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Bobtail exhaust 4 into 1 V Merged collector slip fit style exhaust
Anthiron - March 19th, 2013 at 12:09 PM

Basically aside of the Bobtail being more tucked in away from prying fingers. I am interested in what pros and cons there are to each system before I buy. Both seem to offer roughly similar ground clearance.

The engine will be most likely be a 1600 with a Bug Spray but will maybe be bigger once the car is back on (off) the road.

Bobtail style

http://www.chircoestore.com/catalog/popup_image.php?pID=4379&image=0 

Slip fit Merged collector Style

http://www.chircoestore.com/catalog/popup_image.php?pID=4387&image=0 


Cheers
Nicko

matberry - March 19th, 2013 at 12:24 PM

The second one has way more ground clearance than the first, use the rear cylinder pipes as a guide, the merge one has everything above the heads, the 4-1 sits alot lower, hence, if you fit the merge system the cage and exhaust mesh will need re-engineering. (Smiley did this to one, also cut up the system to make it less obvious I believe)
The slip joints are a bit of a pain too, but deffo more power for an all out engine with the merge system.

Anthiron - March 19th, 2013 at 01:40 PM

Slip fit it is. Thanks Matt

Anthiron - March 19th, 2013 at 07:19 PM

Hey Matt. When you say the slip fittings are a pain, what exactly do you mean?

Smiley - March 19th, 2013 at 07:42 PM

They are a pain to get them all sealing right. I ended up welding mine all together and adding flange joints between #2 and #4 cylinders and the collector.

Check out Page 17 of my build for my initial fit.
Page 18 is where I cut it up. And page 19 where I welded all the bit back together.

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=80275&page=17 

If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask. :D



Smiley :)

h - March 19th, 2013 at 08:21 PM

I have something similar to the first one on my beach buggy
it has slip overs that are gooped n clamped n it goes good for me
:)
you are welcome to swing by for a lookisee if you want
just pm me
cheers pauly

Craig Torrens - March 19th, 2013 at 08:29 PM

I had one of these on my 1640 Baja...........great clearance, good performance and exhaust note :tu:

http://www.cbperformance.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=3551 

I have also used the slip joint systems too, but found it was very high at the collector and was hard to then cover with the cage (for rego).

Anthiron - March 20th, 2013 at 04:58 PM

Thanks H. I might do that if I remember when I am back from work.

I actually have posted the wrong picture for the first exhaust. That one uses J tubes. The bobtail style I am considering has the rear pipes up over the tappet covers. ClassicVeedub sell a stainless one.

After re-reading smileys thread I might go with the Bobtail.......Less hassle!