I have the 72-74 system on my 2 liter 81 vanagon, after trying several
other
setups.  The original stock pipe is the best if leak free, but that often is
 not the case anymore.

> The stock 72-74 system is quiet and works well for me......it fit perfect
 with no modifications or bending necessary
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "The Bus Depot" <type2@busdepot.com>
> To: <type2@type2.com>
> Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2002 11:12 PM
> Subject: RE: [T2] Muffler, etc. (T2)
>
>
> > > >Can anyone recomend a good place to buy a muffler, tailpipe and Cat.
> > > >converter for my 1980 Vanagon Westy?>
> >
> > > I saw a nice one piece unit in jcwhitney for like 80 bucks made by
> > > pacesetter that replaces all three pieces if you can run without the
> > > cat.converter legally. Have not tried it but probably will order
> > > one for my 82 westy soon.
> >
> >
> > Actually, if you don't need a CAT (or EGR filter), any '72-74 bus
exhaust
> > will fit on a '79-83 bus or aircooled Vanagon (except for California
> > emissions, which requires a CAT anyway).  By far the best choice among
> them
> > is the stock '72-74 bus setup.  It will outlast any of the extractor
> systems
> > by a large margin; much heavier gauge steel, and really not any more
> > restrictive. (Far less restrictive than the '79-83 system, in fact.)
Also
> > we sell a stainless steel version which will last even longer.  About
> twice
> > the price of the others but worth the difference many times over, as
many
> on
> > this list will attest.  You put it on once and you're done for a long
> time.
> >
> > If you do need a CAT, we sell direct replacement CAT's, mufflers, and
> > tailpipes for '79-83 busses and Vanagons - all comparable to OEM quality
> and
> > much cheaper of course.   As always, remember to ask for your listmember
> > discount.
> >
> > - Ron Salmon
> >   The Bus Depot, Inc.
> >   (215) 234-VWVW
> >   www.busdepot.com
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