RE: Exhaust Upgrade

["Marc Brown" <Mad_One@msn.com>]

Going cat back is fine for a street car.  I spoke to people at various tuning 
shops, and they say to stick with the stock headers (unless you go turbo).  As 
for looks and sound, I believe that the Techtonics 2.5 stainless steel with 
the Borla muffler is the perfect fit.  Another one to look at is the Genie 
exhaust.  I've only seen this one on a VR6 Turbo, but the look and sound are 
also very impressive.  Be careful on what you do though.  Not all exhausts 
will give you power gains, some larger exhausts will actually cause the car to 
lose power.

Marc  
 
- -----Original Message-----
From:	owner-jettaglx@igtc.com  On Behalf Of Sniffner@aol.com
Sent:	Monday, April 14, 1997 8:42 AM
To:	jettaglx@igtc.com
Subject:	Exhaust Upgrade

Hey:

There are lots of exhaust mods. out there.  I'm looking to upgrade the
factory.  Is it worth replacing the entire factory exhaust (from manifold
back) or just cat. back to achieve optimal HP and torque??  Are the gains
significant from the entire replacement as opposed to the cat. back?  I'm
looking for a muffler with an elegant look (but also with a touch of
agressiveness).  One that has growl to it when pushed to the limits (the
perfect but not disturbing sound).  Want to scare off other 4 bangers and 6's
with the sound while still maintaing a sport sedan's composure.

Any sugestions???  Anyone have any experience with Techtonics 2.5 stainless
mandrel bent with the 2.25 TT tip.

Mike