>-----Original Message-----
   >Subject: Replacing Muffler
 >My muffler is on the way out, as is the pipe just in front of
  >the catalytic converter.  Are the stock replacements the standard
  >thing to use?  Anything special I need to know?
  >
  >Thanks,
  >
  >--tabe johnson

Tabe,
I have seen Frank Condelli's stainless setup on his van and it is SWEET. He
uses the Stebro Muffler and DANSK Stainless Steel header pipes with an Emico
cat. it's expensive ($1315 USD) but It will outlast many steel
installations. Check his website at http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm
It's the setup I will use when my stock replacement craps out (soon).

John Meeks
Top of Lower Michigan
91 Westfalia MultiVan
Vanagon Rescue Squad
http://www.vanagonauts.com?catid=74