Date:         Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:49:05 -0700
Reply-To:     Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
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From:         Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
Subject:      Re: exhaust system options for 2.1 '91 vanagon.
Comments: To: gneiss9 <gneiss9@GMAIL.COM>
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If ceramic coating is the only change..
that by itself is not going to give any power increase ...
or *barely*.
if you are talking about a 300+ horsepower turbo engine ...sure
'maybe'...maybe some.

You might want to put some acetone in your gasoline ....'up to 15 %
improvement in fuel mileage is possible' ...
and that's been bandied around.
believe that one if you want. That one is not true either , or is only .05 %
of the time, in rare cases.

I think you're on the right track looking for the best stock type exhaust
system you can find. Stainless is fine.
----- Original Message -----
From: "gneiss9" <gneiss9@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 7:08 AM
Subject: exhaust system options for 2.1 '91 vanagon.


> Hey Guys & Gals,
>
> I know there are stainless steel exhaust systems available but am
> wondering if anyone has tried Ceramic coated headers instead of a
> stainless set.  One VW-mechanic has told me that there is a power
> gain (10% was quoted) by using ceramic headers!
>
> I would like to take advantage of this if it's genuine then replace
> the rest of the exhaust system with stainless.  Otherwise, of course
> I would just buy a complete stainless system.
>
> Also I am aware of Frank C's stainless system as well as Terry K's
> stainless muffler(s) for sale.  I haven't, however come across any
> other stainless systems on the web.  Anyone have more sources or
> comments on the quality of the type of stainless steel to look
> for.  ...Or "Turbo type free flowing" mufflers?
>
> Thanks for any thoughts on this subject.
>
>
> Trevor Reynolds
> Airdrie, AB, Canada.
> '91 GL 2Wheel drive, AT, Westy "SEN".
> http://westfalia-91restore.blogspot.com/