Date:         Fri, 23 May 2003 10:22:17 -0400
Reply-To:     vw4x4@FYI.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: S&S or other exhaust (re-post)
Comments: To: Matt Sutton <msutts@EARTHLINK.NET>
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Replace with all stock.  Vanagon exhaust have extensive problems
with heat expanding causing cracks and vibration.  Not one after
market system, that I know of, will hold up as well as stock.  Shop
around and you can get a fare deal.
                                                             Eric




Matt Sutton wrote:

> Hi again folk,
>     I thought I'd try re-posting this query: I'm looking at a complete
> replacement of the exhaust system on my 88 GL. The present system is
> non-stock (previous owner), in pretty bad shape, and I'm trying to decide
> which way to go.
>     I've been looking at the S&S system sold by ken Wilford and others- has
> anyone been running it and have an opinion about it? I recognize the
> problems of a one-piece set-up like that, but are the improved performance
> claims true?
>     I've received a couple messages so far: Frank in canada, that stebro
> system looks great, and if I had a rebuilt WBX I'd get it in a second. Right
> now though I have to get what I can out of the engine before I decide
> between re-build or conversion.
> Thanks for any ideas, and sorry for the re-post,
> Matt Sutton