Stainless Muffler & Tail Pipe - Sport Version

Stainless Muffler & Tail Pipe - Sport Version

$389.00
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Stainless Muffler & Tail Pipe - Sport Version
  • Stainless Muffler & Tail Pipe - Sport Version
  • Stainless Muffler & Tail Pipe - Sport Version
  • Stainless Muffler & Tail Pipe - Sport Version
  • Stainless Muffler & Tail Pipe - Sport Version
  • Stainless Muffler & Tail Pipe - Sport Version
  • Stainless Muffler & Tail Pipe - Sport Version
  • Stainless Muffler & Tail Pipe - Sport Version
  • Stainless Muffler & Tail Pipe - Sport Version
Stainless Muffler & Tail Pipe - Sport Version
Stainless Muffler & Tail Pipe - Sport Version
Product: 025-251-053N-SS-SPORT
Works With: 1986-1991
Manufacturer: GoWesty
Availability: Good Stock
Wrench Rating: Requires some hand & power tools and minimal mechanical knowledge.
$389.00

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We are very proud to offer our 100% USA-made stainless steel exhaust components for Vanagon. Quality, affordability, and longevity with a lifetime warranty.

Since the release of our stainless steel OEM replacement exhaust components a few years back, we have had numerous requests to release a "sportier" version of our stainless muffler. We began playing around with the concept, and are very happy with the results. Like our OEM replacement, this muffler is an all stainless steel, free flowing, straight-through design that maximizes exhaust flow. However, it is also smaller and lighter, flows even better, and is at least twice as loud. As you might imagine, this muffler is not for everyone, but darned if it doesn't look great, and sound amazing!

Shorty McSporty? A muffler like this is all about free-flowing fun, and we felt it needed a name to match. During the R&D phase of this item, we nick-named this shiny little rumbler Shorty McSporty, and well, the name just stuck. If you followed the "Boaty McBoatface," and the "Trainy McTrainface" stories from across the pond, you'll likely chuckle along with us.

Features:
• Direct fit in all 1986-91 Vanagons with OEM or GW exhaust (1983-85 requires the full exhaust kit along with our Early-to-Late Update Kit.
• About half as long as the original muffler
• Better exhaust flow than the OEM muffler, and the full-length GW muffler
• Roughly half the weight compared to the regular muffler/tail pipe combo
• Includes a 2-1/2" integral tail pipe instead of bolt-on tail pipe
• Tail pipe exit is closer to centerline of vehicle, so it is much less likely to get snagged when off-road
• At least twice as loud as our regular-length muffler. It rumbles, but it's not obnoxious - to most
• Last but not least, it has a cool name. Shorty McSporty!

Materials note: This GoWesty stainless steel exhaust part will not stay shiny and aesthetically perfect but it will last, and we value longevity over aesthetics. For the complete story on stainless steel metallurgy, please click here.

Related item: If you are planning to use this product in conjunction with your OEM muffler saddles, you will also need a pair of aluminum shims sold separately here.
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gregg n.

Great product at a nice price

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Jeanne S.
SO LOUD and not in a good way

I have had this muffler for about two years. The muffler functions just fine, but is SO LOUD, and not loud in a good way.

I finally could not take the noise anymore and although functioning just fine, I am spending the money to get the basic muffler to change it out.

Hi Jeanne, we're aware that the sport version (aka Shorty McSporty) is not for everyone. It is most certainly louder, but not as loud as it could be. Most folks report it delivers an appropriate tone, and by design, well within the legal limits for exhaust decibels. Question for you, are you running a catalytic converter as part of your exhaust system? Some folks delete them if smog checks are not required in your area, and that most certainly makes the sport mufflers LOUD! Just curious. All the best, GoWesty.

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Robert S.
Beefy

Really beefy sound. If you want rumble, this will give you that.