Date:         Wed, 1 Apr 2015 13:11:07 -0700
Reply-To:     Joe Novak <joe.novak.6@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Joe Novak <joe.novak.6@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Rocky Mtn Westy Exhaust
Comments: To: James V <chimivee@gmail.com>
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Thanks James.
I made the jump yesterday and placed my order.
My fingers are crossed that i can gain a bit of power
for the sierras now that fly fishing season's almost
at my door...
cheers,
jvk

On 1 April 2015 at 10:34, James V <chimivee@gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
>