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.
The made in Taiwan might have given a clue to build quality.
ReplyDeleteShame it gave up as for the price of it you would have expected more
Good luck getting returns from vw heritage.
Return made, Mr. Lee is a Vintage Split Screen owner and his product is quality in principle!!!
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