two piece EM

[Eric_R_Kissell at whirlpool.com]

Jeff,

There has been some debate on this, but  the word on the list is that no
cars in the USA actually came from the factory with the 2-piece exhaust
manifold. Apparently this was available as a replacement part to combat the
broken studs issue caused by the 1-piece exhaust manifold.

It was available for the 10v turbo Type 44's.

As far as cost, Igor Kessel posted his cost for the 2-piece exhaust
manifold kit in 1998, which can be read at:

http://www.audifans.com/archives/1998/12/msg02248.html

It looks like the kit cost him $724.95. I have seen other reports of $800.

I recall some discussion about using a support bracket for the EM that
_might_ lessen the likelihood of the broken stud problem. This is mentioned
in Igor's post about the 2-piece above, but also in the threads you can get
into at:

http://www.audifans.com/archives/1999/01/msg02369.html

http://www.audifans.com/archives/1999/01/msg02431.html

Some qlisters have made their own SS header systems that probably flow
better, which might be an option to pursue.

HTH,
Eric Kissell
1991 200q 20v Avant, Koni Sports (yellow), 2.4 Bar (MRC), eBay Surprise
1989 200q 10v Avant, Boge Turbogas, 1.8 Bar (qlcc) - FOR SALE
1986 5000cstq Sedan, Bilsteins, 1.8 Bar (SJM)