Best Make & Supplier of Standard Exhaust

[Kev946]

OK, can't make my mind up whether to go for a Stainless Exhaust such as Vintage Speed or stick to standard for now. My engine is a standard 1600tp so I won't benefit from a VS exhaust and the cost is so much more. Also like the standard look although the tail pipe is Pee Shooter size...lol

Had some shocking quality after market parts supplied so far on my resto so can anyone recommend a make of standard exhaust to go for and where to buy?

I will consider an exhaust which is close to original design, but not looking for anything loud or ugly. The van came with a Bugpack Quiet Pack twin silencer exhaust which I've sold so I need to buy something.

So appreciate help on the standard exhaust recommendations and alternatives.

PS: Seen many threads on exhaust and do like the VS, but Bluebird are no good as I need the heat risers.

PPS: What's the view on this stadard exhaust with stainless tail pipe. Seems a good compromise at the moment for me?

http://www.vwheritage.com/vw_spares_Exhaust-Kit-Sliencer-Stainless-Steel-Tailpipe-Fitting-Kit-211298051SS_act_shop.product_pID_154505914.htm?crumbStartPage=3&crumbStartRow=43" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


Cheers

 

[Jay71]

I've got the standard stainless version from Bluebird Customs, lovely bit if kit. The tailpipe is slightly larger than the stock one so it sounds a little bit deeper but not noisy or annoying on the motorway

http://www.bluebird-type2.co.uk/split%20bay%20exhaust%201500%20up.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[Kev946]

I've got the standard stainless version from Bluebird Customs, lovely bit if kit. The tailpipe is slightly larger than the stock one so it sounds a little bit deeper but not noisy or annoying on the motorway

http://www.bluebird-type2.co.uk/split%20bay%20exhaust%201500%20up.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Yes looked at this one but no heat risers.

 

[robjarman]

http://www.vwheritage.com/vw_spares_Silencer-with-tailpipe-S-steel-T2-1600cc-AC251615_act_shop.product_pID_56919726.htm?crumbStartPage=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

this one has heat risers - I have had for 2 years and is fine, straightforward fitting etc. only diff from stock is that it does not have the small heat collecting pods on the exhaust manifold, but it gives enough heat from the main heat exchangers, I find.
rob

 

[Kev946]

http://www.vwheritage.com/vw_spares_Silencer-with-tailpipe-S-steel-T2-1600cc-AC251615_act_shop.product_pID_56919726.htm?crumbStartPage=1

this one has heat risers - I have had for 2 years and is fine, straightforward fitting etc. only diff from stock is that it does not have the small heat collecting pods on the exhaust manifold, but it gives enough heat from the main heat exchangers, I find.
rob

That looks a nice exhaust for the money.

 

[Trikky2]

A lot depends on how long you intend to keep the vehicle and what kind of use it gets.

For example, living in London and using the bus every day, doing a lot of short runs, the stock exhaust supplied by VW lasted between 18 months and two years. After replacing three, a stainless one cost more than double but lasted 15 years.

The one I had was made by Midas and had the small boxes over the pipes like the original VW unit. I have no idea if they still make it though.

It's downfall was that, although the main box was stainless, the main pipes were steel, as was the return pipe for the pre heat, which is what rusted through after 15 years.

I haven't used the ones suggested (I have a VS) but they look pretty good and appear to be all stainless (no bits to rust) and if Alex at Heritage reckons they are good then I would be confident in buying one.

 

[vintagedan]

Hi
If you decide on a Vintagespeed exhaust then contact me for the best price.
The standard tailpipe version looks the nicest ,
Cheers
Dan