I had a great response to my 3 questions posted and would like to thank
everyone who took the time to reply.
The consensuses on question one was ditch the manifold and go with a
header. I ordered one from Fairlady Products today. Many people had
limited luck welding the manifold; however the majority off them failed
within a few thousand miles.
Question two is still open for debate, is a 5 3/4 inch long starter a
1600, U20, or Gear reduction type. I am gambling that my starter is a
U20.
Question three, I received many different configurations that people
have used and all are happy with the results. Many people suggested
using a flowmaster with a megaphone tip. (Something Dean recommends)
Others have used one or two Glasspacks in series. I will do more
research on this as I wait for my new header to arrive.
Thank you all again, the collective years of experience of this group
will keep these cars running for many more years.
James Richards
jmr407@mindspring.com
-----Original Message-----
From: James Richards [mailto:jmr407@mindspring.com]
Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2004 8:31 PM
To: 'datsun-roadsters@Autox.Team.Net'
Subject: Exhaust Manafold vs Header
Team Roadsters,
I have a 69/1600 that runs strong that I would like to make a semi daily
driver. I have been tracing down an exhaust leak for the past few
months with not much luck.
Today I removed the exhaust manifold and found a crack in the "Y"
section of the manifold.
Questions:
1. Has anyone had any long term success welding an exhaust manifold?
I was considering replacing it with a header from one of our vendors but
he said the started would have to be replaced with a gear reduction
model.
2. The starter that is on the car now is only 5 3/4" long do I have the
gear reduction type starter?
3. Has anyone installed one of the popular stainless steel mufflers
that are very popular with the new Hondas? They have a nice throaty
sound during acceleration but quite down when cruising?
Any input would helpful,
James Richards
jmr407@mindspring.com
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