Re: 4kq Original Audi Exhaust

[Don Hoefer <hoefer@jaxom.eng.pko.dec.com>]

Tom,

>     I am in need of a new exhaust for my '86 4kq, and found a place that
> will sell an original audi exhaust for the same price as the aftermarket
> exhaust.  The price for the whole exhaust is $300.  This aftermarket
> exhaust is aluminized, but I'm not sure if the original exhaust is.  The
> place says this is a great deal.  Is the original exhaust any better?
> Will it last longer?  Any comments would be greatly appreciated.
> Thanks.

The factory system lasted longer on my car than any other system.  Ansa
was the worst.  Two years at the most.  If you live in the rust belt,
avoid Ansa.  Go for stainless steel if it is available, but that would
be more than $300.  Aluminized is the best you can do short of stainless.

Don Hoefer
'82 Coupe

Massachusetts, USA