Tubular headers for 7a 20v

[Richard Hoffman]

No, the tubular header DID have a downpipe.  It was about 8" long, 2-3/8"
ID, and connected the tubular header to the catalytic converter.
HTH
Richard
90 CQ 221k formerly tube header-equipped
70 100LS 47k the pinnacle of 70's cast iron manifolds
94 325i 94k cast iron headers
----- Original Message -----
From: "Todd Phenneger" <tquattroguy at yahoo.com>
To: "Emre Washburn" <yumyjagermiester at hvc.rr.com>;
<iain.atkinson at tesco.net>; <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2003 9:42 AM
Subject: Re: Tubular headers for 7a 20v


> Huh,
>   The 90 CQ didn't have a Downpipe, it just had one big equal
> lenght tubular header.  At least the one I saw on an engine
> stand did.  Am I mistaken?
> Thanks
>   Todd
>
> --- Emre Washburn <yumyjagermiester at hvc.rr.com> wrote:
> > This is most likley the OEM peice, unless it was a custom job.
> > If you are
> > looking to swap in the OEM piece, you will also need the
> > proper downpipe for
> > cars that came with the headers and the heat sheild.
> >
> > Emre
> > 90 Cq
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Todd Phenneger" <tquattroguy at yahoo.com>
> > To: <iain.atkinson at tesco.net>; <quattro at audifans.com>
> > Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2003 10:45 AM
> > Subject: Re: Tubular headers for 7a 20v
> >
> >
> > > Iain,
> > >   was this the factory 1990 CQ tubular header you put on it
> > or
> > > something different.  Just curious.
> > >   Also, did you have to change anything else out, like the
> > CAT,
> > > or did it bolt right up.
> > >   I have a friend witha 20v Sedan.
> > > Thanks
> > >   Todd
> > >
> > > --- iain.atkinson at tesco.net wrote:
> > > > Folks
> > > >
> > > > just thought i would post my findings after installing the
> > > > tubular headers on my 19909020v q. This is a mod well
> > worth
> > > > doing having now driven the car for a few hundred miles
> > the
> > > > difference is amazing, it seems to have a lot more torque
> > or
> > > > the torque starts lower in the rev range, hasn't affected
> > the
> > > > top end and if anything this improved too. Exhaust note
> > has
> > > > changed and is a deeper tone than before, the only issue
> > to
> > > > resolve is a resonance in the airbox, i am going to try
> > and
> > > > make up a cold air feed for it which ahould cure the
> > problem.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Iain
> > > >
> > >
> > >
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