Anyone have feedback on the RMW stainless exhaust?

insyncro · Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2013 6:43 am Post subject:

Vroom, vroom Cool

wecm31 · Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2013 9:11 am Post subject:

Mountain1.8t · Samba Member Joined: January 20, 2013 Posts: 340

Even more reason to pull the trigger on the WBXaustSS...$100 off, free shipping.

http://www.rockymountainwesty.com/

jtenright · Posted: Thu Jan 02, 2014 11:43 pm Post subject:

geo_tonz · Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2014 11:09 am Post subject:

You'll regret not opting for the stainless steel cat. The fur can clog the muffler and create too much back pressure.
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dobryan · Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2014 11:14 am Post subject:

msinabottle · Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2014 10:41 pm Post subject: Got me!

I'm with Dave... I read that, looked up and over the illustration... then broke out laughing.

I so want that system... Funds accumulate so sloowly after Winston's rebuild.

Best!
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joseph928 · Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 4:02 pm Post subject: rmw exhaust

Wow I love this exhaust.

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Had to go 1,600 miles to RMW in Colorado, worth the trip. Had lunch with Mike, great bunch of people. They even found a problem in my o2 sensor. Well back to the exhaust I would say my GW 2.3 has about 10% more power . And about the sound I love it just like my old 911. And it looks great to, and will last for every. Yes it's a lot of $ but worth it. And yes having them put it on priceless! Had a stud break off glad it was not me under there. I have now turned the exhaust tip up for more room. Nice to be able to move parts around. Thanks Chris and Mike for making this exhaust! Very Happy

PS And way better then the one GW has and worth the money!
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Rocky Mountain Westy · Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 5:06 pm Post subject: Re: rmw exhaust

joseph928 · Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 5:25 pm Post subject: Re: rmw exhaust

carolinavanagon · Posted: Wed May 14, 2014 6:06 am Post subject:

Just had mine installed and put about 330 miles on it.

Very nice. Feels more responsive in the mid-range.

Next, saving my pennies for a RJE stroker 2.3!
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joseph928 · Posted: Wed May 14, 2014 8:33 am Post subject: Exhaust

Anybody who would like to see one, here one, or ride in one, we will be at SS in Moab 15,16,17,18. Of May see you there! Very Happy

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1987 syncro westy tin top sun roof , GW2.3, rear locker, decoupler, Gary Lee tire rack & winch mount, lift, south african grill, big brakes , rhein alloy ,15 BFG AT, Fiamma 10 foot awning ,140 watt rear 85 watt front solar , mppt, truckfridge, automatic fire extinguishing system, tencent oil cooler, And a RMW SS exhaust! - 1971 bug convertible 1776 engine- 2010 Subaru turbo - 1993 Toyota 4x4 truck - 1999 Harley 95 CI, big bore, Andrews cams . Also 80-84- vans. Stock 65 sunroof bug.

wildenbeast · Posted: Wed May 14, 2014 2:14 pm Post subject:

I have had this exhaust on my van for almost two years now. It is still one of the best upgrades I have done. I installed it myself and had to re-tighten everything once after a cross country trip we did a year ago. I just drove 850 miles this past week over several passes (including Wolf Creek) and love the extra bit you get when climbing or getting up to speed. Just thought I would chime in with a two year update on this nice exhaust.

Bill
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human compass · Posted: Wed May 14, 2014 2:48 pm Post subject:

have one in as part of my RMW subaru conversion. 2500 miles on it. Sounds great, not like a tuner car. quiet at idle, subtle nice growl at about 4k. really like it!
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madmax25 · Posted: Wed May 14, 2014 7:14 pm Post subject:

Another happy customer here. Just got done installing a set on my dad's 90 Westy, and what a fine improvement! Picked it up from the source on my way through CO and got to check out the sweet shop they've got there (thanks Chris!). Aside from the gorgeous SS and the sexy Porsche-esque rumble, it definitely adds some needed oomph by letting the tired old 2.1 breathe as it should have from the factory. Gone are most of the hiccups and lag on acceleration, and the top end definitely feels less restricted as it gets up around 4k. I'm sure it'll really help the new rebuilt WBX that's on the horizon shine.

The kit is well designed and put together. The instructions were a little confusing in spots, but it's not hard to figure out what goes where. Took about 7 hours start to finish, including the fun task of removing the old system with an angle grinder and lots of PB blaster, and degreasing and cleaning the decades of crud off the engine and bay. And the fact that I took my time. A well designed product. A chunk of change for sure, but well worth it for the performance boost and longevity for those sticking with the WBX platform. Bravo!
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'88 Vanagon GL "Big Red"
'90 Westy

0to60in6min · Posted: Wed May 14, 2014 7:18 pm Post subject:

nice...

according to some pictures I saw... is isn't the whole set up is hanging lower on the passenger side...?

if I put one on my van... I want it level... you know...

Very Happy

RainierSyncro · Posted: Wed May 14, 2014 8:02 pm Post subject:

On my project Syncro, the exhaust tilts down on the passenger side. I'm wondering too if this is the way it was designed.

human compass · Posted: Wed May 14, 2014 8:05 pm Post subject:

mine is perfectly level,although it is on a subaru
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photogdave · Posted: Wed May 14, 2014 8:26 pm Post subject:

Mine was initially quite off-kilter so I emailed Mike some pics. He noticed some of the brackets had been installed upside down so I took it back to the shop and had it corrected. Now it's only slightly angled down on the passenger side.
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0to60in6min · Posted: Thu May 15, 2014 1:26 pm Post subject:

all I have seen slope down on the passenger side... on WBX engine

is an intended design?


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