[urq] urq SS 3" exhaust

Wed Mar 2 07:56:11 PST 2011

Hi guys,

First off, a big thanks to all the guys that liked my 3" exhaust system for the urq.

A long story short the exhausts aren't ready yet. There are a couple of reasons
for this.

I made one for MIke Hopton, and although he was really happy with it, I thought I could
do better. I've  completely remade all the jigs over the winter, and I'm working on reducing the number of  welds that each system requires.

The first systems were mig welded using stainless wire, I wasn't happy with the finish,
so I bought a tig welder for this purpose.

I don't want this system to get any bad  press.

Time frame wise, they probably won't be ready until spring. Price is also still to be determined, however I realize that everybody is price
 conscious in today's economic
down turn.

I'm going to build a few  more first ,and try them on some of the local guys cars, so 
as to be satisfied with fit and finish before selling them to the public.

For any one that wants to have a look at my  3" system , here's a pre -production exhaust currently installed on my urq. I have over 3000 miles of problem free driving
on this system.

http://www.motorgeek.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=12422&start=150

Keep in mind,  this system was the first prototype, all bends are now mandrel bent, and all welds are going to be tig welded.   Also as standard, exhaust tips are now 3 " for a more aggressive look, and fill the real valence much better IMO

I have some better pictures at home. I'll try and host them with a link tonight  when I get home.

Cheers,

Craig Cook.

--- On Wed, 3/2/11, Martin Pajak <martin at quattro.ca> wrote:

From: Martin Pajak <martin at quattro.ca>
Subject: Re: [urq] urq SS 3" exhaust
To: "Eric J. Fluhr" <ejfluhr at austin.rr.com>
Cc: craigcook at rogers.com
Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 4:12 AM

Hi Eric,

I've seen and heard Craig Cook's exhaust
 and it is exactly like the
original except 3" SS with 3" tailpipes angle cut just like OE.
He has option for V-band and that is what he is using on his and Mike
Hopton's cars.  Can't go wrong with his, attention to detail and superb
quality.  I can't wait for Craig to make one for my car.

Cheers
Martin

> 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
>>
>
>
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