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I have got a Maniflow LCB straight through pipe to a Mini RC40 which are quite inexpensive and agree with Adrian it’s not loud at all and a pleasant sound. I think the HP gain is more likely through the LCB.

LOL, Willy.

Yes, I could at least have dusted before taking the photo 😊

If the rest of the system is in good order you could see if a single RC40 back box will fit. I have this on mine, gives a pleasant sporty burble without being overly loud.

Dragged a gauge set out today, removed the amp. meter and yeah the front face is riveted on with tubular rivets--Not wanting to wreck a perfectly good gauge really just to see what's inside, so it's gone back to sleep---don't mention it ,happy to help-lol


willy

Les--just had a rememberance that I'd put out of my mind because it caused me to go bald. Years ago with our elan the clutch stiff at times and was slipping so out she came and new clutch, bolted it all back together and still the same---turned out to be the flex hose going to the slave cyl had deteriorated internally and was working like a valve, sometimes hard to push the pedal and mostly holdin...

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Nice closeup photos Dave--I see you've been a bit slack doing your dusting in there -- lol
Just a thought, something I did with a MGB I had with a flashy lever. Wired the lights so that when the headlights were turned on Lo beam was on all the time so when flicking to Hi beam the Lo's were on as well, nice spread of light when on high beam with Lo on as well----

willy

Dave,

The exhaust was new a few years ago, definatly not many miles, but I'll dig through the mot's to find an accurate mileage.

Tim,

I have the std manifold and system, but the 3.9 diff ( I am considering a 3.7 in time) I have written off an LCB and sports system, so thanks for confirming that and the fact you can't really feel the difference.

Richard,

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I have a Maniflow ‘across the back’ system but only the one box which is an oval shape heavy duty job - being oval if fits well and helps ground clearance.
It’s a heavier unit than the standard single box - the sound is deeper but not overly loud and not an issue on any longer trips.

I have switched from an LCB with a bomb box on the back (essentially straight through!) to a std 1275 manifold and single box.

The wife and I had to shout at each other at anything over 30mph (even in 4th) with the bomb box, but now we have a gentle burble. Does make engine sound more noisy and rattly though, and I do hear other clicks, clonks and whines from other components, but prefer th...