Linda,
My new digital camera will take movies with sound..as soon as I figure out
how....but the car is put away for the winter and will take a little work to
start up.
Remind me again in a few months, and I will give it a try!
Best Regards,
Jim
>From: ljordan704@aim.com
>To: nqrithfordatsun@msn.com
>CC: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: : headers/exhaus: Stock is fine, but dont forget the little
>brace
>Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2007 17:16:00 -0500
>
>
> Jim,
> Too bad we can't check out an audiofile of that exhaust sound. Anyone
>know how?
>
> Linda
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nqrithfordatsun@msn.com
> To: RWM@RWMann.com; boakes@gmail.com
> Cc: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Sent: Sat, 10 Feb 2007 12:15 PM
> Subject: : headers/exhaus: Stock is fine, but dont forget the little
>brace
>
> For All
> Yep, the stock cast iron is only a few HP away from the tube header, and
>will last a lot longer if it does not crack. As far as cracking goes, make
>sure the little steel brace from near the bottom of it to the engine is in
>place. If its not there, you can fabricate one out of bar stock....you will
>see the bolt holes where it is supposed to go...I guess its about 5 inches
>long or so.
>
> Where you can pick up some free HP is in the exhaust system. Stock was
>pretty darn skinny. If you can get a shop to bend you up an 1 7/8 or 2 inch
>system you will gain some free HP. The problem is that that size pipe will
>be tight in the frame holes, and to prevent binding as the engine moves
>around (and the cracking risk again) you will need a braided flex. Classic
>Datsun Motorsports sells a good one, others probably do also.
>
> My system uses the cast iron manifold, the CDM flex, and then 2 inch
>pipe. I have two glasspacks....locally manufactured and called "North
>Carolina Moonshine Specials"...they are better than most in that the 2 inch
>size is actually 2 inch all the way through, and the litle metal spikes
>inside are bent backwards to improve gas flow. One is in the X of the
>frame, and the other one is back near the tailpipe. Car is loud, but not
>cop loud, and is deep and throaty. The best part is the mufflers are about
>$20 each.
>
> I can take pictures of the brace or the flex or the mufflers if you need
>them for ideas, send me a note seperatly.
>
> Best Regards,
> Jim
> Chesapeake Virginia
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