Geoffrey Carter (Buttercup) Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 My understanding about the link pipe is that you get a sound like this. I only say this as I asked why it sounded like it did and I was told that it was because of a link pipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted January 19, 2019 Author Share Posted January 19, 2019 44 minutes ago, Geoffrey (Buttercup) - North Yorkshire AO said: My understanding about the link pipe is that you get a sound like this. I only say this as I asked why it sounded like it did and I was told that it was because of a link pipe. That's totally different @Geoffrey (Buttercup) - North Yorkshire AO The two sidepipes on the Westfield are totally separate and not joined by an H or X pipe. The article link posted by TJ above explains it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsechris Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 A crossover/link/X pipe is worth considering if you can. It makes it sound better (aguable of course) but more importantly, it increases torque. I didn’t have one on the fake snake I built way back, but if I was doing it now, I would. The Marcos didn’t have one either when we got it, but I grafted one in and it lifted torque and made it sound nicer and a bit quieter too. It’s a bit more faff and expense, but well worth considering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted January 19, 2019 Author Share Posted January 19, 2019 3 hours ago, corsechris said: A crossover/link/X pipe is worth considering if you can. It makes it sound better (aguable of course) but more importantly, it increases torque. I didn’t have one on the fake snake I built way back, but if I was doing it now, I would. The Marcos didn’t have one either when we got it, but I grafted one in and it lifted torque and made it sound nicer and a bit quieter too. It’s a bit more faff and expense, but well worth considering. When you did your crossover pipe, what style did you do? H or X? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve (sdh2903) Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 From what I've seen of the American big v8s the concensus is now the x pipe is preferable. Why? No idea, but would hazard a guess at not slowing the flow as much? It's something I've looked at with the v6, if I did it, it would obviously be a longer link pipe between the 2 pipes so I'm not sure it's of as much/any benefit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsechris Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 32 minutes ago, KugaWestie said: When you did your crossover pipe, what style did you do? H or X? Replied via mail, but for the collective...a crude link pipe was all I had space for. Did work though, but an X would be better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.RAD Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Or checkout the episode on Engine Masters on Motor Trend on Demand if you want to see the dyno impact. Worth a watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted January 19, 2019 Author Share Posted January 19, 2019 5 minutes ago, BCF said: Or checkout the episode on Engine Masters on Motor Trend on Demand if you want to see the dyno impact. Worth a watch. Already watched it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted January 20, 2019 Author Share Posted January 20, 2019 I have now got the chassis up on ramps so I can lay underneath to start looking at the exhaust as I will need some bits to start mocking up, then while I wait for them to arrive I can drop back on the fuel system. So I have ordered a couple of bends to connect to the header which will get me to a horizontal position under the car, and I have also ordered an X pipe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 Today my nice new custom fabricated radiator arrived. Many thanks to @CL290005 for organising and ordering this from the same company that made his C Type rad. We worked on the design between us, well I said to Chris it needs to go there and he did the rest It is certainly a big piece of kit and I am sure it will sufficiently cool the engine no problem. 560mm wide x 448mm high x 74mm thick 3 core. The Kenlowe fan I picked up a couple of weeks ago looks a good fit as well, it needs some mounting brackets making up but that looks pretty straight forward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 While Chris was over having a look and dropping my Rad off, we had a look at the rear section of the exhaust, and it looks like the cherry bomb centre section and the rear silencer/tailpipe section are going to fit pretty well without much alteration, which is a great result. The cherry bomb section looks like a nice fit from the gearbox through to the front of the diff The rear section will then run under the centre section of the diff between the wishbones (inside the arcs of movement) and then kick out to the side of the car under the boot and the tailpipe looks about the right position hanging out of the back Exciting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CL290005 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 I can’t wait to see and hear the exhaust in position, it really looks like a great purchase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Taylor Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 That’s really the cherry on top when it fits so well without mods cracking work and love following your build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrustyjust Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 If I bought an exhaust like Gary, for a car, I would end up with it not fitting one bit. Some people are jammy on getting things to work more than not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share Posted January 22, 2019 8 hours ago, Thrustyjust said: If I bought an exhaust like Gary, for a car, I would end up with it not fitting one bit. Some people are jammy on getting things to work more than not. It still needs a fair bit of work TJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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