Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 18:29:44 -0700
Reply-To: neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From: neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Recommended Exhaust System for '88 Vangon
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Congrats!
It seems there's several options for exhaust. As for header exhaust
systems, I have heard that some of the header systems that don't last
long. Possibly stuff from California Imports, though I'm not certain.
The archives may have info regarding this.
On the opposite end of the sound spectrum, Walker makes a "Quiet Flow"
"Vanagon" style muffler/tailpipe. I have one just waiting to be
installed. I have heard that they are quieter than stock.
There's stainless mufflers too. Something to bear in mind if you have
a look around the Vanagon archives.
If you're doing the exhaust work yourself, make sure you soak the nuts
that bolt the exhaust flanges to the heads, *well* in advance. You
really don't want to snap off a stud from the head. Properly applied
heat and penetrating oil (PB Blaster, Liquid Wrench etc.) will be your
friends if need be.
Cheers,
Neil.
On Mon, May 12, 2008 at 6:17 PM, Todd N. Sabin <tnsabin@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I just acquired my first Vanagon. My girlfriend and I were planning a trip around the country and started investigating appropriate transportation. We considered every option - truck, conversion van, mini-van (yuck), renting an RV.....etc. But, none of them felt right.
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> My buddy in college had one and we had some really good times and adventures in it. I never considered it for myself, though. After much research, I fell in love with the idea. Although my girlfriend and I may be breaking-up, I still had to have the Vanagon. So, hear I am.
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> This is my first project car, and I'm not terribly mechanically. But, I'm not too much of an idiot, and after seeing all of the support from the Vanagon community I'm excited about my new hobby.
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> Well, my 1988 Vanagon needs a bit of work. The major, single investment will be in completely replacing the exhaust. I'm torn between price and performance. Any recommendations and advice on purchasing S&S Headers (or other aftermarket) verse an more expensive OEM exhaust?
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> Thanks for your time and hope to contribute to the list serve when I gain some insight on how these things work.
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> Todd
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