Beaudesert ,TaipanXP or Manta exhaust?

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Re: Beaudesert or TaipanXP exhaust?

Anybody with a D4D fitted a Beaudesert exhaust?

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Anybody with a D4D fitted a Beaudesert exhaust?

I have helped fit one. Installation of the dump pipe is much easier as the d4d has better access to the nuts that hold it to the turbo and there are only three to contend with.

The rest of the exhaust is identical to the 1kz exhaust (as is the factory unit) so I imagine gains would be very similar.

The factory muffler is a heavy " Baffle" type unit that I imagine doesn't help with flow and the section of pipe over the rear axle includes a big dent from the factory to clear the body (I kid you not :shock: )

I can't comment on the gains, but the person I helped with installation was happy with it.

Mick

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Hey Mick, dont you mean 3/8th drive?

i just cant get my hands in close enough once i have the spanner on the nut(between the pipe and block)

Try a 3/4 drive socket set.(1/2 is to big/ 1/4 is too small) With an extension, deep socket and universal joint/wobble bar you will have you hands out in the space between the fire wall and dump pipe, Much easier to work.

The nuts are very tight because they are a lock nut (The type were the top of the nut/last couple of threads are compressed)

Soak them well in CRC/Chemsearch or alike.

Mick

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Hey Mick, dont you mean 3/8th drive?

Doh... ops:
Yes you are right. Well spotted. 3/8" drive it is...

At least I know you guys actually read what I write :wink:

Mick

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What are people's experience with aftermarket exhausts on a D4D? In particular did it result in any vibration or droning.

I'd had pretty much decided to get a Taipan XP but when I spoke to a well respected diesel performance expert here in Perth he said that he has had a number of issues with fitting aftermarket exhausts (they mainly fit TaipanXP) to D4Ds, to the point where he advises against it. He said that the new exhaust quite often results in vibrations that are virtually impossible eliminate. I have not heard of this issue from any other source and would normally just right it off as sales BS, but like I said, this came from a very experienced, well known diesel performance expert.

Leachy

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Well i did get my exhaust on eventually, i just wasnt able to post my results as i was banned for a month posting something for sale, anyway after the exhaust i have noticed a much faster spool up, alot better fuel economy, good increase in low end torque and slightly better top end, but the biggest increase was in the mid range! It feels like a weapon to drive now, much better power delivery and its feels effortless even with 32s on it. Its always felt like a slug on the beach compared to my v8 rovers, but i am impressed now, it is a completly different vehicle to drive on the sand now, im confident that it will tow the camper on the sand now without needing my other truck on the end of snatch strap to get it up the bigger dunes.

Fuel economy - keep in mind these figures dont take in to account the under reading due to 32s - was around 1000-1100 max per 150-160L fill, i thought this was pretty poor for a 3L turbo deisel, its now getting around 1300 from the same ammount of fuel, still not great but a hell of a lot better just from an exhaust, btw it is a 2003 auto and those Kms were a mixture of around town and driving to work(Stockton to Black Bill)

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Which exhaust did you end up going with qserv? Did you request any unique specifications or anything?

Approx. cost?

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I got the beaudesert, with the HPC coating on the dump pipe, it cost around 1050 including postage i think it was?

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Did you keep the Cat converter in there or not?

thanks

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I've just had the Taipanxp added to my 2004 Prado Grande Auto 1kz along with a K&N and turbo boost booster (+2psi boost). I have definitely notice a significant change in the motors willingness to rev past 3000rpm, now makes usable power up to late 3's. Also motor revs spool faster through 1,000rpm to 2,000rpm. Fuel economy has significantly changed (have done 2,000ks so far for a 7-8% fuel economy improvement (I have a safari chip installed as well)). Whilst exhaust noise isn't an issue (at any speed) there is definitely a "coarseness" around idle that is now present (more vibration) but onec underway it smooths out completely. K&N adds a lot of induction noise at low speed and larger throttle openings. All up am happy with the changes given the power increase and drivability.

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Hi noelpolar, What is the turbo boost device you have, how does it work?

I've just had the Taipanxp added to my 2004 Prado Grande Auto 1kz along with a K&N and turbo boost booster (+2psi boost). I have definitely notice a significant change in the motors willingness to rev past 3000rpm, now makes usable power up to late 3's. Also motor revs spool faster through 1,000rpm to 2,000rpm. Fuel economy has significantly changed (have done 2,000ks so far for a 7-8% fuel economy improvement (I have a safari chip installed as well)). Whilst exhaust noise isn't an issue (at any speed) there is definitely a "coarseness" around idle that is now present (more vibration) but onec underway it smooths out completely. K&N adds a lot of induction noise at low speed and larger throttle openings. All up am happy with the changes given the power increase and drivability.

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What is the turbo boost device you have, how does it work?

It would be a bleed/shuttle valve in the waste gate actuator line.

I notice you have a D4D, the only way to lift the boost on your engine is electronically via the ECU.

Mick

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Mick got it in one......

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Re: Beaudesert or TaipanXP exhaust?

What is the turbo boost device you have, how does it work?

It would be a bleed/shuttle valve in the waste gate actuator line.

I notice you have a D4D, the only way to lift the boost on your engine is electronically via the ECU.

Mick

Hi Mick
Could you tell me where to get one of these bleed /shutttle valves please?
And how hard are they to fit,Can i do it my self?Iam not to bad at working on cars..
Cheers Jon

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Hi Mick
Could you tell me where to get one of these bleed /shutttle valves please?
And how hard are they to fit,Can i do it my self?Iam not to bad at working on cars..
Cheers Jon

Thread running on 1kz boost controller here with all the information you need:

Boost controller

Mick