As far as stock and S&S header system for the 1.9l Vanagon there is not
much difference in price.  I sell the stock 1.9l Vanagon exhaust for
$300 (that is everything except the cat which you can add for another
$99) and the S&S header system for $280.  There is a $20 difference.
Unless you are really sold on the idea that the S&S system is going to
increase your horsepower, etc. I would definiately go with the stock
system.  The stock systems I sell are made by JPGroup (Dansk) who are
original parts suppliers for VW.

Thanks,
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
http://www.vanagain.com
Phone: 856-327-4936
Fax: 856-327-2242

----- Original Message -----
From: Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@MTS.NET>
Date: Thursday, November 7, 2002 7:53 pm
Subject: exhaust quality questions

> I need to replace a few exhaust pipes on my 85 Westfalia.  My
> local repair
> shop suggested S+S pipes as a more economical alternative to VW
> parts (half
> the price it turned out).  What choices do i have in terms of
> aftermarketsuppliers, and how do they compare in price and quality?
>
> Thanks
> Jeff
>