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stickshiftcayenne Samba Member
Joined: September 10, 2018 Posts: 5 Location: Jax Beach, FL
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Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2018 5:10 am Post subject: 1993 Eurovan Exhaust Replacement Options |
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Hello, I recently purchased a '93 5 cyl Eurovan auto with 118k miles. The rear muffler is completely gone and I'm sure the center is pretty shot too. I am going to replace since its pretty loud when accelerating and a pretty noticeable sound at cruising speed. Does anyone have any experience with the Tectonics mufflers? Whats the advantage of the 2 muffler vs the 1 version they sell? Is it worth the extra money over a stock muffler? Will it still have a good note, yet more quiet at cruising speed? Thanks for your thoughts. |
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Gruppe B Samba Member
Joined: January 16, 2007 Posts: 1331
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Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2018 7:51 am Post subject: Re: 1993 Eurovan Exhaust Replacement Options |
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The Techtonics system is a work of art.
I have it on my 2001 in the salty north of Canada. Sounds incredible and still in excellent shape after 3 years. I'd recommend the 2 muffler system as there is no real additional hp and you don't want to drive around with a people mover enlessly droning along
VW used 2 mufflers for good reason
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subdewd Samba Member
Joined: January 16, 2018 Posts: 238
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2018 4:22 am Post subject: Re: 1993 Eurovan Exhaust Replacement Options |
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Will it for the 2.5? |
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Joshwa Samba Member
Joined: November 18, 2015 Posts: 810 Location: North Seattle WA
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Thoragaverung Samba Member
Joined: September 15, 2018 Posts: 81 Location: Saint Paul
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Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2018 11:43 am Post subject: Re: 1993 Eurovan Exhaust Replacement Options |
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Dude, spray off the underside of that hoopty, let it dry, spray the rust with consolidant, let it dry, paint it with enamel, let it dry, coat it with undercoating.
You'll buy years of vehicle life and easier maintenance. |
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Gruppe B Samba Member
Joined: January 16, 2007 Posts: 1331
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Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2018 12:06 pm Post subject: Re: 1993 Eurovan Exhaust Replacement Options |
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Thoragaverung wrote: |
Dude, spray off the underside of that hoopty, let it dry, spray the rust with consolidant, let it dry, paint it with enamel, let it dry, coat it with undercoating.
You'll buy years of vehicle life and easier maintenance. |
Lol, this Van was raised and run in St Paul most of its life
Agreed, however, my Eurovans are winter drivers so there is no escape. I hate to do it but there is no other VW option for me and my family.
Those photos were taken in salty February, the chassis gets hosed off in the spring
Cheers
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JFBx Samba Member
Joined: May 26, 2018 Posts: 52 Location: SS, MD
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Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2018 12:47 pm Post subject: Re: 1993 Eurovan Exhaust Replacement Options |
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Gruppe B,
I am on the verge of pulling the trigger on a TT exhaust like yours. If you don't mind, would you compare the TT mufflers' sound at idle and at around 3K rpm to the stock mufflers? I would rate the stock system as nearly silent. I would rate this gentelman's TT with single muffler as too loud for my taste:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8B8G4z0yIcg
Thanks very much.
--jb |
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stickshiftcayenne Samba Member
Joined: September 10, 2018 Posts: 5 Location: Jax Beach, FL
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Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2018 2:39 pm Post subject: Re: 1993 Eurovan Exhaust Replacement Options |
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Thanks for the advice Gruppe B. I was pretty sure I wanted the TT exhaust, now I know that's what I'll get. |
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scottz Samba Member
Joined: April 13, 2008 Posts: 477 Location: Bellingham, WA
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Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2018 10:44 pm Post subject: Re: 1993 Eurovan Exhaust Replacement Options |
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JFBx wrote: |
Gruppe B,
I am on the verge of pulling the trigger on a TT exhaust like yours. If you don't mind, would you compare the TT mufflers' sound at idle and at around 3K rpm to the stock mufflers? I would rate the stock system as nearly silent. I would rate this gentelman's TT with single muffler as too loud for my taste:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8B8G4z0yIcg
Thanks very much.
--jb |
I am due for a muffler replacement as well and was considering the TT system. I would also like to know how loud it is at cruzing speeds. 65-75 on the highway... is it going to be annoying?
Gruppe B, any thoughts on that?
Thanks for posting the great pictures too! |
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Gruppe B Samba Member
Joined: January 16, 2007 Posts: 1331
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Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 12:49 pm Post subject: Re: 1993 Eurovan Exhaust Replacement Options |
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JFBx wrote: |
Gruppe B,
I am on the verge of pulling the trigger on a TT exhaust like yours. If you don't mind, would you compare the TT mufflers' sound at idle and at around 3K rpm to the stock mufflers? I would rate the stock system as nearly silent. I would rate this gentelman's TT with single muffler as too loud for my taste:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8B8G4z0yIcg
Thanks very much.
--jb |
That single muffler exhaust would be too loud for me as well.
The 2 muffler system sounds stock at idle and has only a slightly larger growl at WOT. No drone sounds, no tuner rasp. Easy to live with and sounds powerful not loud (from a 2001-2003 Eurovan owner) |
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Gruppe B Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 12:52 pm Post subject: Re: 1993 Eurovan Exhaust Replacement Options |
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scottz wrote: |
JFBx wrote: |
Gruppe B,
I am on the verge of pulling the trigger on a TT exhaust like yours. If you don't mind, would you compare the TT mufflers' sound at idle and at around 3K rpm to the stock mufflers? I would rate the stock system as nearly silent. I would rate this gentelman's TT with single muffler as too loud for my taste:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8B8G4z0yIcg
Thanks very much.
--jb |
I am due for a muffler replacement as well and was considering the TT system. I would also like to know how loud it is at cruzing speeds. 65-75 on the highway... is it going to be annoying?
Gruppe B, any thoughts on that?
Thanks for posting the great pictures too! |
It's really only a deeper growl at WOT, when cruising there is little to no difference. |
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scottz Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 9:12 pm Post subject: Re: 1993 Eurovan Exhaust Replacement Options |
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Awesome, thanks for the reply! |
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JFBx Samba Member
Joined: May 26, 2018 Posts: 52 Location: SS, MD
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 7:06 am Post subject: Re: 1993 Eurovan Exhaust Replacement Options |
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Many thanks, Gruppe B. I really appreciate the info.
--jb |
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JFBx Samba Member
Joined: May 26, 2018 Posts: 52 Location: SS, MD
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Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2019 11:50 pm Post subject: Re: 1993 Eurovan Exhaust Replacement Options |
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I installed the dual muffler Techtonics exhaust today on the 02 Weekender. Very nice build quality and well-made kit.
Thank you GruppeB for taking the time to post photos and respond to this thread.
--jb _________________ '02 Weekender, '02 S6 MT, '06 A3 3.2
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CatfishCalhoun Samba Member
Joined: August 04, 2007 Posts: 364 Location: Way to the LEFT
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Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2019 10:59 am Post subject: Re: 1993 Eurovan Exhaust Replacement Options |
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Where is this Techtonics system obtained? _________________ ". . . In beer there is freedom,
in water there is bacteria." -Ben Franklin |
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Gruppe B Samba Member
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Gruppe B Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2019 11:32 pm Post subject: Re: 1993 Eurovan Exhaust Replacement Options |
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JFBx wrote: |
I installed the Techtonics exhaust today on the 02 weekended. Very nice build quality and well made kit.
Thank you GruppeB for taking the time to post photos and respond to this thread.
--jb |
No problems, I had taken those photos years ago but neglected to do an install thread like I had planned. This thread helped me redeem myself a little by giving at least a little back to thesamba .
Cheers
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Gruppe B Samba Member
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Gruppe B Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2019 11:34 pm Post subject: Re: 1993 Eurovan Exhaust Replacement Options |
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av218003 Samba Member
Joined: April 03, 2019 Posts: 3 Location: Panama City
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Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 3:07 pm Post subject: Re: 1993 Eurovan Exhaust Replacement Options |
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Dear all,
Can anyone recommend where to order muffler hangers for the '93 Eurovan?
Thanks-A. |
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