[DML] Re: Another "header" post

["aaron_t_graham" <aaron_t_graham@xxxxxxxxx>]

Just FYI, I bought a DMCH Stage II engine almost 2 years ago.  The
engine is great, but I'm not as impressed with the exhaust.  Less than
six months after I purchased it, it turned orange with rust.  Back
then, I was driving it during an Indiana winter, in which case
"ceramic coating" just means that it will take an extra two weeks to
start rusting.

About 8 months after I bought the engine/exhaust, my DeLorean ceased
to be my daily driver, simply because I finally got around to buying
another car.  The exhaust continued to degrade, however, despite the
fact that in the last year I haven't even driven the D in the rain. 
Two of the four brackets that hold the heat shield onto the muffler
have broken off because of rust.  Also, I believe the DMCH exhaust was
designed to be a very visible and prominent feature when viewing the
car from the rear, and it is.  It looked very intimidating when it was
new, but when it's rusted, it just looks terrible.

James had offered to re-coat my exhaust system for free (complete with
shipping to and from DMCH), but I opted not to do it because I would
have had to pay a mechanic to remove and reinstall it.  Additionally,
I would have needed a rental car (I estimated 3 weeks) because the D
was my daily driver at the time.

James may want to respond to this -- I believe they were working on
getting a better coating (maybe this was the supply issue?) so it may
not be as big a problem as it was 2 years ago.  Still, it's just a
coating.

Another thing about the exhaust that I don't like is that it's just
too loud.  I knew a free-flow exhaust was going to be loud, but I
didn't know it would be this loud.  The stainless exhaust available
from the UK is customizable.  I would be willing to sacrifice a little
power for a little quiet.  They also have the option of no cats, which
is nice if there is no emissions testing in your state.  One more
consideration is the exhaust note -- DMCH exhaust has a low rumble,
stainless UK exhaust has a european "rasp" (in this case I actually
prefer DMCH).  But these are all just personal preferences...

Aaron
#1506

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Matt Spittle" <supermatty@xxxx> wrote:
> 
> 
> The sad part is they won't sell just the headers individually. 
> Another sad part is that the system isn't stainless, for whatever
> reason.  When I priced DMCUK's totally stainless exhaust (which also
> includes everything), it was around $1,800 (Martin, correct me if I'm
> wrong).  Which would YOU rather have?  
> 
> Matt
> #1604
> 
> 
> 
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "stainlessilusion" <5n-@xxxx> wrote:
> > 
> > 
> > Only $1,500??? I'm calling Warren then, I thought these were much
> > more- this price isn't bad at all. Your previous headers-where they
> > also ceramic coated?? -----Dani B. #5003
> > 
> > 
> > --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "James" <james@xxxx> wrote:
> > > 
> > > 
> > > We'd pulled the exhaust system off the market while we got supply
> > > issues resolved, and expect to have them available as early as next
> > > week. Muffler, dual catalytic converters, and headers for $1495.
These
> > > new systems are ceramic coated by Jet-Hot in Mississippi, btw. Call
> > > Warren and he can get you on the list.
> > > 
> > > James Espey
> > > http://www.delorean.com
> > > 
> > > 
> > > --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "stainlessilusion" <5n-@xxxx> wrote:
> > > > 
> > > > 
> > > > Has anyone here built their own exhaust using any headers-not
> DMCH, I
> > > > mean alpine headers or etc. that is true dual and uses cats? I
don't
> > > > think DMCH is selling their exhausts separately since I couldn't
> find
> > > > it anywhere, and I'm sure they'd want 2K+ for em anyway right?
> I'd be
> > > > interested in seeing pictures if anyone has built their own. I'm
> going
> > > > to attempt to build one, just need to know how well the alpine
> headers
> > > > fit with frame, and if anyone has any plans or anything that may
> > > > help-I'd appreciate it. -----Dani B. #5003








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