Date:         Mon, 6 May 2002 14:14:02 -0500
Reply-To:     selten <selten2@ATTBI.COM>
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From:         selten <selten2@ATTBI.COM>
Subject:      Re: diesel gas conversion - which header?
Comments: To: jon.sykes@PS.GE.COM
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The EM from a VW fox does the trick. It points toward the front of the van
so that a competent muffler shop should be able to bend a pipe to sweep
around and end up pointing toward the rear.
Tom Czerniak
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jon Sykes" <jon.sykes@PS.GE.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 10:56 AM
Subject: diesel gas conversion - which header?


> I'm also undertaking the GTi transplant in my '82 diesel.  My mechanic
wants
> me to stay with the stock diesel manifold and pipe, but I understand that
> this is highly restrictive.  I've heard there are other solutions -
> 'Rabbit,' but I'm not exactly sure.
>
> Could someone please let me know what, exactly, to look for.  I'd like to
> know which particular header from which year of which car.  That way I can
> call around and try and get one.  There doesn't seem to be a lot of room
> there, so I'd like to get this done while the engine's out.  Also, seems
> that some headers go the opposite direction altogether.
>
> As far as attaching the exhaust to the header, what's the best solution -
> flex pipe?
>
> What about the 0x sensor, cat, etc?  Where do these fit in?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Jon