Free Flow Exhaust in Bangalore

vinaydas · 6th May 2010, 20:49

not yet jacs, i have not yet decided on this issue because im mainly confused with the numerous options.
But FFE is definitely on my to do list.

jacs · 7th May 2010, 11:38

Ok Vinay, please let me know if you finalize. I would also love to get the work done if we get a good buy.

But a small question! Does the FE drop much once FFE is installed?

rjstyles69 · 7th May 2010, 13:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by jacs

But a small question! Does the FE drop much once FFE is installed?

Yes it does and completely depends on your driving style. Drive sedate and it could give you some good figures else you will burn your pockets.

jacs · 7th May 2010, 13:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjstyles69

Yes it does and completely depends on your driving style. Drive sedate and it could give you some good figures else you will burn your pockets.

Considering I still maintain my driving style which gives me 10Kmpl worst in City (12Kmpl best in City). Will i still burn my pocket? I mean same RPMs would still reduce FE?

Pardon my ignorance being a noob to FFE.

vinaydas · 7th May 2010, 13:53

it should take some time for me to finalize on my FFE as im a little keen on getting my Car "ICE"D and FFE does not drop(at least most of the times if it is done by a good installer) but there are instances where your car FE have increased after installation of a FFE.
The reason why FE drops is people rev more harder to listen to the sweet sound of the car hence losing efficiency.

thelightening · 10th May 2010, 10:24

Raj in town now. Guys any suggestions before contacting him for doing FFE for my wagonR?

raghav.carfreak · 12th May 2010, 15:54

[quote=rjstyles69;1868627]If you dint know you could always get a completely muted end can or even retain the stock one.

I would like to know the advantage of getting a muted end can if there is any?
I am not a big fan of the sound and in case i sit with my parents they'll know I'm upto no good, I don't mind changing the end can if there is any particular advantage to it. I have retained the stock one as of now
My exhaust leaks are fine,(The hyundai guy put in 2 gaskets where the headers meet the stock exhaust) but I havn't retained my conical filter right now because i tried to use it for awhile and the sound became quite a bit for family usage above 2000rpm, Will go in for stock replacement filter when i collect the vitamin M
Thanks in advance
Cheers

ImranShahnawaz · 12th May 2010, 16:27

Guys, I got a quotation of 10.5k from Raj for complete FEE in my Wagon. Is it worth

raghav.carfreak · 12th May 2010, 16:58

I believe its a little on the expensive side, Because I got street spec headers for 6k and he told me the end can would cost around 2k, so around 8k for the entire set up, but then again, this was shabbir,and the car was a getz 1.3. probably Raj charges a premium

rjstyles69 · 12th May 2010, 18:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by jacs

Considering I still maintain my driving style which gives me 10Kmpl worst in City (12Kmpl best in City). Will i still burn my pocket? I mean same RPMs would still reduce FE?

Well this is how it works, you drivability improves in the lower rpms and hence gear shifts are seldom done. So ideally if you were to maintain your old driving style I see no harm.

But then the whole purpose of the FFE is defeated if you really don't wanna rev' the engine

.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinaydas

but there are instances where your car FE have increased after installation of a FFE.

I can testify on that statement. Burnt my cars clutch initially and then went on to learn how to drive at lower rpms and thereby improving the cars mileage.

Quote:

Originally Posted by raghav.carfreak

I would like to know the advantage of getting a muted end can if there is any?
I am not a big fan of the sound and in case i sit with my parents they'll know I'm upto no good, I don't mind changing the end can if there is any particular advantage to it.

You can get a muted aftermarket end can. I am sure the installer can fabricate one to meet your needs. They usually make use of glass wool to get the required sound.

Quote:

Originally Posted by raghav.carfreak

My exhaust leaks are fine,(The hyundai guy put in 2 gaskets where the headers meet the stock exhaust) but I havn't retained my conical filter right now because i tried to use it for awhile and the sound became quite a bit for family usage above 2000rpm, Will go in for stock replacement filter when i collect the vitamin M
Thanks in advance
Cheers

Good to know the exhaust gas leak issue has been sorted out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImranShahnawaz

Guys, I got a quotation of 10.5k from Raj for complete FEE in my Wagon. Is it worth

I paid something under 7k for my baleno's install, but then that was almost 3 yrs back. Prices could have gone up coz last year we were charged abt 8k for a Santro's job.

thelightening · 12th May 2010, 18:54

I too feel the same. When contacted Shabir, it was 8k Max, but when we contacted Raj we got a quote of 10k, with no negotiations. I too hope there is a premium factor, but for? For a WagonR with 1.1L engine 10k is bit more I feel.

vinaydas · 12th May 2010, 19:24

spoke to shabbir yesterday , for 1.2 palio he charges 8500.
i asked him if raj will do it, he said its his(raj)calculations and according to that i do the work.

thelightening · 13th May 2010, 08:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinaydas

spoke to shabbir yesterday , for 1.2 palio he charges 8500.
i asked him if raj will do it, he said its his(raj)calculations and according to that i do the work.

@Imran, Vinay's post gives us some hope. Can we confirm with Shabbir regarding this?

ImranShahnawaz · 14th May 2010, 16:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by raghav.carfreak

I believe its a little on the expensive side, Because I got street spec headers for 6k and he told me the end can would cost around 2k, so around 8k for the entire set up, but then again, this was shabbir,and the car was a getz 1.3. probably Raj charges a premium

Agree with you Raghav. it is just premium, he is not ready to adjust even Rs 500.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjstyles69

I paid something under 7k for my baleno's install, but then that was almost 3 yrs back. Prices could have gone up coz last year we were charged abt 8k for a Santro's job.

This year he increased another 2.5k. Though I agree that his work speaks. Now its my take to decide

Quote:

Originally Posted by thelightening

@Imran, Vinay's post gives us some hope. Can we confirm with Shabbir regarding this?

I know arun, but that is little bit risky.

Current pricing for full FEE from some of the tuners in Bangalore:

Raj: 10.5K (including installation), 2 day installation time

Automech (through dealer - Abdul) - 9.5k (including installation), delivery+installation 3 to 4 days.
They don't entertain direct purchase from mumbai through courier

, if a dealer is available in that city. Got a difference of 1.5k from the price quoted by vivek and the dealer.

FRK - 12.5K (including installation), 3 days installation time
only header and muffler change 10K, 3 days installation time

RAC - they also deals with automech

Regards,
Imran

lohithrao · 14th May 2010, 16:37

I am keen to go for a FE thinking to get it done by "Shabir" but need to come to blore for that. has anyone got ffe done by Anil in Mangalore?

btw if one drives sanely you can get better fe, with my OHC i got about 2kms more on hiway!

6th May 2010, 20:49	#196
vinaydas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,399 Thanked: 148 Times	not yet jacs, i have not yet decided on this issue because im mainly confused with the numerous options. But FFE is definitely on my to do list.
	() Thanks

7th May 2010, 11:38	#197
jacs Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kochi Posts: 1,499 Thanked: 1,047 Times View My Garage	Ok Vinay, please let me know if you finalize. I would also love to get the work done if we get a good buy. But a small question! Does the FE drop much once FFE is installed? Last edited by jacs : 7th May 2010 at 11:41.
	() Thanks

7th May 2010, 13:53	#200
vinaydas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,399 Thanked: 148 Times	it should take some time for me to finalize on my FFE as im a little keen on getting my Car "ICE"D and FFE does not drop(at least most of the times if it is done by a good installer) but there are instances where your car FE have increased after installation of a FFE. The reason why FE drops is people rev more harder to listen to the sweet sound of the car hence losing efficiency.
	() Thanks

10th May 2010, 10:24	#201
thelightening BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 262 Thanked: 3 Times View My Garage	Raj in town now. Guys any suggestions before contacting him for doing FFE for my wagonR?
	() Thanks

12th May 2010, 15:54	#202
raghav.carfreak BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 276 Thanked: 76 Times	[quote=rjstyles69;1868627]If you dint know you could always get a completely muted end can or even retain the stock one. I would like to know the advantage of getting a muted end can if there is any? I am not a big fan of the sound and in case i sit with my parents they'll know I'm upto no good, I don't mind changing the end can if there is any particular advantage to it. I have retained the stock one as of now My exhaust leaks are fine,(The hyundai guy put in 2 gaskets where the headers meet the stock exhaust) but I havn't retained my conical filter right now because i tried to use it for awhile and the sound became quite a bit for family usage above 2000rpm, Will go in for stock replacement filter when i collect the vitamin M Thanks in advance Cheers
	() Thanks

12th May 2010, 16:27	#203
ImranShahnawaz BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore/Chennai Posts: 132 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	Guys, I got a quotation of 10.5k from Raj for complete FEE in my Wagon. Is it worth
	() Thanks

12th May 2010, 16:58	#204
raghav.carfreak BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 276 Thanked: 76 Times	I believe its a little on the expensive side, Because I got street spec headers for 6k and he told me the end can would cost around 2k, so around 8k for the entire set up, but then again, this was shabbir,and the car was a getz 1.3. probably Raj charges a premium
	() Thanks

12th May 2010, 18:54	#206
thelightening BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 262 Thanked: 3 Times View My Garage	I too feel the same. When contacted Shabir, it was 8k Max, but when we contacted Raj we got a quote of 10k, with no negotiations. I too hope there is a premium factor, but for? For a WagonR with 1.1L engine 10k is bit more I feel.
	() Thanks

12th May 2010, 19:24	#207
vinaydas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,399 Thanked: 148 Times	spoke to shabbir yesterday , for 1.2 palio he charges 8500. i asked him if raj will do it, he said its his(raj)calculations and according to that i do the work.
	() Thanks

14th May 2010, 16:37	#210
lohithrao Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kudla/Mangaluru Posts: 3,204 Thanked: 225 Times View My Garage	I am keen to go for a FE thinking to get it done by "Shabir" but need to come to blore for that. has anyone got ffe done by Anil in Mangalore? btw if one drives sanely you can get better fe, with my OHC i got about 2kms more on hiway!
	() Thanks