Re: exhaust system for T25

Post by **amoore77uk** » 17 Jul 2008, 20:56

Hi,
Have got a 1915CC watercooled T25 (1988). I'm after a complete new exhaust system including all pipes etc.. but trying to work out what to get.

JustKampers do one for about £270, is there anywhere I can get a standard T25 system cheaper? Alternatively I have seen an empi twin exhaust system (2 Tip Gt EMPI Exhaust System) but not sure if I will need custom built pipes??

any advice? cheers
darren

Post by **Fritz** » 17 Jul 2008, 21:16

At the top of the page is a 'Search' facility,,,,,,,,,,,,,select it, type in your choice, ie Exhaust,,,,,,,,and you will find at least 6 threads on this very subject.

IMHO, you may be wasting your money on a standard system mainly because of quality,,,,,,,,,SS is the way to go ,really.

Regards

Fritz,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Post by **Red Westie** » 18 Jul 2008, 15:04

Standard systems and by that I mean original Volkswagen, are top quality and will likely last 5-8 years, only trouble is you are looking at over £650 parts only.
After market as in JK..@ £270 are in fact the cheap option

ADD 5 hours labour on top or more if a stud breaks (engine out) it becomes a very expensive system especially as they only last 3-4 years.
Many believe given the hassel and labour expense that a stainless steel after market is the best option.
These seem to cost between £475 and £595 depending on who's you go for. The obvious benefits are longevity and the fact most users only have to have it done (pay the labour) the one time.
Martin

Post by **kevtherev** » 18 Jul 2008, 15:42

Swings and roundabouts it seems

I suppose if you intend on keeping the van until it reverts back to it's natural state...
A nice stainless one would seem to be the answer...

Post by **amoore77uk** » 18 Jul 2008, 16:19

cheers for the reply

just saw the picture of your exhaust, very nice

where did you buy this and how much am i looking at.

i'm new to mechanics, but have a little common sense - would i be able to fit this myself or do i need to get a man who can.

Post by **Steve P** » 18 Jul 2008, 17:04

Watching this thread with interest as we are thinking about going down the stainless route for our 1980 2 litre cu Aircooled.

Post by **ghost123uk** » 19 Jul 2008, 09:38

Watching too as I will need one soon too.

Apparently ( so I am told ) the Empi ones are rubbish, don't last 10 minutes and have the wrong back pressure so spoil economy etc - so I am told - it might be duff info !!

Post by **Fritz** » 21 Jul 2008, 21:22

I get the bends just looking at this SS Exhaust...............

[IMG:800:600]http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/ ... endsX3.jpg[/img]
The curves make you want to touch it when the engine is running,,,,

then you wonder why you have burn't your hand.

Regards

Fritz,,,,,,,,,,,,

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Re: exhaust system for T25

Re: exhaust system for T25

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