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S&S Exhaust, Comparisons??? |
d7n7master |
Feb 26 2004, 09:19 PM
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Gary# Group: Members Posts: 663 Joined: 13-March 03 From: The O.C, Ca. Member No.: 421 |
Hi All,
I was thinkin' about goin' with S&S headers & muffler - street use. I currently have a Bursch exhaust system that's seen better days. In the past I've had great results using S&S headers on chevy small blocks but have no info on S&S systems installed on 2.0 914's. I checked out their website at http://www.ssheaders.com/ but their website suckz. Not one picture or performance info available for us teener's. Maybe I should have (my) headers powder coated and just replace the muffler... or??? Whatdayathink??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) |
ChrisReale |
Feb 26 2004, 09:22 PM
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Sleazy Group: Members Posts: 2,665 Joined: 20-January 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 176 |
Get a European Racing header and muffler. Dont F around with any other company (besides tangerine Racing)
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d7n7master |
Feb 26 2004, 09:29 PM
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Gary# Group: Members Posts: 663 Joined: 13-March 03 From: The O.C, Ca. Member No.: 421 |
...because??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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Air_Cooled_Nut |
Feb 26 2004, 09:44 PM
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914 Ronin - 914 owner who lost his 914club.com Group: Members Posts: 1,748 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Beaverton, Oregon Member No.: 584 Region Association: None |
I got one of their "performance" systems for my Type III...not a good design. I tried explaining to the "head engineer" about the need for keeping the stock cooling system intact but he wouldn't listen...very close-minded person (doesn't seem to understand that most owners don't live in California and Arizona, like it'd make a difference). The only thing I would recommend from that place is their merged collector. Build your exhaust to properly fit the engine and the collector but don't rely on their
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Brad Roberts |
Feb 26 2004, 09:46 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
RUN.
One of our members got ripped by them. The advertise "header" and it is nothing but a muffler replacement. If the price is too good to be true... then it probably is. B |
ChrisReale |
Feb 26 2004, 10:05 PM
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Sleazy Group: Members Posts: 2,665 Joined: 20-January 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 176 |
QUOTE(d7n7master @ Feb 26 2004, 07:29 PM) ...because??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) because it is a great design (actually works) and it is affordable (Around $450 I think). Get it jet hot coated, and its ballgame (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif) |
soloracer |
Feb 26 2004, 10:21 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 793 Joined: 7-April 03 From: Calgary Member No.: 538 |
Out of curiosity, what exhaust would you recommend for a turbo rotary powered 914? The exhaust will exit out one side of the engine and out through a single muffler. It probably has to be stainless because the EGT's on a rotary can exceed 900 degrees celcius. I know some who have installed glass packs only to have them burnt out in short order by the exhaust from a rotary. It would also have to be fairly free flowing for the turbos.
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Brad Roberts |
Feb 26 2004, 10:27 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
On a RX7 race car we MADE the muffler using lava rocks. It was the only thing we could find that didnt MELT.
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d7n7master |
Feb 26 2004, 10:43 PM
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Gary# Group: Members Posts: 663 Joined: 13-March 03 From: The O.C, Ca. Member No.: 421 |
I'm in Kalifornia, Orange County - but I do use the defroster every once in awhile... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)
Will I see a performance+ if I loose the heat exchangers & go with??? |
soloracer |
Feb 26 2004, 10:46 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 793 Joined: 7-April 03 From: Calgary Member No.: 538 |
Seriously? Never heard of anyone doing that before. The good thing about the rotary is it has a strong, hot exhaust pulse - perfect for turbocharging. It can spool a turbo that engines of similar displacement would have trouble moving. I have a 87 RX7 Turbo that I used to race in solo events but has been up on blocks in the shop for a few years. The exhaust on it comes from Racing Beat. I don't know what the specs on the metal are but I'm pretty sure it's not made from lava rock (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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ChrisReale |
Feb 26 2004, 10:56 PM
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Sleazy Group: Members Posts: 2,665 Joined: 20-January 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 176 |
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