Date:         Wed, 1 Apr 2015 10:34:40 -0700
Reply-To:     James V <chimivee@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         James V <chimivee@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Rocky Mtn Westy Exhaust
Comments: To: Joe Novak <joe.novak.6@gmail.com>
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 On Mon, Mar 30, 2015 at 9:01 PM, Joe Novak <joe.novak.6@gmail.com> wrote:

> wondering if anyone out there has experience with the stainless steel high
> performance exhaust packages from RMW?


I installed the RMW WBX Exhaust on my Syncro Westy a little over a year
ago. Here are some notes from my experience:

It is a complete kit, including all hardware. The pipes are nice quality
16g. stainless. The cat and muffler are off-the-shelf Magnaflow/Flowmaster
units. Made in USA.

Installation is straight-forward and I had no issues with attachment as far
as alignment. It requires omission or modification of one of the pushrod
tube covers.

The slip joint clamps are difficult to get leak-free, especially after
disassembly. They serve double-duty as mounting points. The mounting
brackets flex quite a bit. They are not stainless and will rust.

The final fit commonly has the cat-exhaust-tailpipe assembly sloping
downward to the right. It hangs lower than stock.

Performance should theoretically be improved, but I can’t judge because I
installed a bigger engine at the same time. Passed CA emissions testing
easily.

The sound is noticeably louder than stock, especially at idle and under
heavy acceleration. The muffler is relatively small and the tone, while
having more growl, is not particularly deep. At highway cruising speed, I
find that the exhaust volume is mostly drowned out by wind/road noise.

Hope that helps.

James
86 Syncro Westy