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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