Re: [T3] new exhaust

[Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 10 Jul 2006 at 10:32, Jim wrote:

> Ok so i went ahead and installed a non-OEM Bugpack exhaust on my '72
> Square. The headers I have installed do not have connections for the
> fresh air boxes. This is my first square and I am wondering what you
> experts think is best: capping the fan and heat exchangers or
> connecting a hose from the heat exchangers to the fan. 

It's important to keep some air flowing thru the heat exchangers. All 
the aftermarket systems I've seen include some hoses which sort of 
perform this function, but most of them are poor quality and fail or 
fall off quickly. It's worth putting some thought into a good 
solution.

I used aftermarket exhausts for many years before going back to the 
OE style. The OE mufflers are a lot of trouble to install, but they 
fit and work better. No matter what you do, don't throw away the rear 
heat exchangers that you removed along with your old muffler. Those 
are expensive to replace and you just might change your mind someday.


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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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