Re: Exhaust Suggestions and PSA to 16v owners

[Josh Clark <joshc@garden.net>]

On Wed, 28 May 1997 15:27:22 -0500 (CDT) trnsfrma@ix.netcom.com (Shawn C. 
Meze) wrote:

> Its my recollection that the stock 16V exhaust works quite well. If you 
> were wanting a little better performance (HP/fuel economy) then by all 
> means, you can buy a free flowing cat and the cat back system. About 
> the best you could do is with a free flowing car, ane maybe a better 
> flowing muffler. As far as I can remember, the 16V exhaust has a 
> mandrel bent system??? I dont remember. (I kinda doubt it tho) 

YUP!  It's all madrel bent. 
This is a public service anouncement to all you 16v owners: don't replace your 
exhaust system unless you NEED to or if you want to get a header and new muffler.  
The whole system is stainless steel except the muffler and resonator (which I have 
never seen rust through.)  The 1.8L needs the back pressure the stock exhaust 
provides unless you are going for that TOP-end power.  It is a GREAT system and I 
noticed no difference with the Techtonics system I put on last year and is now off the 
car replaced by stock.

> Also, depending on where you live, a SS system might be overkill. This 
> year i've installed an alumized system on my GLi to see just how long 
> it does last. So far, so good.

Again. stock is already stainless
 
> Then again, if you can find a good muffler shop to make a custom system 
> for you, theres no need to spend alot of money on something they can 
> make and install for less! 
> HTH!
   ^^^^	
me too!  
 
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