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Sun Mar 02, 2025 9:02 pm

Does anyone have experience with either of these two exhausts specifically?
I don't need super loud but also I like a god exhaust note and I'm trying to decide between these two. Its for a 1600.
Any input is appreciated.

Here are the links.

Super flow

https://store.vintagespeed.com.tw/SUPERFLOW-1960~1967-BUS-MUFFLER-STANDARD-TAIL-PIPE-p132804018

Second option with oval tail pipe

https://store.vintagespeed.com.tw/1960~1967-BUS-SP...p132804022

Sun Mar 02, 2025 9:28 pm

Good product with micro adjustments, be sure to get extra hardware 9 nuts/ bolts) overall a very good product. Went thru 3 engines it still fits. Watch out for cracking but fixable.

Sun Mar 02, 2025 9:39 pm

gerry41 wrote: Good product with micro adjustments, be sure to get extra hardware 9 nuts/ bolts) overall a very good product. Went thru 3 engines it still fits. Watch out for cracking but fixable.

Thank you!

Sun Mar 02, 2025 11:08 pm

gerry41 wrote: Good product with micro adjustments, be sure to get extra hardware 9 nuts/ bolts) overall a very good product. Went thru 3 engines it still fits. Watch out for cracking but fixable.

Same experience, different engines over time, replaced heat wrap but overall awesome.

Mon Mar 03, 2025 1:02 am

62DoKaGuy wrote: gerry41 wrote: Good product with micro adjustments, be sure to get extra hardware 9 nuts/ bolts) overall a very good product. Went thru 3 engines it still fits. Watch out for cracking but fixable.

Same experience, different engines over time, replaced heat wrap but overall awesome.

Good to hear. Which model do you have?

Mon Mar 03, 2025 7:54 am

I run the SKU 155-206-052SF on a 1776 in my SO34. LOVE IT!

Eventually i'll get them on my other buses as well.

Mon Mar 03, 2025 8:00 am

On a 2110... nice fit, sounds great. Might be overkill for a stock 1600.

Had to trim the bottom of the bumper to clear the tip.

I also put one on a customer's 1915 Ghia, 8 years ago.

Mon Mar 03, 2025 8:23 am

blargon_7 wrote: 62DoKaGuy wrote: gerry41 wrote: Good product with micro adjustments, be sure to get extra hardware 9 nuts/ bolts) overall a very good product. Went thru 3 engines it still fits. Watch out for cracking but fixable.

Same experience, different engines over time, replaced heat wrap but overall awesome.

Good to hear. Which model do you have?

https://store.vintagespeed.com.tw/CLASSIC-SUPER-FLOW-VW-SPLIT-WINDOW-BUS-EXHAUST-SYSTEM-p87513434

Ran it with an 1835 and lately a 2110 engine. Both are/were dual carb, mild performance. Had to fab up my own heat ducts from rear tin to heater boxes because of angles and space but no other mods for fitment. I love the sound once the engine’s warmed up. Like a dumbass kid reving at the light haha

Price seems to have gone up a bit, but I’d say worth it all day.

Mon Mar 03, 2025 5:16 pm

62DoKaGuy wrote: blargon_7 wrote: 62DoKaGuy wrote: gerry41 wrote: Good product with micro adjustments, be sure to get extra hardware 9 nuts/ bolts) overall a very good product. Went thru 3 engines it still fits. Watch out for cracking but fixable.

Same experience, different engines over time, replaced heat wrap but overall awesome.

Good to hear. Which model do you have?

https://store.vintagespeed.com.tw/CLASSIC-SUPER-FLOW-VW-SPLIT-WINDOW-BUS-EXHAUST-SYSTEM-p87513434

Ran it with an 1835 and lately a 2110 engine. Both are/were dual carb, mild performance. Had to fab up my own heat ducts from rear tin to heater boxes because of angles and space but no other mods for fitment. I love the sound once the engine’s warmed up. Like a dumbass kid reving at the light haha

Price seems to have gone up a bit, but I’d say worth it all day.

I'm glad to hear some feedback like that. I am pretty sold on them.
How's the exhaust tone on the super flow for long drives? Do you ever get tired of it?

Mon Mar 03, 2025 5:17 pm

Glenn wrote: On a 2110... nice fit, sounds great. Might be overkill for a stock 1600.

Had to trim the bottom of the bumper to clear the tip.

I also put one on a customer's 1915 Ghia, 8 years ago.

Man those look great!
Thanks for the input

Mon Mar 03, 2025 5:58 pm

FYI, I found communicating directly with VS was problematic due to the time and language difference.

I found it much easier communicating with Ron Lummus and the price was the same. It comes direct from Taiwan and very well packed.

https://ronlummusracing.com/product-category/vintage-speed/

Mon Mar 03, 2025 6:33 pm

Glenn wrote: FYI, I found communicating directly with VS was problematic due to the time and language difference.

I found it much easier communicating with Ron Lummus and the price was the same. It comes direct from Taiwan and very well packed.

https://ronlummusracing.com/product-category/vintage-speed/

Thank you for that info. I'll check out that website!

Mon Mar 03, 2025 6:44 pm

Glenn wrote: FYI, I found communicating directly with VS was problematic due to the time and language difference.

I found it much easier communicating with Ron Lummus and the price was the same. It comes direct from Taiwan and very well packed.

https://ronlummusracing.com/product-category/vintage-speed/

Do you know which tail pipe diameter you have? 50mm or 63mm?

Mon Mar 03, 2025 7:22 pm

blargon_7 wrote: Glenn wrote: FYI, I found communicating directly with VS was problematic due to the time and language difference.

I found it much easier communicating with Ron Lummus and the price was the same. It comes direct from Taiwan and very well packed.

https://ronlummusracing.com/product-category/vintage-speed/

Do you know which tail pipe diameter you have? 50mm or 63mm?
VW Split BUS SS143 Super Sport EXHAUST SYSTEM 155-406-052SS

Mon Mar 03, 2025 7:46 pm

Glenn wrote: blargon_7 wrote: Glenn wrote: FYI, I found communicating directly with VS was problematic due to the time and language difference.

I found it much easier communicating with Ron Lummus and the price was the same. It comes direct from Taiwan and very well packed.

https://ronlummusracing.com/product-category/vintage-speed/

Do you know which tail pipe diameter you have? 50mm or 63mm?
VW Split BUS SS143 Super Sport EXHAUST SYSTEM 155-406-052SS

Thanks man.
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Mon Mar 03, 2025 7:49 pm

blargon_7 wrote: Sode note, I appreciate you spelling your name with two N's. Some people think it's weird that I spell mine that way.
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Mon Mar 03, 2025 8:12 pm

Glenn wrote: blargon_7 wrote: Sode note, I appreciate you spelling your name with two N's. Some people think it's weird that I spell mine that way.
That's the way it's spelled on my birth certificate.

Glenn is a name

glen is a clearing i nthe woods.

Glenn was my grandpa's name and I'm proud to have it!