FS: Stahl headers
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Hell, I’d give you $100 for them right now.
In all seriousness, what do the outlets look like? I could be interested.
In all seriousness, what do the outlets look like? I could be interested.
aeronotix
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As long as there is no significant corrosion at the collectors or signs of cracking at the primary flanges, any issues at the rear ends are easily fixed by welding on new ends to interface with a center resonator. A shop did just this for me 35 years ago, on a set of used Stahls, and I recall it took all of about 30 minutes because they had the right dia pipe in stock.
They used to be unobtanium, but a company called ACP bought the dies and is now making them again. They retail for $1,250, so your used price should work down from there based on condition. As bfeng notes, the primary concern with these is that they can rust, and this usually happens toward the ends.
How do you like the Coupe King headers in comparison to the Stahls?
How do you like the Coupe King headers in comparison to the Stahls?
I am interested as well, let us know.
Lance
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mmccusername
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What size are the collectors? I'm looking for the small ones...
These look big diameter. @rsporsche knows the three primary diameters off the top of his head. Remember inner diameter.
Let us know what they sell for so I can price mine. Not for sale before these are sold.
Let us know what they sell for so I can price mine. Not for sale before these are sold.
aeronotix
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For all that asked for additional questions: I did not have the chance to go at the shop today for the details.. Sorry!
There is surface rust showing, but I haven't seen any crack/rust thru.
I have a sand blaster so I may clean them up to proof this. That will be a good project for next week as snow is moving over the South.
I need to also find the Stahl plate that came off from the headers. Since I moved twice, I misplaced it - so will give me something else to do in the snowpocalyse...
As far as comparing the 2 types of exhausts (Stahl on stock Vs Coupe King), I changed the exhaust system when I installed a M90 instead of the M30B30 - so I don't have a good comparison basis.
From what I read, installing larger diameter pipes such as coupeKing results in higher output but with a loss of torque in the low rpms.
There may be also a preference for some in having a regular steel exhaust rather than SS, as thicker steel seems to dampen some resonance/frequencies that some may not like. I have noticed that going from reg steel to stainless.:The exhaust notes from the original set up (Stahl on reg exhaust) sounded more 'matte' and less metallic.
I decided to go with CK as since I was planning to keep the car for a long time, I liked the idea of having it last.
There is surface rust showing, but I haven't seen any crack/rust thru.
I have a sand blaster so I may clean them up to proof this. That will be a good project for next week as snow is moving over the South.
I need to also find the Stahl plate that came off from the headers. Since I moved twice, I misplaced it - so will give me something else to do in the snowpocalyse...
As far as comparing the 2 types of exhausts (Stahl on stock Vs Coupe King), I changed the exhaust system when I installed a M90 instead of the M30B30 - so I don't have a good comparison basis.
From what I read, installing larger diameter pipes such as coupeKing results in higher output but with a loss of torque in the low rpms.
There may be also a preference for some in having a regular steel exhaust rather than SS, as thicker steel seems to dampen some resonance/frequencies that some may not like. I have noticed that going from reg steel to stainless.:The exhaust notes from the original set up (Stahl on reg exhaust) sounded more 'matte' and less metallic.
I decided to go with CK as since I was planning to keep the car for a long time, I liked the idea of having it last.
Are these still for sale? You know why I’m asking!