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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 11:32 PM
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Old rusty but solid RB SP exhaust.
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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 11:33 PM
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The muffler too
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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 11:54 PM
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I dont think the RB systems wear out with age/rust. Its all about how well the engine in front of it was running. If it was on a car that wasnt too lean or too rich id say its very valuable. Could sell it for at least 200 doll hairs imo, but thats nothing considering its an $1100 system today.
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 12:12 AM
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If you're selling it please PM me, I'm extremely interested. First dibs and all that

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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 01:39 AM
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i'm more curious about that ocean blue metallic 85 with the steel wheels...
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 06:34 AM
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Ocean blue with more rust than i want to deal with but good engine. Engine/tranny is getting moved to a rust free 84. 85 Body will be up for grabs once its stripped.
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 10:21 AM
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I paid $400.00 for a similar setup 2 years ago but it was in better shape (less rusty). I'd agree
with the $200.00 as is. If you strip the rust and repaint you could ask more but make sure you
let the buyer know its reconditioned somewhat.
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 12:40 PM
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Good to know when I'm looking next year.
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 10:31 PM
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well let me know when the body is up for grabs!
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 10:39 PM
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well let me know when the body is up for grabs!
You'll be happy to know its titled in Ohio.... Notary anyone?! Lol
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 10:46 PM
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Old Dec 13, 2012 | 01:01 AM
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Getting that car titled was a huge PITA. I was in Toledo car was picked up in Dayton. PO signed the title. I went to DMV you need it notarized. Mailed it back to PO. PO notarized it and sent it back. DMV PO didn't sign in a certain spot. Mailed back to PO. Ohio has to be the most difficult state to change ownership. Bought a car in Illinois. DMV=SOS here. Just a signature needed....
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Old Dec 13, 2012 | 01:31 AM
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ignore everyone else's pricing...its worth its weight in scrap metal!!!!! ill give you double that...start bid at $40 (ill pay shipping)
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Old Dec 13, 2012 | 06:12 AM
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Originally Posted by seanrot
Old rusty but solid RB SP exhaust.

I bought an exhaust just as rusty as that one and used the electrolysis process. I put each of the exhaust components in a large bucket in your case large plastic tote, water, baking soda and a battery charger and left it over night on. Took all the rust away. Scrubbed the residue off and repainted it.... That exhaust to me is anywhere from $300-450 price range if you clean it....
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Old Dec 13, 2012 | 12:29 PM
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I'd worry about water inside the presilencers. I had an RB center section that sat with water in it from a hood that was left off and water trickeled down through the carb for who knows how long. One presilencer was flooded. When I got it and took it for a drive, a great orange plume appeared. All the packing rusted away. The other presilencer shell was damaged from a driveshaft failure but the innards were ok.

I went ahead and repacked both and swapped in a new shell on both. This was to keep them sounding the same. The results were great!

These RB components, if treated right (like someone said above about the engine tuned right, no water ect), last forever. I even like the slant cut tips!!!
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Old Dec 13, 2012 | 07:46 PM
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Clean it up and use it man, the BEST system for FB's period.
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Old Dec 13, 2012 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by wankel=awesome
Clean it up and use it man, the BEST system for FB's period.
It doesn't hook up well to my turbo..... I'm making a 3" SS system off the turbo...
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Old Dec 14, 2012 | 12:48 AM
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I would find some way to adapt it. I love the sound! I would Y off the downpipe and use it just for that sound and the clearance and snug fitment it has. Not like its restrictive... or as restrictive as the exhaust gasses slamming into an impeller...
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Old Dec 14, 2012 | 01:43 AM
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Originally Posted by seanrot
It doesn't hook up well to my turbo..... I'm making a 3" SS system off the turbo...
I agree. 3" will help spool, and after the turbine it's just best to let it dump into 3" all the way back. Who in their right mind would want to run a full or nearly full RB long primary on a turbo setup anyway? I guess a noob, maybe?
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Old Dec 14, 2012 | 02:27 AM
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Well it wasnt a serious venue, more of a goofy what-if bench racing situation, but I do appreciate being called a "noob", I guess.
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Old Dec 14, 2012 | 08:34 AM
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Noob,

I love the sound when the wastegate opens.... Mine will not be routed back into the exhaust. You just hear the straight semi-unmuffled roar of a rotary!!! It's like it's about to start eating small children!!!!

Sorry couldn't help typing noob.
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Old Dec 14, 2012 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by seanrot
Noob,

I love the sound when the wastegate opens.... Mine will not be routed back into the exhaust. You just hear the straight semi-unmuffled roar of a rotary!!! It's like it's about to start eating small children!!!!

Sorry couldn't help typing noob.
The open wastegate is cool..... at first but after a few years it gets old and the next build you will plumb it in
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Old Dec 14, 2012 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by seanrot
Noob,

I love the sound when the wastegate opens.... Mine will not be routed back into the exhaust. You just hear the straight semi-unmuffled roar of a rotary!!! It's like it's about to start eating small children!!!!

Sorry couldn't help typing noob.
Yeah it had been over 10 years since I typed that out too. Lol.
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Old Dec 15, 2012 | 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by 2GSLSE
The open wastegate is cool..... at first but after a few years it gets old and the next build you will plumb it in

Wanna bet?! Lol!
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