Stainless exhaust systems

[WPR678B]

I am looking for input on stainless exhaust systems for the 140 series as it looks like I am going to have to take the plunge and buy one!

Does anyone have any input for me regarding any particular systems/suppliers either good or bad?

The car is a "keeper" so I want to buy the best possible system for a standard B20A set up.

Happy to get answers via PM if required!

Many thanks in advance!

[classicswede]

Auto or manual?

It is worth going to a slightly bigger bore to keep the heat down on the exhaust valves. This is very much worth while if running on unleaded

[WPR678B]

Sorry, its a manual, 1970, RHD, 145 as per my sig pic.

Thanks for the advise on the bore, noted!

[Billy Smalls]

That's weird, I decided this just morning to get a complete system for mine too - after hearing my wife drive off in it this morning, no more patching up will stop it sounding like a tractor. Mine's an auto so I guess will require a different shape around that area.

There is a company that advertise in the VOC magazine, going to try Brookhouse too.

Originally Posted by WPR678B

I am looking for input on stainless exhaust systems for the 140 series as it looks like I am going to have to take the plunge and buy one!

Does anyone have any input for me regarding any particular systems/suppliers either good or bad?

The car is a "keeper" so I want to buy the best possible system for a standard B20A set up.

Happy to get answers via PM if required!

Many thanks in advance!

[WPR678B]

Originally Posted by Billy Smalls

That's weird, I decided this just morning to get a complete system for mine too

How strange! Sounds like they must be united now they share internal organs! LOL!

I am looking for feedback about systems people have actually fitted and used if possible so if there is a certain make/supplier that seems to shine above the rest then that would be the one to go for.

[guitarman]

Personally I wouldn't go stainless; there's plenty of exhaust bits about for old Volvos, I got a complete new exhaust for my 164 for less than £100 a couple of years ago. Unless you're using the car as a daily it's going to be years before a regular exhaust rots out.

[guitarman]

And, yes, autos have a different down pipe shape to clear the bw35, certainly on a 164.

[Billy Smalls]

Originally Posted by guitarman

And, yes, autos have a different down pipe shape to clear the bw35, certainly on a 164.

Yes, I've discovered that too!! bugger

[WPR678B]

Thanks for all of the input so far, its all very useful.

Originally Posted by guitarman

Personally I wouldn't go stainless; there's plenty of exhaust bits about for old Volvos, I got a complete new exhaust for my 164 for less than £100 a couple of years ago. Unless you're using the car as a daily it's going to be years before a regular exhaust rots out.

I did replace most of the system (except the downpipe) with NOS sections 4 years ago when I recommissoned the old girl (one of the silencers was a genuine Volvo one too!) but I noticed the link pipe between the silencers had a small hole so had to sort it for its MOT. I removed the rear section and got a good cup full of water out of the back box when I tipped it up, so I guess it collects in there and that explains why the one's I took off when I got her were rotten on the bottom but still had their stickers on as if they had just been fitted.

Anymore input is welcomed though please!