flyingkiwi
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| posted on 19/7/05 at 10:40 PM |
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Exhaust Downpipe
Right, got the new engine in the car and want to start the bugger up, problem is, no exhaust from manifold back and neighbours I would like to keep on
the good side.
Whats the best source out there for the downpipe from a normal (shitty) manifold on a crossflow? Good Ol' Ron say to "simply modify"
the origional escort pipe. Yeah, right.....
It Runs!!!!! Bring on the SVA!
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tri
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| posted on 19/7/05 at 11:05 PM |
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why don't you go tell them u will be making a fair bit of noise when is that best and see what they say worth a try atleast
Tri
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jonbeedle
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| posted on 20/7/05 at 12:32 AM |
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You could have a word with 907, he modified my stainless exhaust and he builds really nice cans. He may modify or make you a downpipe. I contacted him
out of the blue and he was very helpful.
Cheers
Jon
"Everyone is entitled to an opinion however stupid!"
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flyingkiwi
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| posted on 20/7/05 at 06:28 AM |
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Cheers Jon, will try that one,
Thought about the old stainless route, but you have to take the car to them, which aint as easy as it sounds.
It Runs!!!!! Bring on the SVA!
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jonbeedle
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| posted on 20/7/05 at 07:37 AM |
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Yeah I had to trailer my car over to Paul's (907) in Sudbury about 30 miles each way but it was worth it. It was a complicated mod'. I
think yours may be simpler if you're using the original manifold as you'll just have one pipe exiting from the engine bay.
By the way you'd be better off trying to get hold of a 4 branch manifold rather than use the original. Apparently the engine will perform
better. Just a thought. Best of luck.
Cheers
Jon
"Everyone is entitled to an opinion however stupid!"
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James
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| posted on 20/7/05 at 12:27 PM |
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I'd do what Tri says- just mention that you'll be noisy for 20 minutes and is that ok. Ask if they have babies asleep or anything or if
there's anyone on nights.
I really didn't find my Pinto to be as noisy as expected!
There's no way it was louder than my grinder and I'd be surprised if a normal DIY wood plane or circular saw was any quieter.
Satuday afternoon- who's gonna complain! 
Cheers,
James
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"The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses, behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights."
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flyingkiwi
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| posted on 20/7/05 at 06:05 PM |
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It's decided then, saturday turnover! As for the four branch, did think about it but I've got swept wings and unfortunately they
don't mix. Will also be hunting for a local stainless place. Gotta be done!
It Runs!!!!! Bring on the SVA!
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paulf
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| posted on 20/7/05 at 09:16 PM |
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I made a staimless system to mate to the original cast manifold, I used some 2inch stainless dairy pipe and two preformed 45 degree bends. I welded
the system together using some 1.5mm dissimilar rods and have had no problems with it .To join it to the manifold i made a flange from an old pipe
fitting salvaged from work and used the original clamp and olive arrangement.
Paul
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wicket
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| posted on 20/7/05 at 10:08 PM |
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Modified Escort manifold, cut off at first collector, formed and welded on new mild steel pipe sections and finished with st steel pipework, see pics
folder in photo archive. The ring in the1st pic is welded to the box outlet to make it SVA OK.
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