Date:         Thu, 1 Mar 2001 07:53:55 -0500
Reply-To:     Gary Stearns <gstearns@OPTONLINE.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Gary Stearns <gstearns@OPTONLINE.NET>
Subject:      Re: Bus Depot S&S exhaus system
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We've been using the S&S header for about 20k miles. I am happy with it.
When installing, you need to go slowly and carefully, as it's hard to undo
an error.  Use some exhaust joint compound on the slip joints. Ours had one
tube that was contacting the engine cradle on acceleration, but a 2x4 and a
little prying solved that.  We do seem to be making more power than the
original, and the sound is a little nicer I think.  The tubes definitely are
rusting (particularly this winter in the northeast), but I expected that. I
got my money's worth.

Gary
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mitch" <mitch1@HOTMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2001 1:42 PM
Subject: Bus Depot S&S exhaus system


> Does anyone have comments on the S&S Header Complete exhaust system for
the
> westy?
>
> My 91 Westy just turned 90,000 miles and the exhuast pipes have rusted
thru,
> muffler and cat are ok though..
>
> I called bus depot  and learned that they are not stainless so they won't
> last as long.  My engine is in perfect shape (so far) no leaks (yet) When
> the heads go I will probably convert to tiico which requires a custom
> exhaust system..
>
> Any comments?
>
> -Mitch
>