Gary,
Yes, there's a big difference in the exhaust systems. The engine in the
classic is around 3" or so closer to the foot well than the XS so the
exhaust pipe has to go up and around before it goes down to the muffler. In
the XS there is clearance between the engine and footwell for the pipe to go
straight down to the muffler. The Classic muffler is also oval shaped and
only 3 1/2" tall. The XS is around 6". The exhaust pipes for the Classic
enter the muffler on the sides. On the XS the pipes enter on top of the
muffler at the front and rear.
I had a new XS exhaust that I planned to use, but just sold on Ebay as there
was no room between the engine and cowling for it to fit. Now I'm back to
square one.....
Bill
----- Original Message -----
From: "Garry" <garrys@tampabay.rr.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 03, 2009 3:00 PM
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Europa Classic Exhaust system
>
> ..........inherent design flaws in the Classic exhaust system? First I've
> heard of that! What kind of flaws? Is this a safety issue? I wasn't
> aware there was any difference between the Classic and XS exhaust systems.
>
> Garry Stout
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Richard Scanlan" <avgashead@btinternet.com>
> To: <europa-list@matronics.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 03, 2009 2:19 PM
> Subject: RE: Europa-List: Europa Classic Exhaust system
>
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>> <avgashead@btinternet.com>
>>
>> Hi Bill,
>> You can contact CKT (Chris Piper) although they are NOT the manufacturers
>> of the classic exhausts. CKT designed and developed the XS system. I know
>> Chris well and that they have shyed away from copying the classic system
>> due
>> to it's inherent design flaws. Send them a mail or alternatively contact
>> me
>> off forum.
>>
>> Richard Scanlan
>> #103
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
>> [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bill
>> Henderson
>> Sent: 03 June 2009 13:52
>> To: europa-list@matronics.com
>> Subject: Europa-List: Europa Classic Exhaust system
>>
>> <europabill@bellsouth.net>
>>
>> I am looking for an exhaust system for a Classic Europa, new, used, or
>> junk.
>>
>> I contacted Europa to get ordering information and John replied saying
>> they
>> have found it almost impossible for them to get one manufactured.
>>
>> Anyone have any suggestions? Converting to an XS firewall forward at
>> this
>> time would be costly.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Bill Henderson
>> A010 Monowheel Classic
>> (still building)
>>
>>
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