4 into 1 Stainless Steel System Versus Vintage Speed Exhaust

VWHeritage exchanged the system without any trouble and Andy(vwh) reinforced what we already new; 4 into 1 is better than a collector type system. Very nice new set of gaskets from Scat.

 Much bigger bore than the old steel type systems, this UK build one is of good quality and the muffler is well polished.

 Used a standard household fire blanket to apply a layer of exhaust type wrap.

All fitted up with the usual tight corners for heater pipes etc, having to stretch to fit to my bigger engine but no problems at all. I cannot believe the difference in power produced the speed of rev build etc. I have yet to nip up all the bolts again once seated, re tune and balance the carbs, tweak the dissy etc. So in answer to Vintage Speed versus 4 into 1 SS quiet pack system the answer is clear, 4 into 1 provides performance increase and quality as to VSpeeds classic style.

Vintage Speed Failed Exhaust

 So I have been running daily a beautiful vintage speed exhaust, and over a period of 8 months I have blown the baffles out. I run a Type 2 with a 1600 race case, 76mm stroker crank, Engle 110 cam, 1776 barrels, 40 mm inlet valves and twin Weber 40s. So a good torque engine, but not crazy. The exhaust is rated to 125 bph and I recon brand new mine might have reached 95 bph, I now have 50,000 miles on this engine so she obviously runs sweet. I am amazed that I have destroyed such a "good exhaust" - the build quality is exceptional, and they fit perfectly.

 If you look into the inlets on both banks you can clearly see the snap in the laser cut stainless sheet.

I think this is a fundamental design weakness,  look how thin the joining section is to support the baffle. This quality piece of kit needs redesigning internally or the engine rating needs to be dropped. I would happily rate it myself now to 1776 / 1800 MAX.
So my friends I am afraid to say that I will returning my Vintage Speed to the good old boys at heritage under warranty, and I am not sure at this point as to whether or not I stick with the Vintage Speed.

VW Cargo Door Rebuild

 A very tired old cargo door.

 Cut away the inside section.

 Step edge and offer up new inner, trim to fit.

 Weld together.

 Remove outer skin and acid wash and prime inner new and old.

 Cut and trim and offered up, check check.

Jobs a good one, just the other one to do now.