Engine start up?

[garyholden]

Hi Guys

When you all started your engine for the first time. Did you have the exhausts on. I would presume there is a hell of a noise without them?

That leads to another question. Do I need to sent the car off to get the exhaust built (Underslung SS)? If so, I would presume that I could just send the chassis off (engine and running gear fitted)?

Here's another. AK or Shinybitz (or other) for the exhaust. No deformation here please

Thanks again
Gary

[AKBandit]

Hi,
I got AK to make up my underslung exhausts. I had the engine delivered to them prior to picking up the kit, so that it could be measured. I would give them a call. they are always helpful.

I would make sure you have the exhausts fitted before you start up the engine,, at lesat the down pipies.
BR
Mark

[paolo]

I started my RV8 without manifolds or exhausts and yes it was very loud! Not to mention the flames and the exhaust fumes

It's fine for test firing, but you'll need at least manifolds if you want to run it for any period.

[Trevor]

Here's another. AK or Shinybitz (or other) for the exhaust. No deformation here please


Gary
Give JP Exhausts of Macclesfield a call on 01625 619916 - John Parker
exellent service and good value for stainless steel underslung systems
chassis / engine combination stage makes things easier

[TonyD]

I'd go for Ken re exhausts, he did a lovely job on mine and he'll have all the jigs, measurements and lots of practice etc.

Cheers,

Tony

[TINKA]

If you go for either AK or Shiny bits then they will need your car to make them up.

[Andy S]

Gary there is another option and that is to speak to Mark, a member of the site and cob owner who just happens to make exhausts etc for a living, only know coz I dealt with him recently on an unrelated matter, but he lives up your way, Preston I believe. His handle on here is mark. Good luck whichever way yougo. Ps if you do speak to him tell him I suggested him as when I need some new bits I might get a discount........

[saviller]

I placed the sidepipes sans baffles on when I fired it up for the first time - My wife disn't take too kindly to the noise though It was a quiet Sunday afternoon in leafy surburbia- the neighbours are still talking to me :thumb:

[jamesandlouisa]

Ken at AK made me up a lovely set of underslungs, which i insisted (yes i am awkward) be ready for collection for when i collected the kit, all i had to do was tell ken which engine i was to have and promise him i wasnt going to change my mind. Exhaust fitted beautifully first time, saved trailing a chassis anywhere, and where better to get the exhuast made than at the manufacturer,, a real "OEM" part so to speak. :thumb:

[pat b]

Originally Posted by saviller

I placed the sidepipes sans baffles on when I fired it up for the first time - My wife disn't take too kindly to the noise though It was a quiet Sunday afternoon in leafy surburbia- the neighbours are still talking to me :thumb:

Why is it all cobra's sound so different, yet every wife sounds the same? PAT