Hello all:
I got my new Stahl header yesteday and it looks great. If it fits
and works as good as it looks I'll be a happy camper. Before I
start though, I've got a couple questions for the group...
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"?
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)?
3. Someone recommended a section of flex pipe from the collector
to the exhaust pipe to absorb vibration. Seems to make sense,
does it?
4. This sucker's going to be loud... is that a problem anywhere?
Noise doesn't seem to bother the local autocross group here, except
for one RX7 that they comment about but don't take action against.
Is a "supertrap" or similar a good idea or just not needed?
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..
6. Anything else I need to know?
Thanks...
Don Marshall
'63 TR4 EP Autocrosser
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