Re: alfa-digest V8 #378

[Alfalando@domain.elided]

John,

I had to heat mine with a propane torch after soaking.  Anyway, you're doing 
the right thing, beating/soaking/heating/twisting(vise grip).  They'll come 
loose.  Just try not to twist off or bend the studs, or hurt the threads.

Previous feedback on the headers vs. exhaust manifolds is that the manifolds 
were well designed, and headers make the accelerator feel 'lighter'

I would think the intake setup is the right place to look for freer flow, 
since you're really driving a race car on the street.

Great story on 'Raising them right'_Need to get my son into the act.  He's 
almost two.  I'll tell him to go install the emergency brake cable.

- Landon
'82 GTV6
Austin

<< Subject: GTV 6 Exhaust hardware/competition header questions

Dear All:

Two Questions:

1.  I am removing the exhaust system on my gtv 6.  I
have gotten all the hardware loose except for the
bolts holding the passenger side exhaust manifold to
the downpipe on that side.  There is a spacer on each
bolt that I can't budge.  I've been soaking it with
penetrating oil.  Does anyone know how these spacers
are secured?  I have tried hitting the bolts with a
hammer to free them.  Any suggestions?

2.  Also, I am going to replace the stock manifolds
with competition headers.  Has anyone who has these
headers noticed a significant Horsepower increase?  If
so, how much.  How reliable have the headers been? 
Any trouble with cracks, leaks?

Thanks.  John, Arlington, VA >>

--
to be removed from alfa, see /bin/digest-subs.cgi
or email "unsubscribe alfa" to majordomo@domain.elided