of time I don't intend on doing too many modifications. originality is best in my mind and although I am only 19 I would rather keep it as the company intended instead of turning it into a boy racer car. thanks again for your replies!
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Re: Need New Exhaust

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One of the biggest character defining idiosyncrasies of a Morris Minor (especially the 1000 models) is the exhaust note. The 'parp' must be preserved! :lol:

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Re: Need New Exhaust

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keep it standard
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