The eurorace header just showed up, YES! Options

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Hey guys, this is something of a continuation thread of these last two threads.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=76498

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=76175



The eurorace header showed up today! YES!!!

Here is a pic of it sitting in the garage somewhat assembled.

Now I have a couple questions:

1: Do I use only new copper gaskets?

2: Is there a specific procedure to preparing the gaskets prior to install?

3: Should I use those copper nuts or just double nut the stub pipes to the exhaust ports?

4: Should I do a little dance after putting it all on without any pulled studs?

I'll post a pic of the dual motorcycle exhaust once I launch my other computer.

If Jake signs in....how much will this help my engine over that dual motorcycle exhaust?

[Twystd1]

I don't think you have to wait for Jake to tell you that the dual motorcycle exhaust on a TYPE IV simply sucks... I will tell you they suck..!!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I would ONLY use NEW copper crush rings if I were you. In that way. You start with a known GOOD set of copper rings/gaskets.

Jake sells the good ones. They are made of some copper alloy that works better than the stock items according to a long conversation I had with Len Hoffman on that exact subject. I respect Lens advice in a big way.

I would also throw a file on all 12 flange surfaces to make sure they are flat. High and marks will show up instantly with judicious use of a flat file. Make em flat if they aren't already.

I just did Aarons that way. I found 3 of the flanges were a wee bit NOT FLAT. I simply filed em flat. Easy Peasy........

Do this BEFORE you mock up the exhaust.

Also make sure your primary pipes / collector slip into each other without to much force. You might have to sand a bit of the grime away to make them a easy slip fit. Cause thats a bitch to do under the car. Check it now.

You can double nut or use the copper PLATED nuts. Your choice.

Check to see if the stub pipes have numbers on them. If so. That MAY mean they are made to fin a particular header pipe. Some have em. Some don't. Check before installation..!!!!

NOTE: If you have a hard time getting the copper rings to stay put when installing your stubs.
Ya might wanna use some thick style super Glue to hold em in, whilst installing the stubs. Thats the way I do it anyway. As well as many others.



Once you have your stubs bolted up. Start bolting the primary pipes to each appropriate stub pipe. BUT LEAVE THE NUTS AND BOLTS LOOSE. As you will need some maneuvering room to get all 4 pipes into the collector. Wiggle room is important at this juncture.

Once it's all mocked up and fits correctly. THEN tighten the primary pipes to the stub pipes and then the collector.

Hope that helps.

And then do a dance in effigy to the EuroRace..

Cheers,
Clayton