Santro Silencer Kit?

observer · 3rd December 2007, 13:40

How much would a Santro Silencer Kit cost? My car is making loud exhaust noise, there is drop in pickup and FE too. I had been to Hyundai Motor Plaza, they inspected the car. The tail pipe joining a box like thing has become loose at the joint. It cannot be welded, as per HMP. The technician said the whole silencer kit has to be replaced. The quotation is for Rs 6910/-
Is it so expensive? Do I need to replace the whole kit? Should I use any other after market product for better results (product or cost wise)?

Thanks

junky · 4th December 2007, 13:40

There are many after market companies who are equally good, the one i fitted on to my zip costed me 2.5K, this is a next quality but has a good guage.
There was one more quality available at 3.5k

observer · 7th December 2007, 14:13

Finally replaced the muffler from a local shop. It is some brand called merrit. Replaced the muffler, tail pipe and the mid pipe all for Rs 2100/-
The mechanic was impressed with the quality of the product.

observer · 7th December 2007, 14:13

Finally replaced the muffler from a local shop. It is some brand called merrit. Replaced the muffler, tail pipe and the mid pipe all for Rs 2100/-
The mechanic was impressed with the quality of the product.

Aashutosh · 10th December 2007, 09:15

I also had a similar problem in my santro. When checked with HASC, they informed cost INR 7000/- h'ever he suggested to change with local guy as it would cost half that amount.

I checked with local guy who changed their entire silencre assembly for INR 3500/-. The make was "SINGER" with 1 year warrenty. NOw there is no sound. Everything is fine.

Visaster · 22nd January 2011, 13:20

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Visaster · 24th January 2011, 14:56

Well i finally got my silencer kit replaced at a shop in KK nagar chennai, where they fabricate cheap third rated silencer which i advice no one should fix in their cars.
But the good news is they get reject silencer kit from all companies and fit it up for you.

So i got an original Hyundai silencer kit with a small tiny dent and few scratches at the rate of Rs. 2500/-
Cost at the company must be good 4 times.

Lets see how long this last.
I am hoping a good 3yrs of trouble free period.

longhorn · 24th January 2011, 17:47

@ Visaster could you post the shop's address and contact details so that it may be helpful for other forum members since he has rejected kits from most manufacturers.

Redface · 12th September 2011, 16:39

I have been running oo after market local silencer kit for the past 5 years.
changed 4 times.
But since i came to chennai it has always been a bad experience.
The last 2 changes was in chennai and terrible experience i had to live with for 1 year every time.
First time they fitted a local made kit which kept hitting somewhere on every small pothole/ bump the whole damn year so i got rid of it after forcefully making it worth the money.
Got it changed the second time this year Jan and i got cheated again.
Chennai is very rude to fools like me.
Anyways i want to get it changed now as the performance is bad with this kit.

Can someone suggest me the best place to get a decent, trouble free exhaust for santro zip drive in Chennai.
What is the difference in the performance between local and company made kit?

Thanks.

rxpaul · 1st October 2011, 18:13

I too had got my Santro exhaust replaced in 2003...a local duplicate, There was no loss in performance.

amit1agrawal · 11th January 2019, 14:16

My Santro's silencer is on its last leg. The tailpipe connecting to the silencer box has developed a hole. It was sealed with a weld earlier but the hole is back again. My car is 12.5 years old so I think the replacement is due. A new one from the authorized service center will cost 7.5K plus the labor.
Can anybody suggest a good place to get an aftermarket silencer fixed in Bangalore?

sagarpadaki · 11th January 2019, 14:21

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Originally Posted by amit1agrawal

My Santro's silencer is on its last leg. The tailpipe connecting to the silencer box has developed a hole. It was sealed with a weld earlier but the hole is back again. My car is 12.5 years old so I think the replacement is due. A new one from the authorized service center will cost 7.5K plus the labor.
Can anybody suggest a good place to get an aftermarket silencer fixed in Bangalore?

If you want a free flow silencer then you need to go to a reputed builder.

If you want a stock one then I would recommend you to stick to OEM. Non-OE silencers are substandard build and not build to generate the exact back pressure needed as designed for optimum performance. You may start getting low FE or misfiring issues with an unbranded non-OE silencer.

MSAneesh · 11th January 2019, 14:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by amit1agrawal

My Santro's silencer is on its last leg. The tailpipe connecting to the silencer box has developed a hole. It was sealed with a weld earlier but the hole is back again. My car is 12.5 years old so I think the replacement is due. A new one from the authorized service center will cost 7.5K plus the labor.
Can anybody suggest a good place to get an aftermarket silencer fixed in Bangalore?

This is a common issue with the 'old' Santro. The design of the exhaust pipe is such that it curves above the rear axle which leads to water accumulation and rusting in the lower part of the pipe after the exhaust can. Welding will only provide a very short term solution as the rust will eat up the welded piece pretty quickly. Replacement with an OEM part is recommended.

I tried welding on my previously owned Santro, didn't stay for long and then went with an OEM replacement.

aka_iitd · 11th January 2019, 15:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by amit1agrawal

My Santro's silencer is on its last leg. The tailpipe connecting to the silencer box has developed a hole. It was sealed with a weld earlier but the hole is back again. My car is 12.5 years old so I think the replacement is due. A new one from the authorized service center will cost 7.5K plus the labor.
Can anybody suggest a good place to get an aftermarket silencer fixed in Bangalore?

If you are planning to replace the car better try local
Same thing happened for my getz and local worked for me for atleast 2 years before I sold off. Yes sound was not great (mainly at the start) but there was no change in FE.
Go for Hyundai brand if you want to keep car for long as not much difference in terms of amount ie 3.5K

amit1agrawal · 11th January 2019, 15:16

I am planning to keep the car till it lasts

. The car has served me well and it still runs like a new car and maintained well. My usage of this car is less too, 70K kms in 12.5 years, as I had another one (sold recently) for Highways/Weekend duties. As recommended I will go with OE one only. Thanks.

3rd December 2007, 13:40	#1
observer BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 92 Thanked: 0 Times	Santro Silencer Kit? How much would a Santro Silencer Kit cost? My car is making loud exhaust noise, there is drop in pickup and FE too. I had been to Hyundai Motor Plaza, they inspected the car. The tail pipe joining a box like thing has become loose at the joint. It cannot be welded, as per HMP. The technician said the whole silencer kit has to be replaced. The quotation is for Rs 6910/- Is it so expensive? Do I need to replace the whole kit? Should I use any other after market product for better results (product or cost wise)? Thanks
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4th December 2007, 13:40	#2
junky BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 115 Thanked: 31 Times	There are many after market companies who are equally good, the one i fitted on to my zip costed me 2.5K, this is a next quality but has a good guage. There was one more quality available at 3.5k
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7th December 2007, 14:13	#3
observer BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 92 Thanked: 0 Times	Finally replaced the muffler from a local shop. It is some brand called merrit. Replaced the muffler, tail pipe and the mid pipe all for Rs 2100/- The mechanic was impressed with the quality of the product.
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7th December 2007, 14:13	#4
observer BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 92 Thanked: 0 Times	Finally replaced the muffler from a local shop. It is some brand called merrit. Replaced the muffler, tail pipe and the mid pipe all for Rs 2100/- The mechanic was impressed with the quality of the product.
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10th December 2007, 09:15	#5
Aashutosh BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mira Road, Thane Posts: 32 Thanked: 0 Times	I also had a similar problem in my santro. When checked with HASC, they informed cost INR 7000/- h'ever he suggested to change with local guy as it would cost half that amount. I checked with local guy who changed their entire silencre assembly for INR 3500/-. The make was "SINGER" with 1 year warrenty. NOw there is no sound. Everything is fine.
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Visaster BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 605 Thanked: 261 Times	Re: Santro Silencer Kit? Note from Mod : You have way too many spelling & grammatical errors in your posts. This negatively affects the forum experience for other members / guests. You are hereby instructed to proof-read your posts prior to hitting the "submit" button. Thanks Last edited by GTO : 24th January 2011 at 14:31. Reason: edited year
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24th January 2011, 14:56	#7
Visaster BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 605 Thanked: 261 Times	Re: Santro Silencer Kit? Well i finally got my silencer kit replaced at a shop in KK nagar chennai, where they fabricate cheap third rated silencer which i advice no one should fix in their cars. But the good news is they get reject silencer kit from all companies and fit it up for you. So i got an original Hyundai silencer kit with a small tiny dent and few scratches at the rate of Rs. 2500/- Cost at the company must be good 4 times. Lets see how long this last. I am hoping a good 3yrs of trouble free period.
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24th January 2011, 17:47	#8
longhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,525 Thanked: 1,567 Times View My Garage	Re: Santro Silencer Kit? @ Visaster could you post the shop's address and contact details so that it may be helpful for other forum members since he has rejected kits from most manufacturers.
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12th September 2011, 16:39	#9
Redface BANNED Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Chennai Posts: 33 Thanked: 7 Times	Re: Santro Silencer Kit? I have been running oo after market local silencer kit for the past 5 years. changed 4 times. But since i came to chennai it has always been a bad experience. The last 2 changes was in chennai and terrible experience i had to live with for 1 year every time. First time they fitted a local made kit which kept hitting somewhere on every small pothole/ bump the whole damn year so i got rid of it after forcefully making it worth the money. Got it changed the second time this year Jan and i got cheated again. Chennai is very rude to fools like me. Anyways i want to get it changed now as the performance is bad with this kit. Can someone suggest me the best place to get a decent, trouble free exhaust for santro zip drive in Chennai. What is the difference in the performance between local and company made kit? Thanks.
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1st October 2011, 18:13	#10
rxpaul BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 365 Thanked: 127 Times View My Garage	Re: Santro Silencer Kit? I too had got my Santro exhaust replaced in 2003...a local duplicate, There was no loss in performance.
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11th January 2019, 14:16	#11
amit1agrawal BHPian Join Date: May 2016 Location: Bangalore Posts: 227 Thanked: 767 Times	Re: Santro Silencer Kit? My Santro's silencer is on its last leg. The tailpipe connecting to the silencer box has developed a hole. It was sealed with a weld earlier but the hole is back again. My car is 12.5 years old so I think the replacement is due. A new one from the authorized service center will cost 7.5K plus the labor. Can anybody suggest a good place to get an aftermarket silencer fixed in Bangalore? Attached Thumbnails Last edited by amit1agrawal : 11th January 2019 at 14:16. Reason: added city
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amit1agrawal BHPian Join Date: May 2016 Location: Bangalore Posts: 227 Thanked: 767 Times	Re: Santro Silencer Kit? I am planning to keep the car till it lasts . The car has served me well and it still runs like a new car and maintained well. My usage of this car is less too, 70K kms in 12.5 years, as I had another one (sold recently) for Highways/Weekend duties. As recommended I will go with OE one only. Thanks.
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