Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 09:29:20 -0500
Reply-To: Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
Subject: Re: Exaust Systems
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William........... the cheapest way to go is the S&S Header System and if
you don't have to deal with Emissions Inspections then this is probably
what you should buy.
As far as ceramic coating, don't waste your money the weakest link is one
tiny pinhole that rots out.
If you've got to have a Federal System to pass inspections then I can
help with some of the obsolete no longer available parts.
Stan Wilder
On Tue, 28 May 2002 10:16:47 -0400 "Russell, William"
<william.russell@UW-INC.COM> writes:
> Greg,
>
> Thanks for all the advice! I know this is a stupid question, but
> what
> is the EGR portion of the exhaust?
>
> \/\/i!!y
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Greg Marshall [mailto:earthboy@rogers.com]
> Sent: May 28, 2002 09:34
> To: Russell, William; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Exaust Systems
>
> Here's my take on the situation.
>
> First of all, get yourself a new pair of heater boxes. The heater
> boxes
> (or
> exchangers) bolt directly onto the heads. E-mail Stan Wilder. I
> think
> he
> has a goiod used pair. Next, order an S&S header and muffler like
> this
> one.
>
> http://www.gexintl.com/48s&sheaders4.htm
>
> Bolt this onto the heater boxes and you're done. Easy, simple,
> cheap,
> and
> you'll improve your horsepower.
>
> Other things to check out are the engine tin, and the metal tubes
> that
> complete the heating system. If the exhaust has been truly
> dismantled
> and
> screwed around, these may be gone. You need them. there are two
> tubes
> that
> come off of the heater boxes. One from each end. They brong cool
> air
> in
> from the alternator blower, and take warm air away, out to the heat
> control
> valves. As far as engine tin, you should at the very least have the
> two
> bottom pieces that cover the pushrod tubes.
>
> Don't worry about putting a cat back in. If it didn't have one,
> don't
> add
> one.
>
> The alternative is rebuilding the system as it came from the
> factory,
> which
> would be really expensive unless you can score the whole system
> used.
> The
> crossover pipe alone is in the 300 dollar range if you can even
> find
> one.
>
> Only consideration with this setup is what to do with the EGR. I
> don't
> have
> one, so I'm not to sure, but I think you could likely get rid of
> it.
> Not my
> area of expertise. (o2 sensors though, ....just ask me!)
>
> I'm a big fan of the S&S header. Extra power, nice sound, and very
> simple.
> If you can afford it, get it professionally ceramic coated before
> you
> put it
> on, it'll last much longer.
>
> You can handle the job on your own. If you have any questions,
> just
> send me
> an e-mail,
>
> Greg
> 82 Westy.
>
> "Russell, William" wrote:
>
> > There is just no end to the stuff that I want to fix on my Westy.
> The
> > exhaust system is horrible. Apparently, a PO was in Mexico,
> suffered
> > problems, and had a mechanic bastardize the system any way he
> could.
> > I'd like to consider replacing the whole system. I'd like to go
> high
> > quality and original parts if at all possible. I guess I need
> whatever
> > the bits coming off the engine are (help!), the heat exchangers,
> the
> > crossover, muffler, tailpipe, et cetera. I have a few questions:
> >
> > Any recommendations on who to buy it all from? Past experiences?
> >
> > I currently have no catalytic converter. I think my Westy was
> built
> for
> > Canada. Can I add one now? Should I? I'd like to be
> environmentally
> > responsible if at all possible.
> >
> > Can I do this myself? I don't have a welding torch. I'm pretty
> good
> > with problem solving and tools but I'm new to working on vehicles.
> I
> > have a brother-in-law who's a mechanic that I might be able to get
> to
> > help if I need him.
> >
> > Anything else I should take into account?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > \/\/i!!y
> >
> > 1980 Westy "Jazzy"
>
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