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empi headers hitting engine support bar !
micko22 - November 2nd, 2011 at 01:13 PM

Hi everyone, does anyone have a solution to help me with the empi headers that seem to fit everywhere great except they hit on the engine support bar across my 72 bus, need a solution by friday ? exhaust place to modify them ? thanks


Aussie Dubbin - November 2nd, 2011 at 01:48 PM

Pic?


micko22 - November 2nd, 2011 at 02:08 PM

https://www.classicveedub.com.au/cvd_new/part_detail.aspx?parts_id=7399 

sorry not sure how to post pics but these are the headers i've got


vwo60 - November 2nd, 2011 at 03:48 PM

have you check out if you could modify the mount,it might be easier.


Governor - November 2nd, 2011 at 05:34 PM

Read the advert again, it says to suit bug bus ect,
Thats the problem with most of the cheap Empi China crap, its made to suit allsorts but doesnt actually fit any.
With a bug and a bus, one size does not fit all.

You get what you pay for, there is a reason its so cheap??
Cry once, buy a Vintagespeed one and never fit another again.


vassy66T1 - November 2nd, 2011 at 07:17 PM

If you have a look in my thread I had to build a new engine rear support to accommodate the exhaust and the full flow oil pump etc.
The Lowlites are a challenge for a decent aftermarket exhaust.
Has someone fitted a Vintage Speed Exhaust to a (1600) lowlight?


vw54 - November 2nd, 2011 at 07:24 PM

ANOTHER Q U A L I T Y EMPI product


Governor - November 2nd, 2011 at 07:25 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by vassy66T1
If you have a look in my thread I had to build a new engine rear support to accommodate the exhaust and the full flow oil pump etc.
The Lowlites are a challenge for a decent aftermarket exhaust.
Has someone fitted a Vintage Speed Exhaust to a (1600) lowlight? [/quote


Yes they bolt straight in.


micko22 - November 2nd, 2011 at 08:13 PM

So how much for a vintage speed one ? cheaper to get something altered ? yes i am finding the lowlight, especially a 72 nine seater deluxe crossover - late bay tail lights are a challenge with bits of both !


vassy66T1 - November 3rd, 2011 at 08:03 AM

I got a stainless Genie turbo muffler fitted to me sidewinder and that cost $500 alone. I already had the headers on and the rear support bar in place.
Buy a Vintage Speed one is my advice.
Any pics Black 64?


Governor - November 3rd, 2011 at 06:16 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by vassy66T1
I got a stainless Genie turbo muffler fitted to me sidewinder and that cost $500 alone. I already had the headers on and the rear support bar in place.
Buy a Vintage Speed one is my advice.
Any pics Black 64?


Not in the car but this is the engine that bolted straight in even with heater boxes
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a283/Mrnovan/DSCF0418.jpg


http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a283/Mrnovan/DSCF0419.jpg


vassy66T1 - November 3rd, 2011 at 09:02 PM

Cool!

Thanks for pics Black64 :tu:

I still have the wife's 71 Dormobile to do the exhaust on so will save my pennies.