Re: [Joel Bell: exhaust upgrade]

[David Kim <glxvr6@ibm.net>]

The stock muffler on the Jetta GLX from the factory is a Leistritz unit.
Leistritz is stamped on the muffler itself, it can be seen if you look
from beneath the vehicle.

Hope this helps,

David Kim
1997 Vento GLX



Dan Bairos wrote:
> 
> ----- Forwarded message # 1:
> 
> I'm looking for an exhaust upgrade...specifically, I'm interested in
> improving the low end power and torque, I could care less about gains above
> 80mph...I've heard some systems (Techtonics) lose power in the low end and
> gain up higher...Might I achieve what I'm looking for by just replacing the
> muffler or should I go with a cat-back system?  I'm considering the
> Leistritz system ($350) at the local shop, any opinions?
> 
> Joel Bell
> jbell@ptd.net
> 1997 VW Jetta GLX-VR6-Nuespeed-Autotech
> Kenwood/MB Quart/Orion/PPI/Stinger/Phoenix Gold
> 
> ----- End of forwarded messages
> 
> Hello,
> 
>      What is a good exhaust system that is good all around?  One that is not to
> loud?
> 
>    Thanks