New 3 inch exhaust system for V8 ute

Finally saved up and purchase a Manta 3in exhaust system for my ute. Fully mandrel bent meaning no indents on the bends as the pipe is drawn around the corner.

Besides the lovely V8 note there has been a distinct increase in power and better a 20% increase in economy.Well up to 20% depending on how I drive.

Usually in the mornings I drive up the freeway at around 100km/h fully loaded with ladders & planks on the roof rack and towing my trade trailer. With this I was getting around the 19 lt to 20lt per 100km.

Now for the last two days same travel same conditions I am getting 16lt to 17lt per 100km.

This is all recorded from my Scan gauge 2.

My only concern was if it was going to be too noisy - yes increase in noise but no more than wind noise or tyre noise. Unless I give it some stick and then every guy in ear shot blows his load.

When the windows are wound up no discernible difference - all you hear is the normal engine injector noise - a slight ticking.

David