[DML] Re: Another "header" post

["stainlessilusion" <5n-@xxxxxxx>]

I don't mind a loud exhaust, but just as long as it doesn't sound like
the Civics kids drive with the huge round mufflers-sounds like a
pissed-off weed wacker which I DON'T want at all. Secondly, Rust is a
big problem when it comes to exhuasts as everyone knows, but I really
like DMCH's design, it doesn't look like stainless headers appear
boldly when viewed from behind-especially with ground effects. So-it
is sound/appearance versus stainless steel. Are DMUKs exhausts as loud
just with a different (raspy right?) tune, or what? I'm sure in years
to come EVERY state will require emission testing, so I'm going to get
exhaust with cats-----Dani B. #5003


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "aaron_t_graham" <aaron_t_graham@xxxx>
wrote:
> 
> 
> Just FYI, I bought a DMCH Stage II engine almost 2 years ago.  The
> engine is great, but I'm not as impressed with the exhaust.  Less than
> six months after I purchased it, it turned orange with rust.  Back
> then, I was driving it during an Indiana winter, in which case
> "ceramic coating" just means that it will take an extra two weeks to
> start rusting.
> 
> About 8 months after I bought the engine/exhaust, my DeLorean ceased
> to be my daily driver, simply because I finally got around to buying
> another car.  The exhaust continued to degrade, however, despite the
> fact that in the last year I haven't even driven the D in the rain. 
> Two of the four brackets that hold the heat shield onto the muffler
> have broken off because of rust.  Also, I believe the DMCH exhaust was
> designed to be a very visible and prominent feature when viewing the
> car from the rear, and it is.  It looked very intimidating when it was
> new, but when it's rusted, it just looks terrible.
> 
> James had offered to re-coat my exhaust system for free (complete with
> shipping to and from DMCH), but I opted not to do it because I would
> have had to pay a mechanic to remove and reinstall it.  Additionally,
> I would have needed a rental car (I estimated 3 weeks) because the D
> was my daily driver at the time.
> 
> James may want to respond to this -- I believe they were working on
> getting a better coating (maybe this was the supply issue?) so it may
> not be as big a problem as it was 2 years ago.  Still, it's just a
> coating.
> 
> Another thing about the exhaust that I don't like is that it's just
> too loud.  I knew a free-flow exhaust was going to be loud, but I
> didn't know it would be this loud.  The stainless exhaust available
> from the UK is customizable.  I would be willing to sacrifice a little
> power for a little quiet.  They also have the option of no cats, which
> is nice if there is no emissions testing in your state.  One more
> consideration is the exhaust note -- DMCH exhaust has a low rumble,
> stainless UK exhaust has a european "rasp" (in this case I actually
> prefer DMCH).  But these are all just personal preferences...
> 
> Aaron
> #1506
> 
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Matt Spittle" <supermatty@xxxx> wrote:
> > 
> > 
> > The sad part is they won't sell just the headers individually. 
> > Another sad part is that the system isn't stainless, for whatever
> > reason.  When I priced DMCUK's totally stainless exhaust (which also
> > includes everything), it was around $1,800 (Martin, correct me if I'm
> > wrong).  Which would YOU rather have?  
> > 
> > Matt
> > #1604
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "stainlessilusion" <5n-@xxxx> wrote:
> > > 
> > > 
> > > Only $1,500??? I'm calling Warren then, I thought these were much
> > > more- this price isn't bad at all. Your previous headers-where they
> > > also ceramic coated?? -----Dani B. #5003
> > > 
> > > 
> > > --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "James" <james@xxxx> wrote:
> > > > 
> > > > 
> > > > We'd pulled the exhaust system off the market while we got supply
> > > > issues resolved, and expect to have them available as early as
next
> > > > week. Muffler, dual catalytic converters, and headers for $1495.
> These
> > > > new systems are ceramic coated by Jet-Hot in Mississippi, btw.
Call
> > > > Warren and he can get you on the list.
> > > > 
> > > > James Espey
> > > > http://www.delorean.com
> > > > 
> > > > 
> > > > --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "stainlessilusion" <5n-@xxxx>
wrote:
> > > > > 
> > > > > 
> > > > > Has anyone here built their own exhaust using any headers-not
> > DMCH, I
> > > > > mean alpine headers or etc. that is true dual and uses cats? I
> don't
> > > > > think DMCH is selling their exhausts separately since I couldn't
> > find
> > > > > it anywhere, and I'm sure they'd want 2K+ for em anyway right?
> > I'd be
> > > > > interested in seeing pictures if anyone has built their own. I'm
> > going
> > > > > to attempt to build one, just need to know how well the alpine
> > headers
> > > > > fit with frame, and if anyone has any plans or anything that may
> > > > > help-I'd appreciate it. -----Dani B. #5003








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