Exhaust and Brakes Questions

CapnAl92 · #1 12-10-2007, 09:14 AM

My 92 has an exhaust leak(s) on the pipe(s) diectly behind the cats. With almost 150k miles on the car, should I just replace the faulty pipe(one on each side) or do you guys suggest something else. Also, where do I obtain the pipes--dealer or aftermarket--if dealer, where to get the best prices???
As best I can tell, those are the only leakers right now, but I plan to put the car up on jackstands today or tomorrow and get a better look at things.
This was my car (since 1993) but my daughter has taken it over. I have to say that at my age (62) I've had lots of cars, but this SVX has been the best car I've ever had, and I still get lots of enjoyment when I do get to drive it. I don't need to modify it, but if there are improvements that would help me, I'm not opposed to doing some.
Please show patience as I'm old school and probably not as rabid as some of you. (However, not so old that in past years have autocrossed it and have had it over 120+ (and got a ticket for it!!! Cop wrote for 104.7 in 55 zone so I wouldn't have car impounded on the spot--later reduced to 15 over in court

Also have to replace brake pads and maybe rotors, but I'll leave that for another thread, may need advice there too.
Windshield has a big crack and will need to be replaced, but again, I'll start a separate thread for that.
Guys, thank you so much in advance for any and all help. It's great to see such enthusiasm for this terrific car. PM me if needed
Sincerely, Al

Crazy_pilot · #2 12-10-2007, 08:15 PM

I had leaks in the same area preventing me from passing the safety inspections when I bought the car. As new pre-cats run in the $600+ neighbourhood, I opted for a DIY repair. I cut the pipes off where they are at 45 degrees, and cut the midpipe behind the main cat. I used 2" flexible pipes with adapters from the pre-cats, into a Magnaflow 2-into-1 cat (part number 94007) and then plugged that into the midpipe. This allowed me to pass without any problems, and scored very well on emmissions testing.

As for brakes, you might try the RaceConcepts brake kit (pads, rotors, stainless lines) that svxfiles is selling. I think it's $375+shipping. Search for a thread called "Raceconcepts business".