SyncroAndy (occasionally on here) runs a JP system as well as various others.
I knew his van went well for a good reason, so it is true then, multiple exhaust systems do make a difference
Peacemaker - only really cheap solution is to find someone who's jus pulled a 1.9 out complete and see if you can't blag the exhaust it off them - again, the biggest problem is definitely getting it off (THE exhaust) without wrecking it, but even with MIG MIG here and a MIG MIG there, her a MIG, there a MIG... I think you get the idea, it could be just fine for years. Try a wanted ad on er, wahtists called now, WANTED , that's it.