I'm facing a major replacement of exhaust parts for my 85 Vanagon - probably everything from heads to tailpipe. 

Some Question for those who might have had actual experience with aftermarket systems:

1.  Is it cost effective if you plan to keep the vehicle for another 5-7 years to invest in a stainless steel system such as a Stebro. Are they really better, are there any problems/issues with them?

2.    Are there other brands that might be just as good or better?

3.     I actually have a lifetime warranty on the current Walker muffler (now on the 3rd muffler), is there any reason not to mix stainless steeel pipes with a non-stainless muffler?

Please send me personal mail with any experiences as I imagine this ground has been covered before.

Experienced advice would be appreicated.

Alan Pickersgill
Ottawa ON
'85 Transporter converted to Westfalia