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Best inexpensive header, suggestions? |
Brando |
Feb 29 2008, 05:26 PM
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BUY MY SPARE KIDNEY!!! Group: Members Posts: 3,935 Joined: 29-August 04 From: Santa Ana, CA Member No.: 2,648 Region Association: Southern California |
I can't plop down the $1k+ for a tangerine, so I need some direction on an inexpensive, durable (read: wont rust like madness), clean (read: won't leak so I can fab up heat). I'm not sure what a decent one will cost... Definitely looking for a boost over SSI's in performance.
My guesses are... Euro-Race Kerry Hunter ??? thanks for your input. |
dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Feb 29 2008, 05:34 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,864 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
I can't plop down the $1k+ for a tangerine, so I need some direction on an inexpensive, durable (read: wont rust like madness), clean (read: won't leak so I can fab up heat). I'm not sure what a decent one will cost... Definitely looking for a boost over SSI's in performance. My guesses are... Euro-Race Kerry Hunter ??? thanks for your input. Kerry does not do them any more. MSDS is the best for the price (less than 550.00) and the super trap bolts right on. Marty is known for getting higher horsepower than anyone out of his exhausts and headers. |
Brando |
Feb 29 2008, 10:01 PM
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BUY MY SPARE KIDNEY!!! Group: Members Posts: 3,935 Joined: 29-August 04 From: Santa Ana, CA Member No.: 2,648 Region Association: Southern California |
Sweet. If I ever go six, I can use an MSDS header (they don't have a 4-cyl header listed on their site).
So, 4 cylinder options? |
PeeGreen 914 |
Mar 1 2008, 11:20 AM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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Maltese Falcon |
Mar 1 2008, 04:57 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,645 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Mulholland SoCal Member No.: 2,755 Region Association: None |
Sweet. If I ever go six, I can use an MSDS header (they don't have a 4-cyl header listed on their site). So, 4 cylinder options? Brando, the T-4 race header that we build is ONLY avilable thru Auto Atlanta (contract build). Check their site in the 914 engine/ exhaust area and it will come up. Good HP/TQ for the price ! Marty msds |
Brando |
Mar 2 2008, 09:26 PM
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BUY MY SPARE KIDNEY!!! Group: Members Posts: 3,935 Joined: 29-August 04 From: Santa Ana, CA Member No.: 2,648 Region Association: Southern California |
Thanks Marty, I greatly appreciate your reply. I sent you a reply as well. I will if I absolutely have to but ...
The system you make works good with a modified 2056 engine? |
purple |
Mar 3 2008, 07:47 AM
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Pigeon feeders attract me Group: Members Posts: 938 Joined: 24-July 07 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 7,942 Region Association: None |
I have a eurorace header and it sounds very nice. it's a bit of a bitch to work around and mine leaks at the collector, but it has little stub pipes that make in easy to take on and off. you need to modify the clutch pulley bracket to make the clutch cable not melt on the header...that's what i'm dealing with right now
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VaccaRabite |
Mar 3 2008, 09:57 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,444 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I have a eurorace header and it sounds very nice. it's a bit of a bitch to work around and mine leaks at the collector, but it has little stub pipes that make in easy to take on and off. you need to modify the clutch pulley bracket to make the clutch cable not melt on the header...that's what i'm dealing with right now Did you put header wrap on the header, or a thermal sleeve on the cable (or both?) From what I have read, at minimum you need the sleeve on the cable (I have read both throttle and clutch) or else the heat from the header will wreck them. Header wrap should also help with engine cooling, as it will direct the heat out the tail pipe, and not let it radiate from the pipes back into the engine and tranny. Header wrap may allow the header to rust out faster though, as it will allow moisture to collect. I intend to wrap it up anyhow. Zach |
purple |
Mar 3 2008, 12:09 PM
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Pigeon feeders attract me Group: Members Posts: 938 Joined: 24-July 07 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 7,942 Region Association: None |
I have a eurorace header and it sounds very nice. it's a bit of a bitch to work around and mine leaks at the collector, but it has little stub pipes that make in easy to take on and off. you need to modify the clutch pulley bracket to make the clutch cable not melt on the header...that's what i'm dealing with right now Did you put header wrap on the header, or a thermal sleeve on the cable (or both?) From what I have read, at minimum you need the sleeve on the cable (I have read both throttle and clutch) or else the heat from the header will wreck them. Header wrap should also help with engine cooling, as it will direct the heat out the tail pipe, and not let it radiate from the pipes back into the engine and tranny. Header wrap may allow the header to rust out faster though, as it will allow moisture to collect. I intend to wrap it up anyhow. Zach i have sleeves on the cables, and the point is to NOT have direct contact. The clutch cable is quite persnickety and likes to push down HARD onto the manifold. this melts the catheter inside the cable making for a really 'cabley' pedal feel. I'm not wrapping the headers. they will destroy themselves in no time flat from what i've read on the topic. jet hot coating would work better, but i'm not doing that. drilling a hole in a pulley bracket is pretty easy and requires no money, so i'm doing that. |
ChrisFoley |
Mar 3 2008, 05:08 PM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,925 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None |
One way to help the cable clear the header:
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jasons |
Mar 3 2008, 05:34 PM
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Jackstand Extraordinaire Group: Members Posts: 2,002 Joined: 19-August 04 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 2,573 Region Association: None |
Did you put header wrap on the header, or a thermal sleeve on the cable (or both?) From what I have read, at minimum you need the sleeve on the cable (I have read both throttle and clutch) or else the heat from the header will wreck them. I only have a thermal sheath on the cables, and I doubled it up where its near the header. Also, I bolted an "Adell" clamp on the case where the now non-existent guide plate (The one that would go under the pushrod tubes and mounts between the case and the heat exchangers) used to be to help guide the cables. . My cable appear to be holding up fine. BUT, I haven't pulled the thermal sheath off to see. This is the sheath I used.... http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.a...mp;autoview=sku |
purple |
Mar 3 2008, 08:28 PM
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Pigeon feeders attract me Group: Members Posts: 938 Joined: 24-July 07 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 7,942 Region Association: None |
One way to help the cable clear the header: Interesting! I hadnt thought to go UNDER then header! Wouldnt it be kinda easy to catch it on stuff hanging that low? Looks like the pulley bracket is cut at the top. what kind of metal is that little extension made of? 1/4'' steel? |
Maltese Falcon |
Mar 3 2008, 08:59 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,645 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Mulholland SoCal Member No.: 2,755 Region Association: None |
Thanks Marty, I greatly appreciate your reply. I sent you a reply as well. I will if I absolutely have to but ... The system you make works good with a modified 2056 engine? The header system works well up thru 2.2 Ltr. T-4s, no problem on your 2056 ! We highly suggest NO wraps of any kind on our (any mfgs) exhaust systems. It basically accelerates the corrosive process by trapping moisture and rusting thru the tubing of the header/ exhaust/muffler. We deny any warranty claims on MSDS items that have been wrapped, and most other mfgs do likewise. If your looking to keep heat away from engine components, thermal sleeve the cables, or spend a little more $$ and send your exhaust out for ceramic coating. The HBs in the pic of our 2.0 CI class engine (shown here) are coated in Xtreme(brand) metallic ceramic coating (Oxnard CA). After 20 minutes engine shutdown you can touch the exhaust system. Marty |
lotus_65 |
Mar 4 2008, 05:30 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,608 Joined: 21-March 05 From: minneapolis, mn Member No.: 3,795 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Sweet. If I ever go six, I can use an MSDS header (they don't have a 4-cyl header listed on their site). So, 4 cylinder options? Brando, the T-4 race header that we build is ONLY avilable thru Auto Atlanta (contract build). Check their site in the 914 engine/ exhaust area and it will come up. Good HP/TQ for the price ! Marty msds ...looked twice, didn't see 'em. |
VaccaRabite |
Mar 4 2008, 07:48 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,444 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Brando, the T-4 race header that we build is ONLY avilable thru Auto Atlanta (contract build). Check their site in the 914 engine/ exhaust area and it will come up. Good HP/TQ for the price ! Marty msds ...looked twice, didn't see 'em. Page 39, top of the page. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif) Yeah, I do keep my AA cat at work. I do most of my shopping at work. Zach |
ChrisFoley |
Mar 4 2008, 08:43 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,925 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None |
One way to help the cable clear the header: Interesting! I hadnt thought to go UNDER then header! Wouldnt it be kinda easy to catch it on stuff hanging that low? Looks like the pulley bracket is cut at the top. what kind of metal is that little extension made of? 1/4'' steel? NO mods to the pulley bracket required. the tab is just over an inch long, 13ga sheet metal. I used to use that setup on my race car until the last round of lowering. It never hit the ground. I am about to add a new product to my line-up that relocates the pulley bracket to a horizontal position and routes the cable above the pipes. It is fully tested on my race car, and I have several in stock, just haven't found time to take installation pics for my website. |
purple |
Mar 4 2008, 09:19 AM
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Pigeon feeders attract me Group: Members Posts: 938 Joined: 24-July 07 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 7,942 Region Association: None |
One way to help the cable clear the header: Interesting! I hadnt thought to go UNDER then header! Wouldnt it be kinda easy to catch it on stuff hanging that low? Looks like the pulley bracket is cut at the top. what kind of metal is that little extension made of? 1/4'' steel? NO mods to the pulley bracket required. the tab is just over an inch long, 13ga sheet metal. I used to use that setup on my race car until the last round of lowering. It never hit the ground. I am about to add a new product to my line-up that relocates the pulley bracket to a horizontal position and routes the cable above the pipes. It is fully tested on my race car, and I have several in stock, just haven't found time to take installation pics for my website. In the name of all that is holy....put me on the list for one of these! Please? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) |
purple |
Mar 4 2008, 05:26 PM
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Pigeon feeders attract me Group: Members Posts: 938 Joined: 24-July 07 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 7,942 Region Association: None |
hold on...13ga sheet metal? as in .0897 inches thick? that holds up to anything? what is is that? Like 3/32'' ? i was thinking something a little more substantial would do the trick? am I wrong?
http://www.coasteltools.com/tech_steel_gauge_chart.htm is where i get the number |
VaccaRabite |
Mar 4 2008, 05:28 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,444 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
as sheet metal goes, 13 gauge is kinda thick. Your car is built from thinner stuff.
Zach |
lotus_65 |
Mar 4 2008, 08:02 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,608 Joined: 21-March 05 From: minneapolis, mn Member No.: 3,795 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Brando, the T-4 race header that we build is ONLY avilable thru Auto Atlanta (contract build). Check their site in the 914 engine/ exhaust area and it will come up. Good HP/TQ for the price ! Marty msds ...looked twice, didn't see 'em. Page 39, top of the page. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif) Yeah, I do keep my AA cat at work. I do most of my shopping at work. Zach oh, yea but see, uhhh, Marty said look at the SITE. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/KMA.gif) heh heh... thanks tho Zach, i'll check the uber-awsome-volume-of-gold-that-is-the-a.a.-catalog.(IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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