Milltek on P400
Rock Crawling
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I love my new Defender, but coming from a Macan GTS, it's just too quiet (even my wife said it was too quiet). I been searching the internet for some sounds bites, and from what I heard and read, I thought the non-resonated version might be too loud and too much drone. I couldn't find a sound clip or and feedback for a 6 cyl Defender 110 but on a 8 cyl Defender thread, someone mentioned they installed the resonated version and were happy. They said it probably could have been a bit louder, but a good compromise and more enjoyable than the non-resonated version as a daily driver.
I took the plunge and ordered a resonated Milltek and it arrived yesterday. I installed it today and I am happy. A slight rumble at idle and I don't hear any drone at speed. I'd say maybe a touch more tone than a stock BMW but a bit still quieter than my Macan GTS with the exhaust in sport mode. I'd describe it as you know it's there, but it's not in your face and extremely enjoyable (if you like to hear some exhaust note and I know not everybody does).
They had a sale going so I saved 10% and no charge for shipping.
I took the plunge and ordered a resonated Milltek and it arrived yesterday. I installed it today and I am happy. A slight rumble at idle and I don't hear any drone at speed. I'd say maybe a touch more tone than a stock BMW but a bit still quieter than my Macan GTS with the exhaust in sport mode. I'd describe it as you know it's there, but it's not in your face and extremely enjoyable (if you like to hear some exhaust note and I know not everybody does).
They had a sale going so I saved 10% and no charge for shipping.
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Mudding
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I installed it myself with a couple friends. It is very plug and play but you'll need a second (or 3rd set of hands) as the old system is one giant piece and is heavy.
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Mudding
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efender:90 3.0 I6 P400 (OPF/GPF and Non-OPF/GPF Equipped Vehicle Compatible) 2020 to 2023 (milltekcorp.com)As noted in a previous comment within this thread, the 90 P400 uses all the same pipes and rear mufflers (silencer) as the 100 P400 except for the front resonator (front silencer) which is smaller than the 110. a poster above noted he is getting some drone with the 90 and I am getting no drone on the 110.
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Mudding
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I stored the OEM exhaust in a corner as its quite large and I can reinstall it when I sell my Defender.
Winching
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i had non resonated miltek on my 110 p400. way too loud and it did also drone. I added an aftermarket resonator which did the trick. brought the volume down to acceptable levels and the drone went away
you will need a muffler shop to weld the new resonator in place
you will need a muffler shop to weld the new resonator in place
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Mudding
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UPDATE: I put prob 500 miles on my Defender (P400 110) since installing the resonated Milltek - prob 85% expressway driving. Still no drone and it seems to have bedded in nicely with a touch deeper tone. Very happy with it.
My wife was in the vehicle most of those miles and never mentioned it once.
My wife was in the vehicle most of those miles and never mentioned it once.
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Mudding
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UPDATE 2: I have had the exhaust on for a couple weeks now and I am happy to report:
No drone
The sound has gotten a little deeper (even better)
My OCD has led to about 20 adjustments of the tips to get them even and aligned
In Dynamic mode you get very slight pops on deceleration - but this is not a loud exhaust.
Personally, I would have liked a bit louder, but I did not want the drone from the non-resonated version.
Bottom line, I am happy and got the exhaust at a good price.
No drone
The sound has gotten a little deeper (even better)
My OCD has led to about 20 adjustments of the tips to get them even and aligned
In Dynamic mode you get very slight pops on deceleration - but this is not a loud exhaust.
Personally, I would have liked a bit louder, but I did not want the drone from the non-resonated version.
Bottom line, I am happy and got the exhaust at a good price.