> I don't know if the BD exhaust would be any louder than
> stock, it is a stock exhaust on a 72-74. You might want to
> try www.busdepot.com

Our '72-74 exhaust system (which also fits aircooled Vanagons, except for
California emissions models) is  NOT noticably louder than the stock
aircooled Vanagon system. In fact, it  IS the stock setup on aircooled
Vanagons pretty much everywhere in the world besides the U.S. (We in the
U.S. got a much more complicated/expensive exhaust system instead, to
satisfy the U.S. requirement for a cat converter.)  However, since it will
not accept a catalytic converter (or EGR filter), and all U.S. Vanagons are
supposed to have a cat, it is "legal for sale in the U.S. for vehicles which
will not be used on public roads."   Of course enforcement of these
regulations varies greatly by region (or around here, even from one garage
to the next!).

We sell both a stainless steel and a mild steel version of this non-catalyst
system. (In the former case, it is the muffler body that is stainless, not
the tailpipe, flanges, or hardware.)  Since the price difference is only
about $20, the stainless is definately the way to go. Our part number 071
251 053EKS, $189.95.

As has been noted, we also sell the correct U.S. spec exhaust system for the
Vanagon, which accepts a cat converter. This is $285, part number 071 251
053CK. That price excludes the cat itself, which is $95 additional.  It will
not fit California emissions vans, but we can substitute a couple of parts
to create one that will, for the same price. (Email me if you need that.)

- Ron Salmon
  The Bus Depot, Inc.
  (215) 234-VWVW
  www.busdepot.com

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