Spring comes late in Tassie. :(
I have had to admit defeat with the exhaust, but thanks for the advice. The down pipe is too long, which puts the angle way out as well because there is a slight bend in the pipe. So If anyone decides to put a Z22 in a 4wd D21, the down pipe from a Z24 will not fit without being modded. Niether will extractors. I only have an arc welder, which produces really crap welds on exhaust pipe, or blows holes in it, so I have booked it with an expert for monday.
It might cost me an extra 100-200 bucks but I dont mind because I think I got the bus for a bargain. 1986 4wd Navara tub tray ute with brand new 31x10 seringetti muddies and black sunraysers, reco Z22 with tow cam, and webber carbie that runs smooth even with no exhaust attached to manifold :p reco LTD diffs with breathers front and back, and new heavy duty torsion bars, for $2500 :D
I have a few jobs to do to get RWC. Fit new horn, tubing for windscreen washers, flairs on guards. Also run some fresh sealer along top of windscreen, scrape the way too dark tint off the windows, and tail lights, and remove the massive taco from the dash. Hoping to get all this done over the weekend, exhaust fitted monday and RWC check tuesday. I might post some pics when I get it on the road.
btw way I am selling the taco if anyone is interested. it looks brand new, its a autometer sportscomp II with shift light, and seems to work fine.