Date:         Fri, 28 Jul 2000 10:33:54 -0700
Reply-To:     Daniel Schmitz <djs@gene.com>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Daniel Schmitz <djs@gene.com>
Organization: Genentech, Inc.
Subject:      Re: 85 Exhaust:
Comments: To: Richard Lynch <rlynch@infosat.com>
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I think this system, or a similar header system, is installed on my '87
Westfalia. It's a 4-into-1 header and low-restriction muffler. There is
provision for a catalyst in the stock location, so it's legal.

I bought my camper this way, and I can't compare it to stock, having not driven
a stock wbx, but my engine makes good low-end power, and it has a slightly more
aggressive exhaust note to it.

I believe that these systems are also a bit less expensive than stock exhuast
systems, but you might try some vendors to see.

Dan

Richard Lynch wrote:

> The tailpipe assembly just blew out!  And now I have a lot more power!  Can
> actually accelerate up the long grade on highway #1 in north vancouver.
> Exhaust is all kind of marginal so may replace everything at this point.
>
> So, does anyone have experience with the after-market exhaust that
> California Imports sells?  About 500 cdn complete, supposedly higher
> performance.
>
> TIA.
>
> Also, anyone in Vancouver have or know of a garage I can rent for approx 3
> weeks to do the heads and clutch??
>
> Richard Lynch
> (85 Vanagon, was for sale, test drove tons of WAY more expensive vehicles
> that don't drive as nice, so we are keeping it)