Sports exhaust queries..

anoops · 10th November 2004, 15:26

hey amit,
which car you getting it done for?? and is this amount for the full exhaust kit (header, pipes freeflow muffler)?

amitoj · 10th November 2004, 15:29

its a carb zen, anoop. Yeah this amount is for the complete kit.

speedsatya · 11th November 2004, 01:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (amitoj @ Nov. 10 2004,12:59)]its a carb zen, anoop. Yeah this amount is for the complete kit.

means 10k

haryan · 11th November 2004, 19:26

hi there ....
I am interested in having an Free Flow exhaust system for my Opel Corsa 1.4 .
Can anyone suggest me a place where i can get them

Revvmaster · 11th November 2004, 20:32

Haryan automech is the best in business. Please refer to the first page of this post for their details.

BTW where are you located?

Revv

haryan · 11th November 2004, 21:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (Revvmaster @ Nov. 11 2004,18:02)]Haryan automech is the best in business. Please refer to the first page of this post for their details.

BTW where are you located?

Revv

hi ..
I am from Hyderabad ....

Automech sounds expensive ...

Can anyone suggest some other place where the prices are not so Exorbitant

amitoj · 13th November 2004, 14:34

Hey satya, what does a free flow do to the ground clearance of the zen? zen as it is has very low ground clearance and someone told me that getting modified headers would further decrease the clearance. If thats the case, then am not gonna get free flow until they do somethin about the roads here.

speedsatya · 14th November 2004, 01:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (amitoj @ Nov. 13 2004,12:04)]Hey satya, what does a free flow do to the ground clearance of the zen? zen as it is has very low ground clearance and someone told me that getting modified headers would further decrease the clearance.

tell that person to FO.

.
dunno abt others ,but automech exhausts replace the stock one as it is.
so there shud be no probs.

satya

amitoj · 14th November 2004, 14:04

Well, he said only if u change the headers, the ground clearance will get affected.
Apparently that guy runs a service station that is reputed for modifying cars. Services many rally cars as well as drag cars too.
Dom, wots ur take?

Revvmaster · 20th December 2004, 00:13

Ok guys... query!

My automech exhaust is now close to two months old. I am starting to face a few problems and i would like to know the possible reasons.

I generally drive with a half-tank in my car atleast at all times. As the needle starts to approach the E limit which is 7-8 litres, my car starts to jerk rather wildly. Now i can't seem to understand why is it so. When i fill her up say to even the quarter level, the problem vanishes. But it seems to re-emerge everytime around the E mark. My car is now at 43k kms, and i can sense that the clutch is giving away. Could that be a problem? Note i always get the "check" sign on the panel before it starts to jerk. The jerking is quite violent, similar to a wild-bull in a ring.

I am starting to doubt that there are flat spots as well in the exhaust setup. The problem started soon after i fitted it. Initially it was minor and i attributed it to the engine taking its time to understand that a new exhaust had been fitted. But now that the problem has become quite grave and that it has lasted for so long has got me worried.

I plan to

1. check the clutch plate
2. Re-fit the ECU (would that help?)
3. Check the exhaust system for flat spots and oxygen sensor for placement.

Is there anything else that you suggest? Could it be a fuel-pump problem as well? I need advise. ASAP.

Revvmaster

heavy_foot · 23rd December 2004, 10:32

hi .....me planning to fit a free flow in our 97 carb zen.....i have few doubts can someone explain...1) wat is a flat spots in the exhaust setup...2) and is it alright for daily driving ..3) will it make it heat up the engine more..and difficult for long drives ? 4) does it cos the jerking problems tat revv faced in his matiz...and are there anymore disadvantages....
i still am not much convinced abut the exhuast system...then i have to convince my dad also .lol.....thanx bye

amitoj · 23rd December 2004, 10:59

In addition to what all heavy_foot has asked for, i would also like to know the following about free flows and a carb zen:
1. How long does a free flow exhaust last on an average?
2. When going for a free flow, is it also better to go for porting, polishing? And bigger carbs, to get full benefits?
3. I thot for carb engines, u get only the ring shaped K&N filters. But then someone told me that he can fit the conical ones on a carb zen and he also claimed that it gave better results in terms of performance. How much water does this statement hold?

Cheers
Amitoj

Rehaan · 23rd December 2004, 18:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Revvmaster

Could that be a problem? Note i always get the "check" sign on the panel before it starts to jerk.

Hey Revv,

Sounds like a fuel pump problem to me.... get it checked.

Clutch wearing out at 43k... that seems a bit early...

cya
R

speedsatya · 23rd December 2004, 22:12

guys even i face this problem sometimes.but if u wait for for the car to be warmed up completely i.ewait for the temp needle to go to its normal position,there is no problem.but if u drive the car starightaway after starting ,i get these wild jerks as if the car is going into reserve. but this does not ahppen always.

and wat abt flat spots in an exhaust????????

yeee_ha · 11th January 2005, 12:58

be careful when putting in a "FREE FLOW".. its basically headers connected with a tuned muffler. one problem with headers is ..it needs to be "faced" properly to prevent leaks.. also choosing a right kind of muffler is important.. and yes fitting conical air filters not a prob..also its better to have it away from engine as cooler air boosts up the power

10th November 2004, 15:26	#31
anoops BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: bangalore Posts: 183 Thanked: 3 Times	hey amit, which car you getting it done for?? and is this amount for the full exhaust kit (header, pipes freeflow muffler)?
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10th November 2004, 15:29	#32
amitoj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Windham, NH USA Posts: 3,348 Thanked: 3,105 Times View My Garage	its a carb zen, anoop. Yeah this amount is for the complete kit.
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11th November 2004, 19:26	#34
haryan BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: HYDERABAD INDIA Posts: 345 Thanked: 5 Times	hi there .... I am interested in having an Free Flow exhaust system for my Opel Corsa 1.4 . Can anyone suggest me a place where i can get them
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11th November 2004, 20:32	#35
Revvmaster Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,190 Thanked: 95 Times	Haryan automech is the best in business. Please refer to the first page of this post for their details. BTW where are you located? Revv
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13th November 2004, 14:34	#37
amitoj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Windham, NH USA Posts: 3,348 Thanked: 3,105 Times View My Garage	Hey satya, what does a free flow do to the ground clearance of the zen? zen as it is has very low ground clearance and someone told me that getting modified headers would further decrease the clearance. If thats the case, then am not gonna get free flow until they do somethin about the roads here.
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14th November 2004, 14:04	#39
amitoj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Windham, NH USA Posts: 3,348 Thanked: 3,105 Times View My Garage	Well, he said only if u change the headers, the ground clearance will get affected. Apparently that guy runs a service station that is reputed for modifying cars. Services many rally cars as well as drag cars too. Dom, wots ur take?
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20th December 2004, 00:13	#40
Revvmaster Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,190 Thanked: 95 Times	Ok guys... query! My automech exhaust is now close to two months old. I am starting to face a few problems and i would like to know the possible reasons. I generally drive with a half-tank in my car atleast at all times. As the needle starts to approach the E limit which is 7-8 litres, my car starts to jerk rather wildly. Now i can't seem to understand why is it so. When i fill her up say to even the quarter level, the problem vanishes. But it seems to re-emerge everytime around the E mark. My car is now at 43k kms, and i can sense that the clutch is giving away. Could that be a problem? Note i always get the "check" sign on the panel before it starts to jerk. The jerking is quite violent, similar to a wild-bull in a ring. I am starting to doubt that there are flat spots as well in the exhaust setup. The problem started soon after i fitted it. Initially it was minor and i attributed it to the engine taking its time to understand that a new exhaust had been fitted. But now that the problem has become quite grave and that it has lasted for so long has got me worried. I plan to 1. check the clutch plate 2. Re-fit the ECU (would that help?) 3. Check the exhaust system for flat spots and oxygen sensor for placement. Is there anything else that you suggest? Could it be a fuel-pump problem as well? I need advise. ASAP. Revvmaster
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23rd December 2004, 10:32	#41
heavy_foot Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 1,048 Thanked: 163 Times	hi .....me planning to fit a free flow in our 97 carb zen.....i have few doubts can someone explain...1) wat is a flat spots in the exhaust setup...2) and is it alright for daily driving ..3) will it make it heat up the engine more..and difficult for long drives ? 4) does it cos the jerking problems tat revv faced in his matiz...and are there anymore disadvantages.... i still am not much convinced abut the exhuast system...then i have to convince my dad also .lol.....thanx bye
	() Thanks

23rd December 2004, 10:59	#42
amitoj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Windham, NH USA Posts: 3,348 Thanked: 3,105 Times View My Garage	In addition to what all heavy_foot has asked for, i would also like to know the following about free flows and a carb zen: 1. How long does a free flow exhaust last on an average? 2. When going for a free flow, is it also better to go for porting, polishing? And bigger carbs, to get full benefits? 3. I thot for carb engines, u get only the ring shaped K&N filters. But then someone told me that he can fit the conical ones on a carb zen and he also claimed that it gave better results in terms of performance. How much water does this statement hold? Cheers Amitoj
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23rd December 2004, 22:12	#44
speedsatya Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: bangalore/manga Posts: 3,169 Thanked: 738 Times View My Garage	guys even i face this problem sometimes.but if u wait for for the car to be warmed up completely i.ewait for the temp needle to go to its normal position,there is no problem.but if u drive the car starightaway after starting ,i get these wild jerks as if the car is going into reserve. but this does not ahppen always. and wat abt flat spots in an exhaust????????
	() Thanks

11th January 2005, 12:58	#45
yeee_ha Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 11 Thanked: 0 Times	be careful when putting in a "FREE FLOW".. its basically headers connected with a tuned muffler. one problem with headers is ..it needs to be "faced" properly to prevent leaks.. also choosing a right kind of muffler is important.. and yes fitting conical air filters not a prob..also its better to have it away from engine as cooler air boosts up the power
	() Thanks