Date:         Fri, 5 Mar 2004 20:28:18 -0800
Reply-To:     drjohnso@TELUS.NET
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From:         David Johnson <drjohnso@TELUS.NET>
Subject:      84 exhaust options (exhausting)
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ok... I have found infinite wisdom on the list, many of the problems/updates I
have encountered have been solved time and time again, and a majority of
people would agree with said course of action.  That said, lets talk exhaust...

My 84 Westfalia, which, I have no intention of parting with in this lifetime
requires a new exhaust system. I have replaced the stock muffler with a
lifetime warranty one from Bow-wow. (BC Canada)

I have been looking on the archives, and this leads me to my current state of
confusion:

-Do I bite the bullet and pay for the stainless steel Stebro exhaust for the
BIG $ with lifetime warrenty? ( At 3X cost)

-Do I do the Bow-Wow replacment

_Do I order stock components from the states with favorable currency at the
moment.(volks cafe et al) ahhh... -$

-S$S headers, then we get into the ceramic coating or not.  Many people seam
to have had problems with instalation/mounting.  Reliability/lifespan?

-VW OEM

-Dansk(?)

-Something new exciting and cost effective i know nothing about...??

I don't expect performance gains... Its a vw van. Longevity is more important
to me. But I doubt I will recoupe cost of stainless steel over my life time.
Do I go through 3 complete systems in a life(?) I don't know.  O ya emissions
are not a concern here.

I can't be the first person to go through this. Usually when I am in doubt the
list will show me the way... Anybody with long term positive experience with
trouble free system please, show me the light...   -dj

84 Westfalia
BC Canada