Re: Header

[Dan Ruddick <druddick@vt.edu>]

At 02:13 PM 1/25/97, you wrote:
>I've just installed an exhaust header on my scirrocco and it was 
>not to tight a fit, at least .  What I didn't like about the job was 
>doing all that undercar work. I found it best to just cut the bolts 
>and pipes with a sawzall to make the work quick.  What I find 
>interesting about the results is that my car is louder than before 
>and now my idle speed is much higher than before, going to 
>have to adjust that.  Furthermore the gains were not all that 
>impressive but the engine does rev up a lot easier than before, 
>maybe if I change my exhaust from the cat back it would help.  
>BTW does anyone know why I have the solid lifter head on an 
>86 Scirroco instead of the hydrualic type, I thought they 
>changed over in 85?  Would I benefit by changing over to the 
>hyd type head from a gti?  Your input on my exhaust and lifter 
>questions are appreciated.
>

>
>P.S. does anyone know if I should change the cat for a better 
>flowing type.

        OK,  two points, don't touch the cat, they're a 2" in- 2" out type
and do quite well.  Also it would be good to replace the rest of the
exhaust, but if you have budget constraints, replace the muffler first, the
rest of the stock exhaust is decent, not mandrel bent, but decent.

Dan

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