Need help finding new exhaust system
 

I'm looking for a whole new exhaust for my 87 944 N/A. I don't really need anything to fancy just wondering whats the best way to go about getting one.

My kid installed a Lindsey Racing 3" catless exhaust on his car (a 951). For the whole thing, (which connected at the down-pipe and included a Magnaflow muffler and tip) he paid $606.

It was relatively easy to install. And it sounds great.

They have a 3" exhaust for the 944 NA that costs somewhat less, depending on what options you get.

http://www.lindseyracing.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=LR&Category_Co de=944EXHAUSTMILD

The exhaust systems were stainless steel and hold up well. If you do not live in a "rust belt" state you might look into a used exhaust from a local yard to save shipping or look into an internet used supplier like:
http://dcauto.gotdns.com/section/index/3585451/202.

Pelican also has a "classified parts for sale" forum.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-924-944-968-used-parts-sale-wanted/

Good luck

John_AZ
1988 924S + 1987 924S

Go with The Pelican.

If I get the one from LR do i have to get the MSDS headers, or does it come with stock? Also if i get it with a catalytic converter does it come prewelded so i wouldn't have to take it to a shop?

I'd check out automotion too. You can get a bursch headers and exhaust for a little over 600. downside is the cat is 500. I'm looking myself and will probably get the exhaust there, pick up a cheaper cat somewhere, and take it somewhere to get welded on. I've seen magnaflow cat's on ebay for around 60.

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I was almost positive the exhaust systems on these cars were NOT stainless, the reason being my exhaust has a very small crack and to check if a local guy could weld it for me i held a magnet up underneath there...it stuck...not stainless steel.

uh, magnets stick to stainless steel. from http://www.azom.com/details.asp?ArticleID=1140

Stainless Steel - Magnetic Properties
All stainless steels, with the exception of the austenitic group, are strongly attracted to a magnet.

were you thinking of aluminum?

Still got the original on my 83. It is stainless and yes some grades of stainless do have a slight magnetic attraction.

The LR 3" exhaust my kid got for his 951 just bolted directly onto the downpipe from the stock headders. I would guess their 944NA exhaust would work the same, but just to be sure, you oughta call 'em (or email) and ask.

In comparison to the others, it's relatively inexpensive. And you'll likely see at least a little HP gain (mostly from ditching the cat).

If you do get the cat, I'm assuming it would fit together like the rest of the LR pipes - they use compression fittings. But you might ask them to be sure.

It was relatively easy to install. The only problems we had were that the hanger brackets were a little off. Fortunately, the hangers are adjustable (just loosen them and slide them forward or backwards on the torque tube). It ended up really great.

Below - his stock exhaust and the new LR 3" side by side.

http://www.mikepellegrini.com/Graphics/DSCF3943.JPG

They make 2 versions for the NA. One bolts up to a MSDS header and the other is clamped to the stock Y-pipe after cutting the cat off just downstream of the oxygen sensor.

In the past I have bought a whole exhaust system from the manifold back from a fellow Pelican member for $60. I just posted a WTB add in the parts classified section.

Speedy:)

3" is serious overkill for an N/A.

When ever I get a chance, I plan to modify the stock cat-back section from my 951, and bolt it to the 944. It's around 2.5", and shouldn't be too much for the '83.

Will the MSDS headers fit ok on my car?

I'd suggest finding a good used stock exhaust system, making a test pipe with a catalytic converter to swap in for passing emissions, mating it with some good headers (MSDS or Bursch), and splicing on a good sounding muffler.

I wouldn't want to go 3", since I've heard these engines don't do so well with a really big exhaust, unless maybe they are specificly set up and tuned to run well at high rpms with a nice open exhaust.

Higher grade stainless is non magnetic.