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HarryD 07-31-2010 02:04 PM

Bye Bye ANSA ... Hello Stock Muffler
 
I just replaced my ANSA Exhaust with a stock muffler. Per those in the know, they tell me I may get back up to 5 hp!!!

After reading numerous posts on the trouble on removing the bolts that attach the muffler to the heat exchanger I was ready for a repeat of my session a few years back to renew my rear suspension.

Starting a few days ago, I sprayed PB Blaster twice a day on the nuts and tapped with a hammer. Today, I went to remove the muffler, with absolutely no drama, the bolts just unscrewed. I guess the person (an unknown PO) who installed the ANSA must have used something. thank you... Thank You ... THANK YOU!!!!

Using my homemade straps (http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/551120-making-muffler-straps.html), the install was a breeze.

The car seems quieter but I have a small leak at the gasket. I guess I will need to disassemble and use some muffler paste to get a seal.

Before (ANSA):

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1280613713.jpg

After (Leistritz):

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1280613742.jpg

RWebb 07-31-2010 03:56 PM

congrats on your change!

McLovin 07-31-2010 03:58 PM

Looks 100X better!

Now, about that tail . . .

HarryD 07-31-2010 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McLovin (Post 5482959)
Looks 100X better!

Now, about that tail . . .

It does look better but I will miss the sound when I am at the track.

Hey, my wife likes the tail! Not to mention it is a place to park your brew while you are working... ;)

It seems a small price to pay for keeping the peace.

Steve@Rennsport 07-31-2010 04:20 PM

Make certain that the flanges are flat before resorting to muffler paste,....you may need to do some filing.

I've seen a LOT of warped flanges over the years due to gross overtightening. :)

Jim Horton 07-31-2010 05:36 PM

'Bout time you got that thing done!

JP911 07-31-2010 05:40 PM

Congrats! Porsche got alot of things right on their cars from the get-go. So many of the aftermarket "upgrades" are just crap (mufflers and more).

skinnerd 07-31-2010 08:08 PM

Wow Harry.....I about fell out of my chair while reading this.
Good job man.
I've been wanting you to ditch that ANSA for years.
Maybe we should start looking for a single outlet sport exhaust if you'd like a little of the sound back.
I see them from time-to-time.
They look just like your Leistritz (sp?), but have a larger outlet and some less muffling on the inside.

Maybe we should just get you a tail-less decklid with cupholders?:p

HarryD 08-01-2010 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve@Rennsport (Post 5482996)
Make certain that the flanges are flat before resorting to muffler paste,....you may need to do some filing.

I've seen a LOT of warped flanges over the years due to gross overtightening. :)

I filed and filed but discovered a divit in one flange and a warp in the other.

Oh well, copper RTV and no leak. I hope I do not to disassemble for a while.

Steve@Rennsport 08-01-2010 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryD (Post 5484270)
I filed and filed,.................

That activity builds character,...:)

Quote:

I hope I do not need to disassemble it for a while.
Me too!!!


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