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Subject:Re: Exhaust Questions
From:Mike Miller
Date:Sun, 20 Jul 2003 16:06:03 -0700

Keep it on the list please.  New information might come in.

Mike

On 7/20/03 1:51 PM, "Alan Pickersgill" <alanpick@MAGMA.CA> wrote:

> 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
>
>