| dacobb |
11-21-2018 03:58 PM |
ERA FIA/Slabside exhaust question
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| strictlypersonl |
11-22-2018 06:25 AM |
Because the engine sits between (not in front of) the foot-boxes, it's doubtful whether those headers would fit. We'd love to find an aftermarket header that fits, but haven't been successful yet. It's especially difficult because the pipes must go out over the frame rails, not down and straight back.
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| dacobb |
11-22-2018 08:10 AM |
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Originally Posted by strictlypersonl
(Post 1454292)
Because the engine sits between (not in front of) the foot-boxes, it's doubtful whether those headers would fit. We'd love to find an aftermarket header that fits, but haven't been successful yet. It's especially difficult because the pipes must go out over the frame rails, not down and straight back.
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Yeah when I saw the pics you sent me it's pretty clear they aren't even close in the way they turn out and downwards. A pity, but it just saved me $300. |
| fintubi |
11-23-2018 05:06 PM |
While we're on slabside undercar exhausts, what's the consensus on coatings? I believe all the parts (headers, piping, mufflers) are delivered in plain steel as fabricated. I'd like to just take all the parts to a coating shop before installing them but I don't know what to ask for. I'd like to get reasonable longevity and also try to make the parts under the car unobtrusive except for the "pea shooter" pipes at the very rear.
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Gerry Hawkridge in England casts original type manifolds I think. I can email him and ask if you'd be interested. I'm not sure if they'd fit an ERA or not though. stricklypersonl may know for sure.
Larry
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| dacobb |
11-24-2018 05:51 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by fintubi
(Post 1454365)
While we're on slabside undercar exhausts, what's the consensus on coatings? I believe all the parts (headers, piping, mufflers) are delivered in plain steel as fabricated. I'd like to just take all the parts to a coating shop before installing them but I don't know what to ask for. I'd like to get reasonable longevity and also try to make the parts under the car unobtrusive except for the "pea shooter" pipes at the very rear.
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ERA suggested to me to get the headers ceramic coated for longer life, and to just paint the rest of the exhaust (minus the tips) with a high quality high temp paint. The question is what color - black, aluminum, something else? |
| PeteF |
11-24-2018 08:16 AM |
My undercar exhaust on ERA2041 was installed by ERA about 18 years ago. The headers are ceramic coated silver and the mufflers/pipes are flat black. Some of the black has disappeared toward the rear of the pipes, but the mufflers, which are visible as you approach the car are still black and look good. I would not recommend silver unless you want them to be more obvious. The car has been in Massachusetts and Connecticut since new in 2001 and now has over 50,000 miles. Not driven in Winter.
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| DanEC |
11-24-2018 12:27 PM |
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| Karl Bebout |
11-24-2018 02:53 PM |
Ditto on the ceramic coating (Jet Coat, etc) for the headers and semi or flat black for the rest of the exhaust. I've found that BBQ paint holds up at least as well as the "high temp" stuff, is 'way less money and very easy to find in the big box hardware stores.
Another thing to consider for the headers is the insulating wrap. Got mine on flee-bay. Found a 100' roll (lots of extra) for about $25, I think. Also bought a packet of 100 SS zip clamps to be sure I had plenty. If you go this route, I see no need for the ceramic coating and you'll have greater heat reduction in your foot boxes. My 2¢ worth.
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| fintubi |
11-25-2018 05:06 PM |
Thanks for all the input, guys!
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