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Heat exchangers, Restoration Design vs SSI |
Warren914 |
Apr 15 2021, 05:03 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 93 Joined: 26-February 21 From: Nova Scotia Member No.: 25,265 Region Association: Canada |
I'm planning an exhaust refit on my '75 914. Any thoughts on stainless steel heat exchangers from Restoration Design vs those from SSI? Extra bits and pieces will be needed...
https://www.restoration-design.com/store/product/PP033 |
Racer |
Apr 15 2021, 05:25 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 787 Joined: 25-August 03 From: Northern Virginia Member No.: 1,073 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
iirc, the muffler and hangers for a 1.7/1.8 are different than a 2.0. Are you starting with a 75 1.8 or 2.0? If a 1.8, you would need to change more than just the heat exchangers to get it to all fit.
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Warren914 |
Apr 15 2021, 05:40 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 93 Joined: 26-February 21 From: Nova Scotia Member No.: 25,265 Region Association: Canada |
iirc, the muffler and hangers for a 1.7/1.8 are different than a 2.0. Are you starting with a 75 1.8 or 2.0? If a 1.8, you would need to change more than just the heat exchangers to get it to all fit. '75 2.0 liter with original exhaust system. I'm aware other parts are needed to make it all fit but don't have a list yet. The heat exchangers will likely be the largest part of the expense. |
Tom_T |
Apr 15 2021, 11:59 AM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
iirc, the muffler and hangers for a 1.7/1.8 are different than a 2.0. Are you starting with a 75 1.8 or 2.0? If a 1.8, you would need to change more than just the heat exchangers to get it to all fit. '75 2.0 liter with original exhaust system. I'm aware other parts are needed to make it all fit but don't have a list yet. The heat exchangers will likely be the largest part of the expense. Guys - Warren has a `75 2L - not a 1.8L - so all this retrofit stuff isn't applicable. IIRC his is a straightforward change-out of 2L SSI-HEs from the OE steel ones, although he may have to do a crapalytic converter delete if it was a California car with one. Also, IIRC 75-76 still used the 2L Banana Muffler. AFAIK only a new set of gaskets & would probably want to get a nice new shiney set of bolts/washers/nuts attachment hardware. I'm a 73 2L guy - so if I'm wrong on that, then give Warren what he needs for a 75-76 2.0 conversion to the 73-76 SSI HEs. Warren, unless your 914 is a rusty basket case - bite the bullet & do the SS HEs from RD or any source - Also - SMC, Pelican, AA, & other 914 parts suppliers carry these SSI HEs & are also supporters/vendors/advertisers on 914world. But RD is close to you in Canada, so you may have lower shipping & no exchange rate issues with them being in CAN. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
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