Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 11:53:46 -0400
Reply-To: Kenneth Wilford <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Kenneth Wilford <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Recommended Exhaust System for '88 Vangon
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Todd, of course the best system out there is OE. I sell this system.
The pipes are Dansk made in Denmark while the muffler is Ernest made in
Germany. This system bolts right together and the muffler is the proper
diameter for the muffler carriers (no shimming required). However this
system is expensive and the cost of it is going up all of the time. One
of the costs of this system that everyone seems to gloss over is the
cost of the muffler carriers and straps. If the carriers are OK then
you are fine however if they are rusted out they can be a major
additional expense. The carriers are dealer only and there is no
aftermarket. The 2wd muffler carriers are $58.88 each and you need
two. Plus the muffler straps are $19 each. So if these items are bad
you are looking at another $158. If you have a syncro it is worse. Not
only does your complete cost of the exhaust system go up because of one
of the header pipes is more expensive but the muffler carriers are also
way more expensive. The muffler carriers are $108 each! So for a pair
of those and the muffler straps you are looking at an additional $256.
That ain't hay as they say.
I sell the S&S system is $349 and it includes the muffler supports
welded onto the muffler. That is all inclusive. It fits the 2wd and
the Syncro both. The quality level is not as high as the OE but the
price is pretty reasonable for what you are getting. The systems are
made in the USA by a family that has been in the business for over
thirty years. If you are interested in more information about this
system please let me know.
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com
Todd N. Sabin 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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