DLM Assoc wrote:
>
> Hello all:
>
> 1. I've had at least one recommendation that I have it powder
> coated, another says don't do anything. What's the general
> concensus? Is powder coating important? Is high temp paint
> sufficient? Should I leave it "nekkid"?
Hi temp paint doesn't really stay, unfortunately.
>
> 2. It's got a 2.5" OD collector pipe. Can I continue 2.5" to the rear
> or do I have to do anything else through the frame X member (TR4)?
2-1/2 will go through the cross member if you take a torch or grinder to
the flanges there. I got a 2-1/2 through mine. I've seen one 3" put
through it but I don't know how it was done.
>
> 3. Someone recommended a section of flex pipe from the collector
> to the exhaust pipe to absorb vibration. Seems to make sense,
> does it?
Yes, if you don't, something will break because of the movement of the
engine.
>
>
> 5. Does the pipe need to be welded or are muffler clamps good
> enough? Seems that they'd make it easier to remove things later on..
Clamps work fine.
>
> 6. Anything else I need to know?
>
> Thanks...
> Don Marshall
> '63 TR4 EP Autocrosser
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TR4 Rallye Replica vintage racer
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