As most of you know, I have just finished my conversion and ....as I
have stated, I am mostly very happy.... except for how LOW the header
and muffler hang down.
Now with KEP's shortened oil pan soon to arrive, this will be my next
project on the way to getting my skid plate re-installed.
I have posted a photo in the "Files" section which shows my converted
van next to my other (stock) Syncro. Here's the link.
The next photo shows what's going on. The engine in the Syncro sits
2 inches lower in the chassis than on a 2wd van. KEP's header was
designed for 2wd vans. Therefore, the WHOLE HEADER AND MUFFLER
SYSTEM hangs down 2" lower on Syncro. Not the direction we want to
go.
This photo shows how there's 2" of clearance left between the
muffler and the VW heat shield which would allow the muffler to be
raised up to create more clearance.
http:/www.egroups.com/files/subaruvanagon/Syncro_Muffler_clearance.jpg
Compare the first photo with one taken from Ron Bernstein's site of
his 2wd van with KEP cat and muffler installed.
Spoke with Hobert this AM about this problem and he's just beginning
to work on a solution. Go Hobert!!
In the meantime, I'm looking for a (more)immediate solution. Anyone
else tackling this problem, let me know. I'm starting to discuss a
fix with some muffler shops and custom header fabricators.
Warren C.
