Empi #3255 #3256 #3257 sideflow exhausts

[vince1]

Hello,

Has someone installed one of those new exhausts on his bus, any feedback about the quality?

If affordable the #3255 stainless version could be a really good choice.

Thanks!

Vince[/list]
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[jtauxe]

What sort of engine are those supposed to attach to?
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[williamM]

looks like T1- pre 73. with flanges instead of do-nuts.
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[70Crew]

Man, that's pricey.

http://www.jbugs.com/product/3255.html
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[redwagon]

I installed a 3257 on a customers bus last week. It fit well and sounded good.

[wcfvw69]

EMPI

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I'd run from it.
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[Bulli Klinik]

As a bonus, this exhaust comes with free engineering and design from A1 Mufflers of California.

No charge!

I hope Tiger has a patent and a lawyer.
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[aeromech]

I installed the original A1 into a 1968 bus once. You can adjust the 1/2 side valves without removing the muffler. It's harder but still can be done. Great quality and throaty sound. The cost was $1000 but that included a pair of flanged, ceramic coated heater boxes.

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[vince1]

I also run the original Sidewinder system, I've got one of the first bay window sidewinder made, nearly 10 years ago. Upgraded it this year with a v-band and new outlet.

But this empi knock off could be a nice alternative for the budget minded vw enthusiast, that's why I initiated this topic.
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[chabanais]

See how EMPI looks on that Bus in 6 months.
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[aeromech]

I just can't bring myself to buy EMPI products for my bus. Unless I had no choice.
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VW type 1 1962,63,65,69,72
VW Type 2 1971 (3 ea.) 1978, 1969
VW Jetta
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[jobus]

I purchased this exhaust and had it ceramic coated satin black. It looks and sounds great. My question is that it is not clear where the bracket that come off the muffler is supposed to mount to. Did anyone figure that out?

[vince1]

Do you have some pics? Sound file? Th bracket goes on a tab welded on the #1 J-tube.
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[vince1]

Seen those exhausts un real this week-end, quality is very good.

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[curtp07]

I did an evap smoke test on my EMPI and it leaked FROM THE WELDS!!!

No more.
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[aeromech]

I just had a $3800 long block built. I told the builder absolutely NO empi parts allowed.
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VW Type 2 1971 (3 ea.) 1978, 1969
VW Jetta
VW Passat
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[wcfvw69]

[vince1]

Please be a little more open minded, empi can make a quality product.
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