Stainless Exhaust Kit - Sport Version [Watercooled Vanagon]

Stainless Exhaust Kit - Sport Version [Watercooled Vanagon]

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$2,660.00
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Stainless Exhaust Kit - Sport Version [Watercooled Vanagon]
  • Stainless Exhaust Kit - Sport Version [Watercooled Vanagon]
  • Stainless sport muffler with integrated 2.5" tailpipe
  • Stainless Exhaust Kit - Sport Version [Watercooled Vanagon]
  • Exhaust Kit Hardware on white background
  • Saddle (x 2)
  • Necessary heat shield modifications for 1.9 L engines
Stainless Exhaust Kit - Sport Version [Watercooled Vanagon]
Stainless Exhaust Kit - Sport Version [Watercooled Vanagon]
Product: GW-SS-EXHAUST-SPORT
Works With: 1983-1991
Manufacturer: GoWesty
Availability: Only 2 Left in Stock!
$2,660.00

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

This kit includes everything you need to replace the entire exhaust system on all water-cooled Vanagons.

Direct fit for all 1986-91 2WD and 4WD. Plus it fits 1983-85 vans with our supplemental Early to Late Exhaust Update Kit.

That's right—we designed this system to fit both 2WD and Syncro applications. In addition, we kept the flange positions in the factory locations, so each part is compatible with the corresponding, original VW exhaust component. This allows you to replace your aging exhaust system with these stainless steel parts piece by piece, or all at once with our complete exhaust kit. In addition, this complete stainless exhaust system is a full 20 pounds lighter than the original mild steel version. Twenty pounds!

Kit Includes:
• Stainless header pipe for #1 & #3 cylinders
• Stainless header pipe for #2 & #4 cylinders
• Header Support Front Brackets and Header Support Rear Bracket

• Stainless 2-into-1 collector elbow
• Stainless collector elbow to catalytic converter "J" pipe
• Stainless sport muffler with integrated 2.5" tailpipe
• Stainless muffler saddles with integrated straps (x2)
• Complete gasket & hardware kit with instructions
• Optional Add-on: Stainless 50-state or 48-state catalytic converter for customers outside of California & Colorado

Sport muffler 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 a bolt-on tail pipe
• Tail pipe exit is closer to the centerline of the 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 system 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

Do you have a 1983-1985 water-cooled 1.9? The 1.9 system was abandoned in 1986 for good reason, so now is the time to upgrade to the later 2.1 style kit you see on this page. Order this later style exhaust kit WITH CATALYTIC CONVERTER to accommodate the O2 sensor, plus our Early to Late Exhaust Update Kit.
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Michael C.

Rock solid exhaust. Now my Vanagon has a nice exhaust note, and nothing leaks. And it even runs better!

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Michael

New exhaust kit delivered in perfect condition. I cant want to get them imstalled. Thanks for providing quality products!

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Larry S.
A Terrific Addition!

I've had my 87 Westy since 1990! One of the best gifts to myself I've made. Had Miles at No Name Garage in Eugene Oregon rebuild my engine with Go Westy 2200 kit in April of 2017; he'd said "it will just keep getting better!". I had Eddie at Eddie's Auto Repair in Indio California install the Sport exhaust system in 2024; he said it's lighter & you will have more power!! ( I noticed THAT on my frequent jaunts up out of Borrego Springs over to Julian !!). I just turned 75 years old and I still! enjoy the throaty growl of the Go Westy Sport Exhaust System!! And , as I was driving back from Vancouver's North Shore To Phoenix, recently-- I kept thinking boy! Miles was right, my engine's performance seems to just keep getting better! ( I hope I don't call down the wrath of the gods, by noticing this!!).

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Drew R.
Save your money, it's not worth it.

I spent the $2500Usd on the "stainless steel" system with cat 5 years ago, thinking I wouldn't have to worry about the exhaust system for a while.

Firstly, it's notecably louder than the stock exhaust and "Sport version" doesn't give any additional performance.

But the biggest issue is the rust. The only part that is truly stainless is the muffler. The rest hasn't lasted any better than a traditional system. The lifetime warranty is worthless if you're on a camping trip. After just 4 years one of the manifolds rusted and broke. Luckily I was able to remove it and get it welded in a small town muffler shop.

Hi Andrew, sorry to hear you only got four years out of the exhaust system up there in BC. We do stand behind our lifetime warranty, so please contact our customer service team to obtain replacement parts. Also, we have an article on our site that describes in detail why we chose the particular grade of stainless for this product. All the best.

https://gowesty.com/blogs/article-library/stainless-steel-and-exhaust-the-whole-story