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| ConeDodger |
 Sep 3 2006, 09:26 PM
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Apex killer!  Group: Members Posts: 23,586 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California 
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Well, today my 4 cylinder came off the jackstands after getting a set of Tangerine Racing Headers installed by none other than Mr. North Bay 914, Martin Baker.
Thanks Martin... Seems I say that a lot... Anyway, my first impression is that the car revs easier, pulls harder, idles better, and all around runs great with them. A feature I didn't expect is that they are relatively quiet... Louder yes, but gone is that VW sound. Very nice. A couple of cautions for people planning this project: First of all, plan to protect your starter and its wiring. We melted down the battery positive cable about 4 inches from the starter. Probably not a design flaw on Chris Foley's part. My car has a Hi Torque aftermarket starter and the position of the wires is different than the stock starter. Second, watch your driver side e-brake cable. You can toast this as well. It is possible to wire tie it up away from the header. Third, watch your speedometer cable and clutch cable. I covered mine with a heat shield wrap over the foot or so that they travel an inch or so from the header. I expect Mr. Baker will chime in with his comments as he turned the wrenches for this job. I sat in the bench racing chairs just outside the garage and chased tools. My hats off to Chris Foley for a truely quality 914 product. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) And as always, my hats off to Martin Baker for his expertise. A true friend. Honorable Mention goes to Alison Baker for lending me Martin for a few hours... |
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| McMark |
Sep 4 2006, 02:29 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Sounds like a fun project. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
I can't wait to hear it in person. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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| JPB |
Sep 4 2006, 02:33 PM
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The Crimson Rocket smiles in your general direction. Group: Members Posts: 2,927 Joined: 12-November 05 From: Tapmahamock, Va. Member No.: 5,107 |
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) Pic prick!!!! Or, don't tease at all you nonpleaser! |
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| ConeDodger |
Sep 4 2006, 02:34 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,586 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(McMark @ Sep 4 2006, 01:29 PM)  Sounds like a fun project. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I can't wait to hear it in person. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) You will brother... I will be down soon. In some ways it sounds like the six but not quite as evil. Hey are you going down to GAF? I am looking for a co-driver and someone to share expenses for the room? Martin may not go. |
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| McMark |
Sep 4 2006, 02:37 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
I'm on the fence, Rob. I'll let you know ASAP if I can make it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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| North Bay 914 |
Sep 5 2006, 09:42 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 509 Joined: 25-January 05 Member No.: 3,504 |
This exhaust is a quality part, without doubt. The street version, which I installed on Rob's car has great sound, and not to loud. Makes the 4 cylinder engine sound very good. The fit is good, and not hard to install. Welds are beautiful, A+
We still have to install the heat exchanger, but in Sacramento, winter won't be here for couple of months...we have a little time. Attached image(s) 
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