On a Classic 356 kit the A-1 fits like dog-doo without a) cutting into the body and redesigning the muffler. Then it sticks out...totally unacceptable.

I guess I'm in the custom header biz now that I've done one, BUT it's been a eye opener....I can NOT beat the price of the A-1 for sure. A lot of work goes into a custom header. I've got over 4 days into this one so far, could be making better coin doing other stuff....

With Muffler this exhaust will come out to be around $1500 Canadian (about $1200 USD).

nutter pic

Mark, looks good. Lots of work. Is there a reason you went 4 into 1 as opposed to 4-2-1 like Chris' Tangerine header? Just wondering.

QUOTE (maf914 @ Aug 19 2005, 04:47 PM)

Is there a reason you went 4 into 1 as opposed to 4-2-1 like Chris' Tangerine header?

He wouldn't be finished yet if he went with a 4-2-1 design. Would be easier to have me make one at that point. He's already not far behind my price.
Good work for a non exhaust fabricator Mark.

Thanks Chris!

On an "imported from USA" header you can add 60% to your US price...dollar exchange, taxes X2, brokerage, shipping (double dipped shipping by most carriers)...

Yep 4-2-1 would be harder...but I've always liked the 4 into 1 as I'm an old T1 bug guy.
Also I tried not to copy any one persons design...don't think I could do it without peeking at Chris's 4-2-1.
It's a lot like the A-1...but the A-1 collector is a lot like T1 headers that been around since the 60's

Not looking to make this a regular gig...but it's nice to be able to help my "custom" customers.

QUOTE (Mark Henry @ Aug 19 2005, 07:11 PM)

On an "imported from USA" header you can add 60% to your US price...

So much for free trade, eh?

QUOTE (Racer Chris @ Aug 19 2005, 08:10 PM)

QUOTE (Mark Henry @ Aug 19 2005, 07:11 PM) On an "imported from USA" header you can add 60% to your US price... So much for free trade, eh?

What the fuch is that

QUOTE (Mark Henry @ Aug 19 2005, 08:13 PM)

What the fuch is that

This side of the border it is the bill of goods we were sold labeled NAFTA. Not sure what they sold you.
I'm sure it was good for someone though.

QUOTE (Racer Chris @ Aug 19 2005, 08:57 PM)

I'm sure it was good for someone though.

Yeh.... the good ol' boys....the rich, big biz

As always the little guy gets

Nice work Mark
People are blown away by our " $250.00 per port" charge on custom 1-off headers- but that price just barely pays the fabricator and the overhead at my shop! Needless to say , we turn away over 50% of the customs (usually just sell them a box of Ubends)... so we can concentrate on production items and pay the bills
Marty

QUOTE (Mark Henry @ Aug 19 2005, 08:51 PM)

As always the little guy gets

miles, he has your goat!!

Thanks Marty

The price per port is the way to go....thanks again.

Here's what it will look like on the 356. The car is on jack stands and this pic is taken about level with the bottom of the pan. Everything is under the car, when on the ground you won't see much.
I'll tackle the muffler next week.