Exhausting work

[Jean]

GG - i think AKG makes those at 200-300 a pop.

[george graves]

Where is the steering shaft segment and couplers from?

[BimmerScreamer]

thats some nice progress, Im sort of procrastinating on my exhaust. Are you going to keep it dual all the way back or what?

[Jean]

Very nice work! If you have more pictures of the manifold outside the car/before it got mounted post them up :)

[bmwmech1]

Well, the project has reached the dreaded exhaust-system phase. Starting with X5 manifolds, the stock flanges were cut off each, and then new tubing was used to place the "collectors" in more favorable locations. Since the stock manifolds are double-walled (and split runner), we cut the outer layer, and then welded to the interior tube. By transitioning from 2" to 1.75", we hope to achieve a reverse cone effect by transitioning back to 2" after the flange.

The steering shaft was a significant obstacle on the driver's side, but it was overcome with a few careful bends. Next comes the tail-pipe assembly, with a goal of not breaking the plane of the front sway-bar. We'll see.

-Bruce

MMMM... I like the steering coupler! Is that the Flaming River stuff? I'm so glad you're a few months ahead of me in the build... I have a nice text and picture manual for my build only a keystroke away, Lol! What does the X5 manifold look like on the passenger side? The drivers side looks the same as the E39 540 manifold... Looks nice Bruce. Are you using a hydraulic throwout bearing? I think I see the clutch slave cover plate. Pretty slick...

Garey

[StereoInstaller1]

Damn fine work so far!

[BruceBe]

Well, the project has reached the dreaded exhaust-system phase. Starting with X5 manifolds, the stock flanges were cut off each, and then new tubing was used to place the "collectors" in more favorable locations. Since the stock manifolds are double-walled (and split runner), we cut the outer layer, and then welded to the interior tube. By transitioning from 2" to 1.75", we hope to achieve a reverse cone effect by transitioning back to 2" after the flange.

The steering shaft was a significant obstacle on the driver's side, but it was overcome with a few careful bends. Next comes the tail-pipe assembly, with a goal of not breaking the plane of the front sway-bar. We'll see.

-Bruce