I wonder which maniflow header you guys got?? Apparently there are several
models. The one I got from Mini-mania was for a street 1275, and fits perfectly
into the front pipe of my RC-40 exhaust (1.75inches). Did you gus get the one
for the 'small-bore' engine?
Regards - Bryan Vandiver (59-bugeye)
>To: "David Ramsey" <dwramsey@worldnet.att.net>, <spridgets@autox.team.net>
>Subject: RE: Maniflow LCB from APT
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>I too bought this setup from APT and had the same problem with the header
>being smaller than the pipe. I fixed it by going to Kragen's and getting a
>1 5/8 to 1/7/8 pipe adapter and another clamp, and that cured the problem.
>I've had it like that for almost a month now and no problems. I've noticed
>the exhaust is much quieter, and I LOVE the sound. I'll have to look into
>the coating. Bryan and a couple of others on the list have recommended I
>have it done. Its good to know that Jet-Hot will coat a used header. I'll
>pull the header before I take the little guy into the paint shop.
>
>Greg
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-spridgets@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-spridgets@autox.team.net]
>On Behalf Of David Ramsey
>Sent: Sunday, October 10, 1999 11:10 PM
>To: spridgets@autox.team.net
>Subject: Maniflow LCB from APT
>
> Wanted to let the list know that last nite I installed the EXL-9
Maniflow
>LCB from APT in my yellow bug-i. I had APT send the headers to JET-HOT for
>their sterling ceramic coating. Total cost with shipping was around $350.
> On the minus side there was a small dent in one of the tubes and it
wasn't
>APT's or Jet-Hot's fault, so once again it must have been my fault! Also I
>ordered the Maniflow single box exhaust system from APT ES031 that is
>matched to the header. Well it would be except that the od of the header is
>1 5/8" and the pipe id is 1 7/8". After talking to Lisa at APT they are
>going to refund my money and shipping cost on the system. They are working
>on a fix, when David get backs from England.
> On the plus side, the headers fit great!!! There was no need for port
>matching or spacers to match the intake manifold, as the header was fine as
>sent. (good thing as any grinding would have meant sending them back to
>Jet-Hot for recoating, which they will do at no cost for 3 years no
>questions asked). The area where the pipes go through the floor on my car
>has been cut out to the footwell so there was no problems installing the
>header, just needed to pull back the steering column and they bolted right
>up.
> The main reason for the Jet-Hot coating is if they coat a new set of
>headers then they guarantee them against rusting out for life. They will
>fix or replace them free. Also they will fix and recoat them free for 3
>years even if you sent used ones to be coated. Their new sterling silver
>coating looks like a slightly hazy chrome finish that they also guarantee
>for life not to discolor at all.
> They also claim that the coating will reduce the engine compartment
>temp
by
>20-30 deg F and increase the flow as they are coated inside as well as
>outside. Shoud be worth the $165 for coating if even half of their claims
>are true. If you want any more info give them a call at 1-800-432-3379
> Tomorow it is off the my local muffler shop for a new pipe and "real
>muffler" no more Smittys for this guy (must be getting old).
> Crash
>
>
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