Re: [DML] Advantages of Spec .01 Exhaust

["content22207" <brobertson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

You have to actually read my posts: "I know there are alternatives...".

My question is: why do owners put a new muffler back there when converting to dual exhaust, as was done to this car? During the conversion is a perfect time to correct that particular aspect of bad design. Not only do you gain working space, but you eliminate damaging heat. Putting a new muffler back where the old one was makes as little sense as putting Grade 10.9 bolts back in the trailing arms, or putting in a new plastic clutch line. 

To the best of my knowledge only John offers a ready made dual exhaust package that eliminates the muffler across the back of the car.

Anyone care to list advantages of a muffler in the stock location (other than reduced time on the assembly line)?

Bill Robertson
#5939

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Martin Gutkowski" <martin@...> wrote:
>
> Put it in 5th gear and roll the car (assuming it's a 5 speed). 
> 
> Martin
> 
> Sent from my BlackBerry®
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: "content22207" <brobertson@...>
> Sender: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2012 00:35:49 
> To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Reply-To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [DML] Advantages of Spec .01 Exhaust
> 
> I just communicated with an owner who wants to adjust his valves, but has a gigantic muffler across the back of his car, which of course precludes putting a socket wrench on the engine to rotate it. I know there are alternatives, such as a strap wrench, but why not simply move the muffler in the first place, not only opening up gobs of working room, but also preserving your fascia from warping, and eliminating heat damage to belts and seals on the front of the engine:
> http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/432307_340484645996792_100001057778755_1020050_40248587_n.jpg
> 
> Bill Robertson
> #5939
>  
> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------------
> 
> To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address:
> moderators@...
> 
> For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com
> 
> To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnewsYahoo! Groups Links
>




------------------------------------

To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address:
moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx

For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com

To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnewsYahoo! Groups Links

<*> To visit your group on the web, go to:
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/

<*> Your email settings:
    Individual Email | Traditional

<*> To change settings online go to:
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/join
    (Yahoo! ID required)

<*> To change settings via email:
    dmcnews-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
    dmcnews-fullfeatured@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

<*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
    dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

<*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to:
    http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/