[urq] urq SS 3" exhaust

[Eric J. Fluhr]

Peter/Steve,

Thanks much for posting this to the urq list.   I have been watching for 
such a 3" exhaust for the Urq
(a la urS4 Stromung), but it has been years and we haven't been successful 
in getting it off the ground.

Any chance that the PDF link can be made more readily accessible?   I don't 
have an account on that
website.  I am seriously interested in such an exhaust system (3" 20vt SS 
mandrel bent).   Over Christmas
I spent 3 full days building a 3" SS exhaust for my father's '84 4000q20vt 
by cutting and welding mandrel
pieces, and I even had a Stromung downpipe to handle turbo down past the 
subframe.   Given the hours I
spent, I think $1450 sounds reasonable to me for a higher-quality custom-fit 
exhaust.

I am not thrilled about a slip-on over the rear axle.  I know clearance is 
tight, but slip-ons have a
tendency to stay stuck together.   Can we option for a v-band or 
bolt-together flange there for a little extra
cost?

Regards,
Eric
'82 urq

> Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:49:59 -0700
> From: Peter <audionly at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [urq] Exhaust System Alternatives
>
> Below is a link to estimate for SS 3" exhaust for 3b conversion from turbo
> outlet to dual tips. The only items not included are the SS flanges for 
> the
> turbo and waste gate which are approx. $20 each. The cat meets OBD2
> standards except for California; but Hank indicated there is a California
> approved cat available at a slightly higher cost. The entire system would 
> be
> built from 3" stainless steel with mandrel bends. The "y" inlet for the
> waste gate would be further down the pipe than an S2 for better flow. The
> cat would have flanges on either side for R & R with a test pipe included.
> There would be a bung hole for the O2 sensor. There would be a slip pipe
> (not flange connection) over the rear axle to R&R the two sections. I
> believe the rest of the estimate is self explanatory. The price of the
> original one that they would test fit to the sponsor car is as stated on 
> the
> estimate (Approx. $1,450) thereafter the price would be approximately $50
> cheaper. They would manufacture the jig and cad drawings on their nickel 
> for
> future sales. They want to build at least two to start off; one for the
> sponsor car, and then one from the jig and cad drawings they produce and
> then test fit it in the sponsor car to make sure they have it correct.
> The sponsor car has all new engine and transmission mounts and the car has
> never been hit so the dimensions should be correct for all URQ's. We would
> need at least two commitments to do this (sponsor car is one commitment) 
> and
> everyone would be paying exactly what Hank charges with no outside profit
> (excluding shipping charges and tax for out of state buyers) I have seen
> Hanks work on Panteras and it is impeccable fit and finish. S-line is also 
> a
> customer of his. Let me know what you think. Hank indicated that you are
> welcome to call him with any questions. I need to make a decision on the
> sponsor car before the ninth of March on whether to have Hank do it or 
> have
> Brendan from Apikol make a custom tig welded down pipe. /Peter
>
> http://www.hanksvillehotrods.com/
>
> http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/2631559/urq-20v-exhaust-estimates-pdf-february-28-2011-1-15-pm-54k?day
>