Date:         Sat, 19 Feb 2000 00:43:42 -0500
Reply-To:     EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
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From:         EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: Need your opinions:  stainless exhaust opportunity
Comments: To: The Bus Depot <ron@NETCARRIER.COM>
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   Ron,
   I would go for a rear head pipe, as I have Syncros. The only thing
is, it would have to have a garrentee of some sort against cracks, and
have the same supports as the original exhaut.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler


On Fri, 18 Feb 2000, The Bus Depot wrote:

> I have the opportunity to import '86-up crossover pipes (header pipes) in
> stainless steel, from a well established and reputable manufacturer.  Price
> would be almost double that of the non-stainless variety ($199 each versus
> $109). The muffler I already ship proportedly has a stainless steel body
> (excluding flanges), so this would make for an almost, but not completely,
> stainless setup.  (The collector pipe is cast iron - and usually not a
> failure point- but the connecting pipe and tailpipe would still not be
> stainless.)  This would be for '86-up 2WD only, since a Syncro uses a
> different front pipe (although the rear pipe would work).
>
> Question is, should I bother?  If I commit to it, how many of you will spend
> the extra bucks for stainless next time you need an exhaust?
>
> - Ron Salmon
>   The Bus Depot, Inc.
>   http://www.busdepot.com
>