I AM LOOKING FOR THE BEST SET OF EXHAUST PIPES TO PUT ON MY 2110 MOTOR.BEST LOOKING AND BEST PERFORMANCE.
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I AM LOOKING FOR THE BEST SET OF EXHAUST PIPES TO PUT ON MY 2110 MOTOR.BEST LOOKING AND BEST PERFORMANCE.
A-1 In SoCal. Tiger makes a nice exhaust system. Minimum 1-1/2" but, preferably 1-5/8"
Use the search function. There's been a lot of discussion on this subject.
Use the search function. There's been a lot of discussion on this subject.
I agree with TN. I went with the A1 "Sidwwinder" with centered outlet. It is a truely merged unit, not an extractor type header.
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Ernie was the one who turned me onto the A-1 Performance Sidewinder. That shop is in my neck of the woods and the owner/operator, Tiger, is very helpful, professional and excellent to work with. I highly recommend Tiger's A-1 muffler shop.
I've included a few pics of the system on my car (with center exhaust exit).
I've included a few pics of the system on my car (with center exhaust exit).
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WARNING----DO NOT do any business with Serrano from the samba. He is in hot water with a bunch of his customers. Normal wait is one year to get parts. Just what I have heard.
As for dealing with Tiger he is way cool and very helpful. FYI he is the guy John Steele/JPS uses for his upscale exhausts.
As for dealing with Tiger he is way cool and very helpful. FYI he is the guy John Steele/JPS uses for his upscale exhausts.
Jake Raby page on performance exhaust.... "Nothing came within 9 HP of it!"
BTW.. Tiger's number is 714 836 7201
http://www.aircooledtechnology.com/r_d_exhaust.htm
BTW.. Tiger's number is 714 836 7201
http://www.aircooledtechnology.com/r_d_exhaust.htm
....Jake's test was on the A1 Type 4 Sidewinder setup. The Type 1 ports are different and also flow differently.
Maybe ust go with a good 4 into one merged system. And then add a custom 12 inch overall length oval muffler. You can go stainless or carbon fiber. A lot less money, and it looks great if you get a nice single muffler to mimic the boxster.
Darren-
I guess it's "Bash the Vendors Week". There's nothing at all wrong with buying parts from Serrano's. I've been happy with Steve Houston's (Serrano's) service (and yes, I HAVE done business with him over very long distances). If anybody has waited a year for parts, then there's something else at work. There are many vendors absolutely revered on this and other sites that have unbelievably bad customer service. Serrano's is actually pretty good given the ACVW frame of reference.
As to the question at hand--I got an A1 sidewinder three years ago, based on George Brown's photos, and a discussion with Tiger (who is also a great guy, BTW). Serrano wasn't selling them yet, but I paid twice what Steve is selling them for now. 1-5/8" is a great size for a 2110, and Tiger is making a heater box in that size as well now (this would have saved me a fortune on a gasoline heater if I'd have had access to it in 2005).
I guess it's "Bash the Vendors Week". There's nothing at all wrong with buying parts from Serrano's. I've been happy with Steve Houston's (Serrano's) service (and yes, I HAVE done business with him over very long distances). If anybody has waited a year for parts, then there's something else at work. There are many vendors absolutely revered on this and other sites that have unbelievably bad customer service. Serrano's is actually pretty good given the ACVW frame of reference.
As to the question at hand--I got an A1 sidewinder three years ago, based on George Brown's photos, and a discussion with Tiger (who is also a great guy, BTW). Serrano wasn't selling them yet, but I paid twice what Steve is selling them for now. 1-5/8" is a great size for a 2110, and Tiger is making a heater box in that size as well now (this would have saved me a fortune on a gasoline heater if I'd have had access to it in 2005).
I second Stan's word on Serrano's. Nothing but the best from Steve.
Stan, how things change in just two or three years. I remember getting a set of custom 1 5/8" heater boxes made to go with my new 2110. I also had a custom exhaust system made, along with a shortened merge header. Big bucks!
Whoops...double post.
I just recently took delivery of a set of A-1 Sidewinder ceramic coated 1-5/8" headers and SS muffler from Serrano's. Delivery time was 14 days and the price was great. No problems with delivery or customer service. The only problem that I noticed was the width of the headers, which needed to be an extra 1/4" to nicely fit my stroker 2180cc. However, some extra thought on assembly and prying got the headers installed. Looks great from the rear, and sounds nice also.
Chuck
Chuck