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Originally posted by Dan in Pasadena
I just bought 951Fevr's non-running '86 (Thanks Michael) and have now purchased a VERY good condition used K26/6 turbocharger for it. It will start being torn down tomorrow. It has some exhaust piping "issues". One of the pipes is cut, flanged and capped. The remainder of that same pipe (it appears) looks to have been sawn off and left open/unused. Until I get it on the lift though, I cannot yet tell what is happening.
I also picked up a stock used exhaust system from front to back in excellent condition for a low price. In fact, these parts are off the awesome black 951 that is the current subject of a nine part series in European Car - some of you are aware of it. Many thanks to Pablo for your help and generosity.
Some "While-I'm-in-there" Questions - Is there much to be gained from wrapping the exhaust headers or other exhaust piping with insulation wrap on a stock (chipped only) car? Brand recommended? Source? Cost?
I have access to cheap powder coating. Don't know if they do anything equivalent to "Jet Hot" coating, but if they do, should I do this? Insulation wrap afterward advised/necessary?
While I am having the turbo replaced and all the exhaust plumbing is out, what else should I do?...within reason. Someone suggested switching from exhaust studs to bolts...agree? Grade 8 type or other? Source recommended?
My wrench advises the studs frequently pull out when this work is done, agree, advice? What else is down there that Ishould consider changing since it will be all apart? Cycling valve? Other PITA-to-get-to-later stuff?
All advice appreciated, thanks guys, Dan
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Not sure what they could have done with the current exhaust until we see pics
If you have a complete exhaust just swap it over.
I ceramic coated my header/crossover/and the hotside housing. It works well.....but its STILL hot under there. Wrap works well. Its gets dirty easy/oily and smokes if you have any oil leaks so its a bit of a nuisance (considering 99% of 951's leak oil)
The exhaust studs can be replaced with exhaust bolts from Saturn of all places. It would definitely make the job easier.........but that being said I just used a new set of factory studs....... I really don't see what the big deal is either way. Its not a job I will be doing every weekend.