Header and muffler connected

[JPSmit]

Got a header for Ms Triss - so far am really happy, except I should have slapped some paint on it before I installed it. Let me say that a header is probably worth it just to make dealing with the two studs under the manifold. sheesh. Anyway, yesterday took a very loud car (with only the header on) to Hot Rod Scott's the local custom muffler guy. Man did they do a great job! quick, welding is amazing, put a flange on the header so I can remove things easily and it really breathes better - nice rorty sound too. I'm very happy.

cr*ppy pics I know but it was my phone in a hurry.

 

[JPSmit]

Oh and did I mention stainless! Oh yeah baby... stainless!

 

[drooartz]

Very nice!

I wish you well with your header -> head sealing. I'm trying to get the issues there with the Tunebug sorted out right now.

Your system looks very nice and very clean. Enjoy!

 

[apbos]

John-Peter and Drew;
I am going to be using a header on my car (B/E). Question are you using the hanger off the transmission.? I do not have one and they are rare as hens teeth.
Paul

 

[JPSmit]

Paul, you'll need to hear from Drew on that - mine is the 1500 engine.

 

[apbos]

Thanks J-P. Are there any connections caudal to the header, other than the muffler on your car? It looks very nice and you'll never have to worry about rust.

P

 

[Guest]

Oooow, your baffle pulls right out.

PUll it out JP and take it for a spin ~now~!

Hey, you got two of 'em, right?

Pull the one out of the second and cut off the end cap and just bolt that in. ( the end cap).

 

[aeronca65t]

JP-looks good. Let us know how the under-the-axle approach works. I have that on my MGB and the axle taps the exhaust on bumpy roads. I had to drop the muffler slightly to reduce the axle/exhaust banging. I'm guessing your's is designed so the limit straps prevent this, but I can't tell. I am considering building a loop over the rear axle this Winter, but the B is a different creature than the Spridget (#909 has it coming out under the door, so not an issue).

 

[JPSmit]

Thanks J-P. Are there any connections caudal to the header, other than the muffler on your car? It looks very nice and you'll never have to worry about rust.

P

Caudal? Is this a typo?

 

[JPSmit]

Oooow, your baffle pulls right out.

PUll it out JP and take it for a spin ~now~!

Hey, you got two of 'em, right?

Pull the one out of the second and cut off the end cap and just bolt that in. ( the end cap).

Not going to - breathe better or not I don't want the car any louder than now.

 

[drooartz]

John-Peter and Drew;
I am going to be using a header on my car (B/E). Question are you using the hanger off the transmission.? I do not have one and they are rare as hens teeth.
Paul

Yes, I do have the hanger off the transmission. My exhaust also goes under the axle, no issues with it hitting at this point.

 

[Jer]

ohhh that's pretty JP !

 

[apbos]

Doctor speak, sorry JP
Caudal.....situated near or directed toward the tail.
Dr P, DVM

 

[JPSmit]

Doctor speak, sorry JP
Caudal.....situated near or directed toward the tail.
Dr P, DVM

OK - next time SWMBO asks where that smell is coming from, I will say it is a Caudal odor.

They made it up of three pipes but it is only bolted at the header and the muffler - all else is welded.

 

[Guest]

Oooow, your baffle pulls right out.

PUll it out JP and take it for a spin ~now~!

Hey, you got two of 'em, right?

Pull the one out of the second and cut off the end cap and just bolt that in. ( the end cap).

Not going to - breathe better or not I don't want the car any louder than now.

Let's see how loud it'll be, for scientific reasons of course....

 

[Guest]

JP, if yours is loud now, maybe it has been altered. I don't recall a removable baffle when I worked at the H-D dealer in '96.

 

[JPSmit]

JP, if yours is loud now, maybe it has been altered. I don't recall a removable baffle when I worked at the H-D dealer in '96.

Didn't say it was loud, I said it was loud enough.