Can I modify 3.2 SSI to fit 3.0 Exhaust Ports?

[snbush67]

Can I modify 3.2 SSI to fit 3.0 Exhaust Ports?

I recently purchased a set of used thick flanged SSI's at a discount. I am in the process of changing out the Exhaust Studs.

The sleeves that are in the SSI flanges are to big (38mm) to fit in my (35mm) exhaust ports.

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Is it ok to just cut the sleeves off?

Should I use original style copper centered gaskets?

I understand that the sleeves are a modification to keeping the gaskets from blowing out.






Mahalo,

Shane

[CharlesJones]

Have you measured the sleeves? My understanding is that the sleeves are the same width for both the 3.2 cars and the 3.0 litre, being 35mm for both, and that the only difference is that the 3.2 SSI sleeves are chamfered on the inside, whereas 3.0 SSI sleeves are chamfered on the outside. Therefore I think if you put longer exhaust studs in your cylinder heads then the 3.2 SSIs should bolt just right up complete with sleeves. I don't know for sure though - maybe someone else will chime in to confirm this.

[snbush67]

Just went out and measured the sleeves they are 38mm OD the 3.0 ports are 35mm.

I thought the same thing as you when I bought these.

I dont think it will be an issue to cut them I just wanted to see if anyone elso had done this, I did a search and didn't come up with anything.

[Bill Verburg]

You can remove them, you'll also need longer studs.

[mb911]

yeah you can grind them down thats fine but the purpose is to prtect the gasket from blowing out

[snbush67]

Originally Posted by Bill Verburg

You can remove them, you'll also need longer studs.

Almost done with the stud change out, I am working on the last one now. Thanks for the comments I am going to go cut the sleeves off now, I should have this thing back together by morning sometime.

Ben,

Have you got any caps done? I probably will need one.

Woody,

Thanks so much for the stud tool, almost done with it.

[village idiot]

I wanna hear it when you're done

[snbush67]

Originally Posted by village idiot

I wanna hear it when you're done

I'm going to do the tunnel tour 09;

Pali-Likelike-H3 Wilson.

Looks like I am not going to finish up tonight I spent a lot of time with a dull hack saw cutting off the sleeves.

First thing tomorrow I am back at it, one more stud to drill out.

My Wife found the receipts...its not good.

[mb911]

Originally Posted by snbush67

Almost done with the stud change out, I am working on the last one now. Thanks for the comments I am going to go cut the sleeves off now, I should have this thing back together by morning sometime.

Ben,

Have you got any caps done? I probably will need one.

Woody,

Thanks so much for the stud tool, almost done with it.

yup I have caps. make sure when you get the muffler up in position you tighten the clamps on the end of the tail pipe not where they are now pictured

[cdrik915]

Is it not possible you to change your ssi with someone who has this part dedicated for 3.0 liters ????

Knowing the price of ssi , that would makes me cry..........

[village idiot]

Originally Posted by snbush67

My Wife found the receipts...its not good.

Tell her it was either Porsche parts or hookers and cocaine. That , and tell her Porsches are good investment in these troubled economic times

[fat cab]

Originally Posted by village idiot

Tell her it was either Porsche parts or hookers and cocaine. That , and tell her Porsches are good investment in these troubled economic times

I would leave out the "hookers" part. I told my wife my exhaust rusted off and i need stainless steel so it doesn't happen again,it worked..Ben was a big help THANKS..

[snbush67]

Originally Posted by village idiot

Tell her it was either Porsche parts or hookers and cocaine. That , and tell her Porsches are good investment in these troubled economic times

Thanks Tommy.. I told her that, things are all better now.

Originally Posted by cdrik915

Is it not possible you to change your ssi with someone who has this part dedicated for 3.0 liters ????

Knowing the price of ssi , that would makes me cry..........

Nope, not possible, I am on an island in the middle of the Pacific not a lot of people want to suck up the cost of shipping to do a trade. Wipe the tears away, they will still work with a 3.2, no issues, if it makes you feel better I will recycle the cut off sleeves.

Originally Posted by mb911

yup I have caps. make sure when you get the muffler up in position you tighten the clamps on the end of the tail pipe not where they are now pictured

Got it Ben, they are just laying on there so I could get a look at it together. Sorry for the bad publicity, I'll take a better pic when it's all together and buttoned up tight.

[mb911]

Originally Posted by snbush67

Thanks Tommy.. I told her that, things are all better now.




Nope, not possible, I am on an island in the middle of the Pacific not a lot of people want to suck up the cost of shipping to do a trade. Wipe the tears away, they will still work with a 3.2, no issues, if it makes you feel better I will recycle the cut off sleeves.



Got it Ben, they are just laying on there so I could get a look at it together. Sorry for the bad publicity, I'll take a better pic when it's all together and buttoned up tight.

no such thing as bad publicity I like seeing the box with our M&K tape in the background

[mtnfir]

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My Wife found the receipts...its not good.[/QUOTE]


OOOOOO you in trouble. that happened to me too. You got some splainin to do. Now I hide my receipts in my file cabinet.

THats a great combo too. SSI and MK 2x2.

[snbush67]

OK... I'm done, just back from a short test-drive that ended up lasting an hour in the rain. Wow! my life just got funner... this makes my radio obsolete...loud, race car loud, I like it but I think I will need a cap, Maybe two caps

Ben,

are there any extensions or inserts that can quiet it down a bit? I'm not complaining, I love the sound, but in consideration of others.

[village idiot]

Originally Posted by snbush67

OK... I'm done, just back from a short test-drive that ended up lasting an hour in the rain. Wow! my life just got funner... this makes my radio obsolete...loud, race car loud, I like it but I think I will need a cap, Maybe two caps

Ben,

are there any extensions or inserts that can quiet it down a bit? I'm not complaining, I love the sound, but in consideration of others.

Borrow my megaphones, then that M&K will sound positively tame in comparison

[village idiot]

Shane thanks for stopping by, your car sounds killer and if I'm not mistaken, feels equal to or better than my Carrera. Throttle response with the PMO's is very snappy. Good job

[snbush67]

Thanks Tommy,

That truly means a lot coming from you, It is a tad bit loud but everyone seems to love it, it gurgles on decel, I am going to get in trouble with this thing, we need a track...bad.

I am going to tune the carbs a bit better this weekend, I checked the valves and they were in spec but sometimes I get a popping from the exhaust on decel.

And immediately after I shut the motor off it gurgles twice, its the same way every time, like its saying thank you, whats that about?

WPOZZ whats the status on the track?

[mb911]

Originally Posted by snbush67

Thanks Tommy,

That truly means a lot coming from you, It is a tad bit loud but everyone seems to love it, it gurgles on decel, I am going to get in trouble with this thing, we need a track...bad.

I am going to tune the carbs a bit better this weekend, I checked the valves and they were in spec but sometimes I get a popping from the exhaust on decel.

And immediately after I shut the motor off it gurgles twice, its the same way every time, like its saying thank you, whats that about?

WPOZZ whats the status on the track?

it just what those engines do. with stock systems that is masked by the stock system..