Anyone tried KG Trimning extractor manifold or 2.5" exhaust system for 240 w/ b230F

Fred Gwynne · 07-29-2020, 09:17 PM

Hello,

I was giving some serious thought to purchasing this: https://www.kgtrimning.org/tuning-sp.../typ1-240.html and this: https://www.kgtrimning.org/200-ser-1...ort/876-h.html until a forum member mentioned to me that he had purchased the manifold and it was in direct conflict with the location of the transmission cross member. Almost as if it was designed for a different car. Has anyone had that problem with it?

My IPD exhaust rotted after one winter and hit the pavement earlier today. That was earlier than expected so for monetary reasons I've become primarily interested in the KG 2.5" exhaust system alone. Has anyone used this system? Any problems fitting it up to the stock downpipe? Yes, I realize that it has no catalytic converter.

Thanks for your thoughts!

oldschoolvolvo · 07-29-2020, 09:20 PM

Following. I am also considering the 2.5” system.

I asked a similar question on FB about the extractor manifold and was surprised about the ill fitment (FB comments were primarily about the KL Racing header tho).

122power · 07-29-2020, 11:26 PM

I wanna say klr142 has a kg header

esmth · 07-30-2020, 10:48 AM

i'll get some pictures after work of what needed to be modified on mine. And you'll get to see what 20 months of Massachusetts roads did to it, haha

Fred Gwynne · 07-30-2020, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esmth

i'll get some pictures after work of what needed to be modified on mine. And you'll get to see what 20 months of Massachusetts roads did to it, haha

Right on, I look forward to seeing them.

Stiggy Pop · 07-31-2020, 10:47 AM

I had a '92 245 with a KG-T header and a custom 2.5" exhaust. The car had a t5 trans swap with a modified volvo cross member. There weren't any clearance issues that I recall.

Fred Gwynne · 07-31-2020, 11:12 AM

Thanks very much. I wonder if there would have been a clearance issue with the factory transmission cross member.

blkaplan · 07-31-2020, 12:23 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtTw6Ws60qQ

Fred Gwynne · 07-31-2020, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blkaplan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtTw6Ws60qQ

Thanks for posting that.

Simons exhaust w/ factory header it is!

dl242gt · 07-31-2020, 01:36 PM

There is a good exhaust article on pbase. https://pbase.com/stealthfti/image/74174534

Fred Gwynne · 07-31-2020, 04:49 PM

Thanks for posting that link!

Can anyone recommend a custom exhaust shop anywhere near Pittsfield MA?

Check these guys out:
http://www.europeantuning.nl/en/c-349591/240--260

They have some systems for sale that I have never heard of.

JT Sport has 3" pipes and Ferrita pipes are stainless steel with lifetime warranties.

07-29-2020, 09:17 PM	#1
Fred Gwynne Board Member Join Date: Oct 2015	Anyone tried KG Trimning extractor manifold or 2.5" exhaust system for 240 w/ b230F Hello, I was giving some serious thought to purchasing this: https://www.kgtrimning.org/tuning-sp.../typ1-240.html and this: https://www.kgtrimning.org/200-ser-1...ort/876-h.html until a forum member mentioned to me that he had purchased the manifold and it was in direct conflict with the location of the transmission cross member. Almost as if it was designed for a different car. Has anyone had that problem with it? My IPD exhaust rotted after one winter and hit the pavement earlier today. That was earlier than expected so for monetary reasons I've become primarily interested in the KG 2.5" exhaust system alone. Has anyone used this system? Any problems fitting it up to the stock downpipe? Yes, I realize that it has no catalytic converter. Thanks for your thoughts!

07-29-2020, 09:20 PM	#2
oldschoolvolvo Board Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lancaster, PA	Following. I am also considering the 2.5” system. I asked a similar question on FB about the extractor manifold and was surprised about the ill fitment (FB comments were primarily about the KL Racing header tho). __________________ -Mike ~~1998 V70 T5~~ 1979 242 DL 16v \|Feedback\|

07-30-2020, 10:48 AM	#4
esmth Board Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: MA/NH	i'll get some pictures after work of what needed to be modified on mine. And you'll get to see what 20 months of Massachusetts roads did to it, haha __________________ 1991 244 LH2.4 M46 341k miles

07-31-2020, 10:47 AM	#6
Stiggy Pop Board Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Granville, MA	I had a '92 245 with a KG-T header and a custom 2.5" exhaust. The car had a t5 trans swap with a modified volvo cross member. There weren't any clearance issues that I recall. __________________ '79 242 943 pickup

07-31-2020, 01:36 PM	#10
dl242gt Happy playing the blues Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: S NJ, a suburb of Phila.	There is a good exhaust article on pbase. https://pbase.com/stealthfti/image/74174534 __________________ Dave, 1982 242 turbo. 338k miles. MVP coilovers and 3" exhaust. Flowed 405 with a V15. Cossie turbine housing with upgraded compressor housing. 90+, IPD remote oil filter. Some other goodness, too. Been lots of fun over 25 years. Restored in 2k. Now ready for a 2nd restoration. 1993 245 Classic, 430k miles, enem V15. IPD bars and chassis braces. Simons sport exhaust from Scandix. sbabbs ezk chip. Been a good road warrior. Genuine Volvo rebuilt leaky M47.

07-31-2020, 11:12 AM	#7
Fred Gwynne Board Member Join Date: Oct 2015	Thanks very much. I wonder if there would have been a clearance issue with the factory transmission cross member.

07-31-2020, 04:49 PM	#11
Fred Gwynne Board Member Join Date: Oct 2015	Thanks for posting that link! Can anyone recommend a custom exhaust shop anywhere near Pittsfield MA? Check these guys out: http://www.europeantuning.nl/en/c-349591/240--260 They have some systems for sale that I have never heard of. JT Sport has 3" pipes and Ferrita pipes are stainless steel with lifetime warranties. Last edited by Fred Gwynne; 07-31-2020 at 05:20 PM..

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