[TR] Stock TR4 exhaust with header

[pethier at comcast.net]

I don't have any first-hand knowledge on this, but I have heard that Falcons don't always fit right even when you do start with the right stuff.  I fear it's going to be case trying it out.

Phil Ethier West Side Saint Paul Minnesota USA
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----- "Brad Kahler" <brad.kahler at 141.com> wrote:

> From: "Brad Kahler" <brad.kahler at 141.com>
> To: "Triumphs" <Triumphs at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 8, 2010 3:19:11 PM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central
> Subject: [TR] Stock TR4 exhaust with header
>
> My recently acquired TR4 came with what is probably a Pace tubular
> header and a hacked up set of non original mufflers and pipes that
> are
> pretty much in need of replacement.
> 
> I have sitting on the shelf a complete Falcon stainless exhaust
> system
> for a TR4 that I believe is identical in fit to the original TR4
> exhaust system.
> 
> What are the odds that the tubular header is a direct replacement for
> the factory cast iron manifold and head pipe?
> 
> What I'm hoping is I can just remove the bulk of the existing exhaust
> system and bolt the factory system directly to the tubular header.
> 
> Any thoughts?!
> 
> Brad