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Has anyone tried this one? Or saw this one in real metal?

I am interested in something similar to the VW Motorsport exhaust but the SSP one seems to be of a better quality.


http://www.vwheritage.com/vw_spares_2-Tip-GT-exhaust-Stainless-Steel-T1-AC251714_act_shop.product_pID_53819207_lang_EN_country_GB.htm?crumbStartPage=1


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I haven't seen the stainless version but the standard unit is quite loud, and doesn't have a good tone, IMO. I highly doubt it has proper baffling for good performance.

I've seen the VW version up close, and the construction quality of that version, at least, left a lot to be desired.  Never seen the stainless one up close, but the design itself seems less than optimal when compared to a good single or dual QP system with a quality four into one header.

Black iron or stainless, it is still a crappy exhaust that wohnt supprt any power anyway.  And it WILL aid in raising engine temperatures on a 1600 engine. To me its a rip off and an attempt to have something in the product range for people with small funds, so they can take whatever is in the wallet and not care about what the end user is actually getting.
You would be way better off gutting a stock muffler and then buy a set of performance endpipes from Turbo Thomas for instance, or even the CSP ones.

T

Thanks for the infos guys.

Any tips on a good exhaust system that keeps the factory 2-tip design ? (apart from the CSP one) it would be for a 1300/1600 engine.

This one, in  1 3/8" Very good power and torque, and very subtle sound.

http://www.turbothomas.com/vwrange/beetle/files/page10-1001-full.jpg

That´s the one I helped develop. The last one I used was put on a 1600 std plus stage 2, helped pull 70 hp and 140 Nm torque @ 3000, but 120+ Nm from 2000-4000 rpm. Find me an exhaust of that type that beats that.

In a more aggressive stage the engine pulled 75 hp and still 142 Nm torque, but it was a little too sensetive in the lower rpms., so I switched back to the safe stage.

T

Thanks for the link, is it possible to fit it with the stock heating system?

Yes.
You can order it with slip joints or with flanges.

T

Thanks for the infos.

Wow, even has properly designed heat riser. Well done.

I've found a few more, "Sebring style". I've never heard about these ones before :

Alu coated http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C23-35171 or stainless steel http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C23-35171S

Seem to be the same sold at BAS-Ahnendorp here : http://www.ahnendorp.com/VW-270/Beetle-typ-1-engineparts-and-machining/Exhaust/?VW-270=Beetle-typ-1-engineparts-and-machining&Exhaust=&cat=c51&cPath=270_6_51&page=2

(http://www.air-cooled-parts.com/cat/images/act/VW-35173S_BIG.jpg)

What about this one? The only thing I don't like are the chromed tip, but as they seem to be removable it would be easier to made new ones.

Never use the first 1 its crap! Even less hp !

The Sebring and Sebring style are extremely noisy.

If you want a cheap muffler that actually aids in performance, you should buy the Tri Mill 2 tip (or the Empi equivallent. They are almost alike) in ceramic coated. Some call it the hot dog muffler. It has some sound to it, but way less than the Sebring.

T

Thanks again, It seems nice and it's even cheaper than all the others! I've found this one http://vwparts.aircooled.net/Tri-Mil-Hotdog-Muffler-VW-Beetle-and-Ghia-p/tri-mil-hotdog.htm which is the one made in USA. I guess the Empi similar system are the ones made in China.

That´s the one. - Get the coated version. The black one rusts out too fast.

T

Just an opinion, but that one sounds like crap also.

It's a Harley riders dream come true, though! lol

Well, yeah, but its still better than the Sebring. That one is downright annoying.

T

I love the sound, I much prefer it to a quiet pack or curly bazooka tube. It's still got the trademark VW beat at idle that I really like, but sounds like it just grew up past a teen and it's voice changed!
For that price, I can't even build one. I might actually buy an exhaust system for the first time in over 10 years, rather than build it myself.  ;)

I've never been really keen on the 4-1 "buzzing'bee" sound. Each to their own I guess.

I've never heard the Sebring exhaust, but my curiosity is peaked as to what it sounds like.  I'm not a real fan of "buzzy" exhausts, either. The sound of a good merged header with dual QPs rocks.

What about the systems from Vintage Speed?

Kroc. The VS is a very nice and high finish muffler. That system you show cannot be coupled to heat exchangers. You need "the heater box version" for that. And that actually kills a little power and some torque. Not the end of the World, but there is a distingt difference.  The muffler is quite OK. The sound level is a tad higher than "I" like. But TT´s is still THE ONLY off the shelf aftermarket muffler where the preheat works as good as a factory VW or Leistritz muffler, and has semi merged primaries WITH heater boxes. Without bragging I can say that I still havent seen a stock style muffler support more hp AND overall torque than the TT´and still keep cylinderhead temps right where it should be.

T

Thanks for all the infos guys  8)

Hey Nico 86, I agree with everything everyone has said with the 2 Tip GT (I work at VWH). It is an exhaust built for a budget and for someone not fussed about performance.
Go with the Vintage Speed stuff. Really well made, fits well and performs.

The VintageSpeed system? Pure art.

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7133/6859164310_07feb21290_z.jpg)

Now, I could tell you as an enthusiast that in person they are incredible. But as a person who used to evaluate systems for a living, these systems are phenominal. The workmanship is so far and beyond anything else I've seen for a VW, it's incredible. Hand TIG welded as well. Take a look at the detail photos:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7236/6859164280_dacd652766_z.jpg) (http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7207/6859164236_1e4076a308_z.jpg)

(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6112/7005282413_d33bb5088f_z.jpg)

As I'm planning on using heater boxes, the system ships with these flanges, that you can either weld to the heater boxes or use with factory clamps.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7076/7005282455_d484370edb_z.jpg)

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-Dave

Thanks for the infos  ;)

Indeed  :o Great product!