Author Topic: Header To Rear Apron Clearance (Read 3229 times)

kirin · « **on:** April 15, 2007, 06:38:47 PM »

Hey Guys,
Been trying to decide what exhaust I want to run on my beetle. Since I am filling in the tail pipe cut outs in my rear apron. However before the car's primed I want to make sure that I won't run into paint heat issues down the road(Basically the header cooking the paint on the outside of the apron). Has anybody ever come up with a heatshield or something? Should I worry about this or am I just being paranoid? thanks.

Kiki

Trevor P · « **Reply #1 on:** April 16, 2007, 11:28:27 AM »

With the sidewinder on my oval it has sufficient clearance, but there is a tight spot near the upper inner structure of the apron where the engine seal goes. I ended up trimming the seal channel a bit to clear. Other than that those exhaust systems are second to none for quality/fit and finish, Tiger does an amazing job. As to whether it will burn paint, I doubt it, but can't say for sure since mine hasn't hit the street yet. If in doubt add a bit of heat sheild on the backside of the apron. I can post some pics later if you wish.

Trevor P · « **Reply #2 on:** April 16, 2007, 05:09:46 PM »

silas · « **Reply #3 on:** April 16, 2007, 06:11:35 PM »

^^^^ soooooooo nice.

egspot · « **Reply #4 on:** April 16, 2007, 08:12:05 PM »

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^^^^ soooooooo nice.

MMMM YES, I like that. even more than the one Kirin purchase a while ago.

dannyboy · « **Reply #5 on:** April 16, 2007, 11:49:21 PM »

now why didya have to go and say that emilio???
you hurt my feelings

thats ok tho, cause its gonna go through a little modification to be fitted to the loaf rocket....

egspot · « **Reply #6 on:** April 17, 2007, 12:13:44 AM »

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now why didya have to go and say that emilio???
you hurt my feelings
thats ok tho, cause its gonna go through a little modification to be fitted to the loaf rocket....

OOOPS

At least I made reference about it as the one I liked. :blush:

kirin · « **Reply #7 on:** April 17, 2007, 09:34:25 AM »

Yeah that exhaust is now Dannyboys now:P
Should be nice on that bus of his.. if we ever see it.

Cameron · « **Reply #8 on:** April 19, 2007, 08:05:52 PM »

Here's a nice merged exhaust system, made by A1 in So Cal.
I took these pictures as the exhaust was being installed on the car, Bill Schwimmer's 58 beetle.
Click on the photos.

Chris · « **Reply #9 on:** April 19, 2007, 08:39:00 PM »

here is a pic of my A-1 Lowdown with a 1 1/2\" tranny raise

its a little dirty, but its ceramic coated and I can clean it up.

Looks to be the same one as what gav posted, if your running stock height tranny mounts you should probable be able to clear the apron or just about.