Can the 1.8t run backward?

xoo00oox · Posted: Thu May 15, 2014 5:06 am Post subject:

Very soon.....

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stay tuned for a complete write up on this one. Also notice complete new exhaust- all stainless except for the muffler that is which is easily available from any parts store for about $40.

insyncro · Posted: Thu May 15, 2014 5:19 am Post subject:

I have had the pleasure of hearing the exhaust system.
Sweet, sweet music and the spool of the turbo is an added little bonus.

Looking forward to the write up.

Andrew, it would be cool to make up a "re-engineered by Flint" decal to slap on the vans that get this conversion Wink

Keep up the good work Exclamation

danfromsyr · Posted: Thu May 15, 2014 8:52 am Post subject:

Man that exhaust is simple and clean.. not like mine at all (and I'm using the same muffler *thumb up)

I've been making a convoluted bracket/mount to fit where the AC mounts used to be (non-AC in my van) to carry the weight of the muffler.

maybe some parts to buy ala cart would be good.

I'm hoping tohave my install done to camp in 2weeks
but I just ordered intake/intercooler bits today Embarassed

dan
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xoo00oox · Posted: Thu May 15, 2014 3:11 pm Post subject:

insyncro · Posted: Thu May 15, 2014 4:19 pm Post subject:

You nailed it Laughing

Sloride · Samba Member Joined: February 09, 2002 Posts: 926

Beautiful. Would love to have on your motors in my baywindow.

Craig
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unibagel · Posted: Fri May 16, 2014 4:39 am Post subject:

That looks sweet!! What is the P/N and brand of that muffler?

xoo00oox · Posted: Fri May 16, 2014 4:58 am Post subject:

xoo00oox · Posted: Fri May 16, 2014 5:44 am Post subject:

shadetreetim · Posted: Fri May 16, 2014 8:48 am Post subject:

Vanagon Nut · Posted: Fri May 16, 2014 9:22 am Post subject:

I too like that exhaust design.

Andrew: did you decide to hang exhaust from frame because (in part) this might help keep the exhaust from cracking? I know FAS is doing "same".

I'll be curious to see which cat that is (mostly to know the weight of it)

Thanks for posting those pics. Useful info to be gleaned.

Looking good!

danfromsyr · Posted: Fri May 16, 2014 9:42 am Post subject:

Also Andrew are you running O2 deletes? does the motor run OK/ w/o them?
I'm trying to fit in a Vanagon Cat w/O2 bung and keep it within reach of the wiring harness plug.
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xoo00oox · Posted: Fri May 16, 2014 4:21 pm Post subject:

Thanks 'Nut.

The cat is just a universal one from Summit racing. The exhaust was just easier to hang from the body. The flex section allows for movement in the motor mounts.

I am using only the front O2 sensor Dan, I have driven these engines with both O2 sensors unplugged, it was unnoticeable.

uncommonvw · Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 6:38 am Post subject:

Very nice exhaust set up.

Can you please post the specs of the muffler and clamps? I see the muffler is from NAPA. Are the clamps and flex joint from NAPA as well?

I need to fabricate a new exhaust for my I4 powered van and that muffler looks like it was made for the Vanagon.

Thanks.

?Waldo? · Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 3:15 pm Post subject:

Even with a flex section and rubber isolation between the exhaust and frame, I have found that attaching to the frame makes noticeably more vibration and tends to lead to failure of the turbo/manifold mounting hardware. Of course, my experiences are with diesel engines which generate a lot more vibration to begin with.

xoo00oox · Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 5:46 pm Post subject:

xoo00oox · Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 5:50 pm Post subject:

Zeitgeist 13 · Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 5:54 pm Post subject:

I really like the elegant simplicity of that setup. My ALH build will look like that, except that it will have a second flex section just prior to the muffler.
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xoo00oox · Posted: Wed May 21, 2014 5:14 am Post subject:


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