David -

I would go with the Ansa muffler and the corresponding tailpipe.  I've
been running this setup on my Westy since 1997 with several trips
coast to coast and she's still going strong, no reason to change it
out yet.

YMMV

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On Mon, Feb 27, 2012 at 11:16 AM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote:
> ---- T Collins <tonycollin@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hello All,
>>
>> I appreciate the comments. I guess this type of fail is not too
>> uncommon then? I would have expected the tail pipe to have rusted, but
>> not for the welded flange at the muffler tail pipe end to have gone
>> bye-bye.
>
> it is the end plate of the muffler on the opposite end from the tailpipe that has failed. �I think the muffler is just that old, that it is time.
>
> A local shop has offered to put a "universal" muffler on including tail pipe, everything welded, for $150, or an Ansa muffler, with new pipe and flange, bolted, for $288. �Opinions? �Any functional difference? �Oh, with the "universal" muffler, which is 4" shorter than the Ansa, �he would weld the muffler to the pipe coming from the catalytic converter, too.
>
> Scott, I already know your opinion, but if you can provide anything that will help me to understand the whole matter better, I'm listening.
>
> mcneely
>
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Tony
>
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> David McNeely