changing exhaust today have questions ;)

[jtoomasson at yahoo.com (Jeff Toomasson)]

Yes - it's possible. And I'm assuming you're talking about an 8v because on
a 16v it's pretty obvious and easy. Removing the manifold is more difficult
that installing a header. Removing the DP in first will give you more space
to move around.

A properly designed header (read: Supersprint  :)  will always flow better
than the DP...

It would be nice if you had spritzed your exhaust studs with liquid wrench
or WD-40 in advance, but you should do it anyway to assist the removal.

Be patient - you're going to have to get on the top 12mm exhaust nuts by
feel because you can't see them when the intake is in.

Oh - and have several extension sizes and a 3/8"-drive
wobble-socket/extension handy.

G/L, JT
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ryan Ruggles" <ryanruggles@uniserve.com>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2003 8:47 AM
Subject: changing exhaust today have questions ;)


> Is it possible to change the manifold to a header with the engine in the
> car?  Are there any tricks?  Will I need new nuts?  And is it worth it to
> change to a header from a 4 to 2 manifold and downpipe?
>
> Cheers
>
> Ryan
>
>
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