 Heat exchanger/muffler question, can I modify this? |
|
|
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
|
  |
| Scott S |
 Jan 10 2005, 11:26 AM
Post
#1
|
|
Small Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,698 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 633  |
Hi All -
My car has 1.7l stainless heat exchangers thatare in nearly new condition. They were installed by the PO. I really want to continue in the spirit of the GT and install the correct muffler - however the upward bend of the 1.7 exchangers wont allow it. Being that creating this muffler requires cutting holes and welding in new pipes, can I do the same thing on the rear and simply move the flanges up so it fits with the 1.7 exchangers? Does any company (like triad) make a muffler where I can use my current exchangers, but gives the appearance of the dual outlet GT muffler? In a perfect world, I would want to use the 2.0 muffler, add the pipes - but cap them off, keeping the factory outlet as well. I saw this on an RSR -looked very mean. |
   |
 
|
| Root_Werks |
Jan 10 2005, 11:38 AM
Post
#2
|
|
Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,508 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
|
If it is the can or banananananana style muffler, you can't easily move the rear flanges as the pipes go inside the can into longer tubes. I bet it could be done, just not easily.
Know anyone that could bend the SSI flanges down, then shorten them to put them back to a stock 2.0 spot and re-weld them? Seems easier? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif) |
 |
|
| Dave_Darling |
Jan 10 2005, 04:18 PM
Post
#3
|
|
914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 15,063 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California
|
How about Door Number Three--
Swap the exchangers for a 2.0 set, then use the 2.0 muffler! Fake up a 2.0 muffler hanger, while you're at it. (There are a number of 1.7 folks with 2.0 SSIs, because the 1.7 ones have been out of stock for many years.) Heck of a lot easier than modifying the SSIs, or re-locating the inlets on the muffler. --DD |
|
|
|
| SirAndy |
Jan 10 2005, 04:25 PM
Post
#4
|
||
|
Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,944 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/agree.gif) the 2.0L SSI's are still available and you should be able to trade your 1.7 set for a 2.0 set ... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) Andy |
||
|
|
|
||
| Scott S |
Jan 10 2005, 04:30 PM
Post
#5
|
|
Small Member Group: Members Posts: 1,698 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 633 |
Yep, thought of that too. Mine exchangers are really clean and I have read so many threads about exhaust stud problems that I just wanted to leave it all be as is. But youre exactly right - that is the way it should be done.... damn.
Thanks! |
|
|
|
|
3 User(s) are reading this topic (3 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
|
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 26th December 2024 - 06:45 PM |
Invision Power Board
v9.1.4 © 2024 IPS, Inc.