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Subject:Re: Ceramic Coated Vanagon Exhaust Available!
From:80 Westy Pokey
Date:Thu, 27 Sep 2001 09:02:59 -0700

What options do you have for us air cooled guys?

Thanks,
Chris

On Thu, 27 September 2001, The Bus Depot wrote:

>
> I now have Ceramic Coated exhaust systems available for all watercooled
> Vanagons.  These systems use a 5th generation HPC ceramic coating,
> originally developed for aircraft, which both prevents rust and holds in
> heat.  This coating is commonly used on high-performance sports/racing
> exhaust systems for both rust prevention and increased horsepower.
>
> Thse systems are the same S&S header systems that have previously been
> available, but ceramic coated. These are true header systems, so they will
> provide both a slight horsepower increase and a slightly louder tone than
> the stock system  All pipes and muffler are coated, including flanges etc.
> These are made to order and there is a two week lead time (in addition to
> transit time).
>
> The good news is that this finally provides a less rust-prone alternative to
> stock for those of you with pre-1986 Vanagons, or Syncros (as Stainless
> Steel complete systems are not available for either vehicle).  If you have a
> 2-wheel drive '86-91, you now have a choice between this, or my Stainless
> Steel stock exhaust system (which is about the same price).
>
> Price is $549.95.  Part number V70KC for 1.9 liter engine ('83-85), or V71KC
> for 2.1 liter ('86-up including Syncro).
>
> - Ron Salmon
>   The Bus Depot, Inc.
>   (215) 234-VWVW
>   www.busdepot.com
>
> _____________________________________________
> Toll-Free for Orders Only: 1-866-BUS-DEPOT

Thanks,
Chris Gronski
'80 Westy "Pokey" - SLOPOKEY
'87 Chevrolet Sprint - Ice Racer
'91 Pontiac Firefly - Convertable

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