> looking at BusDepot, they have a $93 euro made OEM and a > $141 Ernst German made. searched old posts and saw one > testimonial in favor of the Ernst ("quieter, heavier"). I'd of > course like to save the ~50bones if the benefit is marginal, > > but could definitely be talked into springing for it if > someone's got data on distinct performance or quietness gains.
The cheaper one we are presently shipping is an Ansa, which is Italian made. It's a good muffler. The Ernst is a bit heavier, although I'm not sure it's really any quieter (they're both relatively quiet). To be honest the difference between the two is a matter of degrees, not day and night. If the Ernst were $5 or $10 more I'd definitely say to get it, but at almost $50 more it's a tougher call. As a retailer I have a vested interest in telling you to buy the more expensive one, but the truth is I have used Ansas on my own Vanagons and been quite satisfied. - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. www.busdepot.com (215) 234-VWVW _____________________________________________ Toll-Free for Orders by PART # : 1-866-BUS-DEPOT |
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