Re: UK vs US Ur-q Scorpian

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In a message dated 2/12/99 9:21:39 AM Central Standard Time,
quattro@rogerswave.ca writes:

>> As far as microfishe exhaust routing is exactly the same for both RHD and
LHD
 >>models.
 >>The floor pan in the rear section is identical for RHD and LHD.
>> Moreover the OEM rear muffler is also identical for both RHD and LHD.
 
 >>Where do you get your info on the UK cars?
>> Maybe it's the Scorpion sustem that did not fit properly?
>> 6" is a lot to add to an exhaust system and I know UK cars are not 6"
longer.
 
>> Please explain fruther.
>> --
>> Martin Pajak
  >>

Martin:
I believe if you actually look at the cars, you will find that the exhaust on
the UK cars exits the rear valence differently than the US cars.  The exhaust
hanger locations for the UK and the US cars under the rear boot are different
because of this.  Bottom line, the UK exhaust will not fit the US car without
some modification.  The 6in pipe used on my system was a mandrel bent 45
degree or so that orients the muffler tailpipe section to exit the lower
valence of the US car properly (but I also shortened the scorpian designed
exit length), but do know that the UK designed hangers welded on the muffler
do become non functional.   The original question was whether the US and UK
scorpion exhausts are the same.  They are not.  This is not a bolt on swap. 

Scorpion made the exhaust system right for their UK testfit.  It just didn't
translate well when crossing the pond and the drivers seat.  

HTH

Scott Justusson
'87 5ktqwRS2
'84 Urq (US)
'87 4Runner