Re: Exhaust system

["Peter Orban" <peter@peter237.imti.nrc.ca>]

Oops, I hit the send button before I was finished!

Various listers write:

> > > Need to replace the exhaust system on 87 quattro, 5 cyl, non
> > turbo,4000 from the header back.
> > >
> > > Hear Audi equipment is terribly expensive - any suggestions?
> >
> > Go with Audi.  I just replaced an original centre section after nine
> > years and
> > 150000 miles.
> >
> > I also replaced the rear section - aftermarket, 20000 miles and two
> > years.
> >
> > Audi is twice the price and three to four times as durable.

Here in Canada Audi sells the Bosal system. You can get the same part for less
than half the price from independent part supplyers. Audi buys from them too!
The only bummer is that for the mid section you can not get lifetime warranty
as it is considered a resonator and not a muffler.

...
> I have Walker exhaust on my 5K and after 3 years of abusive (many short
> trips) use it's still intact.

In the rust belt the Walker pipes never lasted more than 2 years for me (it was
not an Audi though). The muffler is just about to go after 4 years, it has a
lifetime warranty on it.

Good luck, Peter

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Peter E. Orban
National Research Council of Canada
e-mail: peter.orban@nrc.ca