starider Posted Tuesday at 07:40 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 07:40 PM Hi, Just collected our 2007 Alphard from having a new complete stainless steel exhaust fitted. An amazing piece of work,my wife and I were invited under the lift to examine the finished job.It may seem unusual to wax lyrical about something that is rarely seen,but as a trained motor engineer and having fitted numerous exhaust systems,this one literally took my breath away.It had been perfectly manufactured and fitted accurately down the underside ,all the various contours fitted to perfection. I elected to have a polished tail pipe and of course the whole length[including a new S/S Cat.] was stainless steel, all the clamps and new brackets were S/S. The sensor boss was also S/S but unfortunately the new sensor I supplied had wiring which was not long enough,so they had fitted the original until I can lengthen the wiring. The cost was £1000 + the usual. Considering the cost of a genuine exhaust at almost double, this is a very good price and should out last the rest of the vehicle. I expect they are able to supply this type of exhaust for Alphards. The exhaust was fitted in Tavistock by the national chain POWERFLOW. There must be one near you somewhere in the UK. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starider Posted Tuesday at 08:31 PM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 08:31 PM Secondly to the above post, it would appear that the internal collapse of the Cat. had been causing the engine light coming on and the increase in fuel consumption. Driving home, the engine response and the general response was really noticeable [plus no engine warning light] and no rattle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picasso Posted Wednesday at 08:29 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 08:29 PM Looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigNev Posted Wednesday at 09:47 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 09:47 PM Looks sweet that mate! From your comment that price included a new catalytic converter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starider Posted Wednesday at 11:46 PM Author Share Posted Wednesday at 11:46 PM Hi Neville, apparently to comply with Japanese emissions regulations, this model Alphard has 2 cats. one is combined with the exhaust manifold and there is a secondary one in the exhaust pipe work, part the way from front with a sensor just after the cat. and yes the secondary cat was in with the price. Good value and excellent workmanship. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starider Posted Wednesday at 11:49 PM Author Share Posted Wednesday at 11:49 PM Forgot to say the small silencer before the main one was fitted to give a quieter exhaust note at my wife's request!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigNev Posted Thursday at 06:44 AM Share Posted Thursday at 06:44 AM Yes, that's what I thought! The secondary smaller one. Our Impreza had one, as does our current Subaru Outback. Really good to know, as we have a branch not far away at all from us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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