ERA FIA Exhaust Connection Photos

[tkb289]

Anyone out there have any photos of the connection of the ERA primary pipes (headers) to the exhaust pipes for the FIA race exhaust and for the under car exhaust setups ?

I believe there are tabs that are welded to the headers and exhaust pipes once things are lined up.

How are the tabs connected to each other ?

Is the setup the same for the FIA pipes as it is for the under car exhaust ?

Thanks guys!

[strictlypersonl]

Originally Posted by tkb289

Anyone out there have any photos of the connection of the ERA primary pipes (headers) to the exhaust pipes for the FIA race exhaust and for the under car exhaust setups ?

I believe there are tabs that are welded to the headers and exhaust pipes once things are lined up.

How are the tabs connected to each other ?

A bolt and nut. Use a Stover-type (deformed thread) nut.

Is the setup the same for the FIA pipes as it is for the under car exhaust ?
Thanks guys!

Essentially the same.

[ack fia]

I looked at Steve S's ERA 2029 yesterday and he has a real neat exhaust setup. Maybe he can post some pictures.

[Dangerous Doug]

Tim,
On Larry's FIA (Mr. Potatohead) he had three-bolt flanges welded onto this primary and secondary pipes. Told me he was tired of the leaking from the slip-fit. I may do the same. Regardless how much copper gasket goop I put on the slip-fit, I still get a little bit of exhaust leak noise. Didn't bug me at first, but as time goes on...

You might consider having this done. You might recall that I'm not using the tabs on my headers---I have that stainless clamp on mine. I get less leakage, but I can still hear it a little bit. I think the three-bolt clamps with the donut gasket is a better solution.

DD

[tkb289]

Bob,

Thanks for the info and the photo.

Follow up question … for the under car exhaust setup, approximately how much space is between the bottom of the frame and the top of the muffler?

[tkb289]

Originally Posted by ack fia

I looked at Steve S's ERA 2029 yesterday and he has a real neat exhaust setup. Maybe he can post some pictures.

ack ... sounds great, if Steve has any photos of 2029, that would be excellent. Thanks!

[tkb289]

Originally Posted by Dangerous Doug

Tim,
On Larry's FIA (Mr. Potatohead) he had three-bolt flanges welded onto this primary and secondary pipes. Told me he was tired of the leaking from the slip-fit. I may do the same. Regardless how much copper gasket goop I put on the slip-fit, I still get a little bit of exhaust leak noise. Didn't bug me at first, but as time goes on...

You might consider having this done. You might recall that I'm not using the tabs on my headers---I have that stainless clamp on mine. I get less leakage, but I can still hear it a little bit. I think the three-bolt clamps with the donut gasket is a better solution.

DD

Doug,

Thanks for the feedback, it's very useful.

In essence what I am looking at for 2136 is using the ERA primary pipes and the secondary pipes from their under car exhaust setup, then going with a high performance muffler under the car followed by a simple pipe that is swept back about 70º to 80º with a square cut tip that exits before the rear tire.

The goal is a bit more sound than the under car setup, but a bit quieter than the FIA setup. I can't run the under car setup anyway, as it does not fit with the optional rear suspension.

I'll get the parts and look into your suggestions ... let me know if you try something different on you car.

Thanks!

- Tim

[strictlypersonl]

Originally Posted by tkb289

Bob,

Thanks for the info and the photo.

Follow up question … for the under car exhaust setup, approximately how much space is between the bottom of the frame and the top of the muffler?

There is 4" from the bottom of the frame to the floor. Figure 1/4" for insulation on the bottom of the floor panel and 1/2" "safety" clearance.

[Rick Parker]

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This is not an ERA endorsed method, but another way to do it. It has no significant leakage, and if there is, it's not able to be heard.

I still get a little bit of exhaust leak noise. Didn't bug me at first, but as time goes on...

Doug: You need BIGGER mufflers

[tkb289]

Originally Posted by Rick Parker

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This is not an ERA endorsed method, but another way to do it. It has no significant leakage, and if there is, it's not able to be heard.




Doug: You need BIGGER mufflers

Rick,

That is quite a setup ... very nice!