Msds headers

[Alexb944]

Alright from what Ive found in the search bar, this seems to be a controverisal subject.
I have recently came into possesion to a set of 2nd gen msds headers, my question is what size exhaust should I go with when replacing my factory exhaust that has leaks all through it.
Im not going with the 3" due to the fact that I dont want to be a nuesance in my neighborhood, as well as reading that I will loose significant hp at low rpm, which is what I usually stay in on the dragon. Factory size was 2'25 I believe. so figured I should stick around that? sound is the least of my worries but I also dont want it to sound like a weedeater..

[v2rocket_aka944]

2" or 2.25".
No need to go bigger.
If you have a dyno convenient to you it would be greatly appreciated to do before/after tests to measure the effectiveness of the headers on a mostly-stock engine (since NO data exists anywhere in the world for 944s lol).
If you send me sheets and data I'll reimburse you for part of the dyno time cost.

[Alexb944]

I don't even know where a dyno is here in Knox, but when I get around to getting it fitted I will definitely look.

[v2rocket_aka944]

Racer's Edge in Knoxville might have one.

[thomasryan]

I believe the guy that owns air cooled classics set up a dyno in the building next to him.
Its been 20 years but the owner is/was straight up.....honesty, integrity, ect.

[Alexb944]

ill have to call them up and see what the rates are!

[gtolou]

Any update on MSDS header install?

Are these the same headers that Lindsey racing sells?

Anyone w/ HP numbers on 16V cars? I have a 968 and am considering these.

Thanks!

[Alexb944]

Yeah they are the same that lindsey racing sells, and they have the ceramic coating on them.
and I have found a dyno that I can deffinately use so I can get some data for V2rocket but unfortunately I will have to replace my clutch before I can do this... I cant rev passed 3k without it sounding like its going to blow up and it is quite clunky. so I guess the header swap will have to wait a couple months. :/

[gtolou]

Originally Posted by Alexb944

Yeah they are the same that lindsey racing sells, and they have the ceramic coating on them.
and I have found a dyno that I can deffinately use so I can get some data for V2rocket but unfortunately I will have to replace my clutch before I can do this... I cant rev passed 3k without it sounding like its going to blow up and it is quite clunky. so I guess the header swap will have to wait a couple months. :/

Sucks on the clutch. BTW - I think the MSDS site has them cheaper than Lindsey as well.

I've done header swaps on GTO's and Trans AM's but not on a Porsche yet! Sounds like biggest issue is just making sure you don't screw up the studs coming out of the head. I've got to sell a roller to make some room in garage, once that happens I am going to work on the header issue.

[Alexb944]

Im sure it will be worth it, ive basically had a reignition of my passion for this car. so as long as it runs im going to bust my a$$ to get it running my way.