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 16 2021, 07:39 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 |
That's not the engine Warren is getting, that's another customers engine that I've completed and is waiting for the 914 so I can install it.
This one the shroud and runner colours are not correct, the customer just wanted Silver with black. Warren has the 914 with the creamsicle suspension so he's leaning towards leaving it white and black. The other 2.0 Djets I'm doing the shroud powder coat colour will be a rough approximation of raw magnesium and the runners will be primer gray. |
Warren914 |
Apr 16 2021, 08:19 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 didn't think it looked like my white engine.
After some thought and looking around, I've ordered new 2.0 heat exchangers from Restoration Design. I don't want banged up parts going on what will be an expensive restoration. Engine work is just the start. Paint and body will be done next. The car will never be concourse due to incorrect body color, painted suspension, bolts in the floor, rear reflector, etc. I'm expecting it to be a very solid and higher end driver. The car had a dual tip exhaust when I bought it in 2001. That was swapped out with a single output muffler with a catalytic converter removal pipe. I don't know what other parts are missing or need to be replaced. Awaiting a list of other items needed to back date from 1975 2.0 and will get those moving too. The OEM rear valence will be in place, so the muffler will have to fit correctly. I trust Mark will get this done right! I'm all for supporting site sponsors as appropriate. Unfortunately the exchange rate, shipping, brokerage fees, etc make ordering from the USA impractical for some items. Everyone should play nicely please... It wasn't the sort of exchange anticipated when I asked the question. |
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