Heat exchangers, Restoration Design vs SSI |
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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 |
Mark Henry |
Apr 15 2021, 06:57 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
The SSI heat exchangers are the same as the ones RD sells.
Dansk bought SSI several years ago. Warren could get away with 1.7/1.8 HE's as well and get a muffler from Ben. Many times the 1.8 HE's are cheaper. One question is will the existing '75 rear valence fit with new early 2.0 exhaust and the valence? By fit I mean line up with the tailpipe cut out. |
bdstone914 |
Apr 15 2021, 11:28 AM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,520 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
The SSI heat exchangers are the same as the ones RD sells. Dansk bought SSI several years ago. Warren could get away with 1.7/1.8 HE's as well and get a muffler from Ben. Many times the 1.8 HE's are cheaper. One question is will the existing '75 rear valence fit with new early 2.0 exhaust and the valence? By fit I mean line up with the tailpipe cut out. The only correct 1.8 original heat exchangers (and muffler) that are correct for a back date are from a 1974. They have pipes the same OD as the 2.0L. The cutout notch for the the valances are the same except for the early port hole valance. I prefer the OE heat exchangers to the SSI. They have better sealing flanges and stronger loops where the head studs go. @Mark Henry |
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