In my v6 van, I have about the same exhaust layout... The stock van exhaust location can be retained, but the engine is louder without a restrictive exhaust setup. Using the SA van exhaust layout allows freer flowing exhaust components with not much of a noise increase. :) Sudhir.
On Sat, 11 Dec 2004 08:25:59 -0800, jbange <hfinn@ingrates.net> wrote: > At 06:06 PM 12/10/2004, you wrote: > >Or this as installed: > > > >http://www.overlandparts.com/images/conversion_kit/26-liter-carb.jpg > > Heh. That double downpipe off the exhaust manifold looks like it adds a > whole 'nother dimension of pain and suffering to servicing the CV joints. I > guess that 5-cyl engine hogs all the space where the wasserboxer exhaust sits. > > John Bange > '90 Vanagon "Geldsauger" > |
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