Re: Ready to buy 200tq

[ekellock@juno.com]

Marty, I believe we're talking about a 20valve engine here.   I don't
think the 1-piece/2-piece/cracked-manifold issue applies here.

Does it?

Ed Kellock ................... Greenville, SC  USA
91 200q avant .......... 87 Coupe GT

On Sun, 13 Sep 1998 09:50:05 EDT MHLIGGINS@aol.com writes:
><<Is an aftermarket exhaust worth the money for performance 
>enhancement or longevity for this class, vintage, age vehicle:>>

>I agree with Phil Payne that the factory exhaust is hard to 
>beat.  But here is some info to weigh in:
>
>Cost for one-piece manifold is the same as for a two-piece.   Two piece
is a
>later design and should be better.  It also does not have the tendency
to
>crack.  Cost for an aftermarket manifold is basically the same also.  
>But, from what has been posted on the list, these are not simple
straight-forward
>interchange.
>
>One thing you did not address is what kind of exhaust leak you have.  If
one
>or two of the bolts are broken, your should be able to simply replace
the
>exhaust bolts and remount your current manifold.  If the manifold is
cracked,
>welding is possible in some instances.

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