Stebro is currently designing a stainless steel exhaust system for Vanagons
including syncros. It was supposed to be available at the end of last year
but it's still not available. I've been in touch with a rep and will inform
the list when this goody is available. Here's what the rep has to say:

     We are currently prototyping for the water-cooled models, including
     Syncro.

     We expect to start to produce in November.

     Pricing not yet determined, but *significantly* less than factory
     prices.

     Photos? - our system will look almost exactly like the factory system,
     except for better craftsmanship.

     Performance? - using our muffler, you can expect some increase in
     engine efficiency: gas mileage and/or power.

     Materials? - type 409 stainless steel tubing and muffler, type 304
     flanges.

     Warrantee? - lifetime.

-Mark McCulley

At 09:37 PM 3/15/98 EST, KENWILFY wrote:
>Hey has anyone ever thought of getting the waterboxer exhaust system made from
>stainless steel or aluminized steel?  The stainless would be more expensive
>but last indefinately and save the ritual of changing the exhaust every 3-5
>years.  Let me know if anyone knows about this.
>Thanks
>Ken Wilford
>John 3:16
>