bugpack competition header for street?

esde

So I just picked up one of these, it came with a package deal of parts
http://vwparts.aircooled.net/Merged-Competition-Exhaust-w-Stinger-1-1-2-1-5-8-p/2008-2008-11.htm
It's a 1 5/8" and ceramic coated. I had been wanting to go with a sidewinder style for the stroker in my bug, but as this is here I'm thinking of using it. Does anyone have any experience as to how low it hangs? I'm not super slammed in my car, but I am worried that it might be too low. If anyone has this on their car, maybe you could post a picture for me to see how far it hangs down/ out?

stan_tichomirov · Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 8:56 pm Post subject:

Mine is the 1 1/2".

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Greezy Joe · Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 7:18 am Post subject:

Same header but on a Ghia
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stan_tichomirov · Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 9:43 am Post subject:

Another one for you from a different angle:

I've scraped the muffler on driveways a couple of times, but the header itself is mounted as high as possible and pretty good IMO.

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esde · Posted: Sat May 03, 2014 6:48 am Post subject:

so , here is the problem I'm faced with. Surprising as the header itself seems to be of very nice quality, perhaps it isn't a bug pack brand? The tubes for 1 and 3 are a slip fit into the collector. It is a PITA to get on the engine, and interferes with the oil connection coming out of the pump cover.

So I spend some time and money re engineering this thing, or toss it to the swap meet pile and order one of my original choices.. Probably a stainless sidewinder. Or order a better fitting merged header as I have the muffler with the o2 bung welded into the elbow already.

GodJockey · Posted: Sun May 04, 2014 5:12 pm Post subject:

I say just use it! That's how my headers are too and I just tied them away from the exhaust with safety wire.

There is also the EMPI oil line holder 17-2810. I'm sure a more reputable company makes something similar.

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the low down design avoids the spaghetti mess behind the pulley.

http://vwparts.aircooled.net/A-1-Low-Down-Racing-Header-Slip-In-J-Pipes-Mid-p/a-1-t1000.htm
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Glenn · Posted: Sun May 04, 2014 7:06 pm Post subject:

Can't help you with the Bugpack, but the Berg 1-5/8" clears the thermostat and the oil pump.

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esde · Posted: Sun May 04, 2014 8:22 pm Post subject:

Glenn and John, thanks for those pictures. There is no doubt the A1 and Berg headers are top notch, but I was trying to finish this engine up without any more $300+ surprise purchases. I guess you have to pay to play right? I'm going to take some advice and use a 45* AN fitting out of the pump cover, pointed up, and some heat sleeve over the line. The other issue, is that the #1 pipe is too close to the case for the thermostat, but there is a plan in the works to get around that. This will at least get the engine in the car and running for Junes show at Maple Grove Raceway

AZ1320 · Posted: Mon May 05, 2014 8:11 pm Post subject:

i bought a bug pack merge header with a fatboy muffler. i love it. i dont have leaks. came with new hardware and everything. i have put at least 1000 mies o it thus far in about 1 moth or so and have no problems or complaints. great set up and a beautify sound. and i only have 170 into all of it.

SBD · Posted: Mon May 05, 2014 10:16 pm Post subject:

AZ1320 · Posted: Tue May 06, 2014 11:25 am Post subject:

neil68 · Posted: Tue May 06, 2014 11:35 am Post subject: Bugpack Header

I've been using a ceramic-coated Bugpack header on my 2332 cc for over 6 years. This Beetle is 95% street & 5% drag strip, as I race the weekly street legal events 10-15 times per year. Mine is coupled with an A1 Magnaflow DRK muffler from ACN.

I've been very happy with Bugpack's quality (thick flanges & good welding) and the header still looks new:)
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