-----Original Message-----
From: scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org [mailto:scirocco-l-
bounces@scirocco.org] On Behalf Of Rick Kellner
Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2005 6:16 PM
To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
Subject: RE: S&S headers; general header comments
Gordon, I had a similar setup on my 8v, it was the 4 into 2 manifold and
a TT down pipe, no flex joint. That's why TT gives you a new front
motor mount with their exhaust systems.
Since I have to weld up something to mate up to this header I was
thinking of just a solid connection too. I will have all new mounts at
that point in time.
On some systems I have see a brace that bolts to the block near the oil
pan and attaches to the elbow of the down pipe. I believe this is to
keep the flexing of the down pipe to a minimum.
Rick K.
-----Original Message-----
From: Gordon Forbess [mailto:gforbess@attglobal.net]
Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2005 5:02 PM
To: Rick Kellner
Cc: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
Subject: Re: S&S headers; general header comments
On Sat, 15 Jan 2005 14:54:59 -0500, "Rick Kellner"
<rfkellner@snet.net> wrote:
>If you look at the header and description you will see there is a ball
>and socket connection at the collector end that acts as the flex joint.
>Does anyone have any experience with this type of flex joint? Does it
>leak? Is there a better aftermarket flex joint available that I can
>weld in place of this one?
Does everyone have an exhaust system with some sort of flex joint?
The reason I ask is, I don't. Just a 2 to 1 downpipe from the cast
Euro GTI manifold straight into the cat. It's been fine for about
30-35k miles. With the exception of the front poly motor mount, all
the others are stock. I do have the brace from the block to about the
mid point of the downpipe, but nothing else.
Gordon
75 Mk I/Drake 1.9
http://pws.prserv.net/gforbess/scirocco/scirocco.htm
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