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(613) 256-6763
e-Mail: Fkc43@aol.com
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Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust SystemsMufflers, J-pipes, Header pipes and CATs * Please note that I am now back home from my travels in the US and Mexico and my shop is open for service. Details of this adventure are at: Westfalia Travel Blog * Replace that rotting exhaust system on your Vanagon for the last time ! Complete Stainless Steel exhaust systems are now available for all 2WD and Syncro waterboxer 1.9 and 2.1 engined Vanagons. Includes: LEV-FAB Stainless Steel Muffler, LEV-FAB Stainless Steel J-pipe, LEV-FAB Stainless Steel header pipes, DANSK 2.1 cast iron collector manifold, EMICO Stainless Steel CAT and BOSCH oxy sensor, all gaskets and Stainless Steel hardware mounting kit. * |
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Muffler below will fit both 1.9 and 2.1
Muffler brackets below are for 2.1
application.

This all new muffler made by Cintrage LEV-FAB of Ste-Adele, Quebec is of round configuration, and the same dimensions as the OEM Vanagon muffler, 5” diameter for the 1.9 and 5-1/2” for the 2.1 engined Vanagons. Support brackets may be OEM or the LEV-FAB Stainless Steel brackets, 2.1 versions pictured above or the 1.9 bracket shown below. The muffler is made from quality Stainless Steel throughout. The interior is a baffled design similar to the original design. The tail pipe is a separate piece and bolts to the muffler. The tail pipe is now available for sale separately. The two mounting flanges are of a fixed style. This muffler is sold with or without tail pipe and brackets depending on your particular needs. All Stainless Steel hardware and necessary gaskets are included. Complete 1.9 and 2.1 Stainless Steel systems are available and are listed below.
Specifications
Exact dimensions as OEM muffler
Interior baffeling as OEM
Fixed mounting flanges as OEM
All stainless steel bolts with lock nuts and gaskets for the flange connections & muffler support brackets supplied.
Stainless steel construction throughout with the shell and tubing made from 14ga #409 and the baffles, connector flanges, and hangers from 14ga #304
One year Warranty
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1.9 Muffler Support Bracket and Rods
This bracket can be used for replacement of the obsolete OEM muffler support bracket and strap assembly for OEM style mufflers or the LEV-FAB Stainless Steel muffler pictured above. All stainless steel construction.
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J-Pipes for 1.9 & 2.1
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1.9 J-pipe 2.1 J-Pipe |
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Stainless Steel J-pipes for all Vanagons with 1.9 & 2.1 litre waterboxer engines made by either LEV-FAB or CINTUBE in Quebec. The J-pipe is the pipe between the CAT and the two header pipes on the 1.9 and the cast iron collector piece on the 2.1. The J-pipe for the 1.9 is made the same as the OEM version. The J- pipe for the 2.1 is made with two loose flanges that allow the use of doughnut style gaskets thereby giving infinite adjustment at either end connection and less stress at the connection. The pipe is made from 14 ga 409 stainless and its flanges are made from 304 stainless. These J-pipes are supplied with a complete installation kit which includes gaskets and stainless steel bolts and nuts.
Specifications
Exact dimensions as the OEM J-pipe
Pipe - 14 gauge #409 stainless steel
Flanges - #304 stainless steel
Stainless steel mounting bolts and lock nuts supplied
Steel doughnut gaskets supplied
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Header pipes for 1.9 & 2.1
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1.9 front header pipe 1.9 rear header pipe |
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2.1 Standard front header pipe 2.1 Syncro front header pipe 2.1 Standard and Syncro rear header pipe |
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2.1 rear
header pipe showing new stainless steel support bracket now supplied with this
pipe.
Stainless Steel header pipes for all Vanagons with 1.9 & 2.1 litre waterboxer engines made by LEV-FAB in Quebec. These pipes are made to OEM specifications and fit as the originals. The pipes are made from 14 ga 409 stainless and their flanges are made from 304 stainless.
Specifications
Exact dimensions as the OEM header pipes
Pipe - 14 gauge #409 stainless steel
Flanges - #304 stainless steel
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Pricing
All prices subject to change due to manufacturing cost changes and exchange rate changes.
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All prices are in Canadian dollars
Use The Universal Currency Converter ® to calculate price
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1.9 System
1 - Muffler 5" diameter, with mounting kit - LEV-FAB - $379.95
1 - Muffler mounting bracket, replacement for OEM – LEV-FAB - $49.95
1 - Tail pipe, with mounting kit - LEV-FAB - $69.95
1 - J-pipe, with mounting kit, LEV-FAB - $200.00
1 - Front header pipe, LEV-FAB - $350.00
1 - Rear header pipe, LEV-FAB - $350.00
1 - CAT, EMICO - $200.00
1 - OXY sensor, BOSCH - $39.95
1 - Gasket & hardware kit for header pipes & collector - $39.95
Total - $1679.70
Total less $100 discount for complete system purchase - $1579.70
Also available at extra cost if needed:
1.9 muffler support rods - $35.00 each
(A) -VW part #025-251-349
(B) -VW part #025-251-347
(C) -VW part #025 251 245
(D) - VW part #025 251 227A
(E) - VW part #025 251 243A
(F) - VW part #025 251 348
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Canadian residents add 13% HST to goods only
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2.1 System
1 – Muffler, 5-1/2" diameter, with mounting kit - LEV-FAB - $379.95
2 - Muffler mounting bracket, replacement for OEM – LEV-FAB - $49.95 ea. - $99.90
1 - Tail pipe, with mounting kit - LEV-FAB - $69.95
1 - J-pipe, with mounting kit, LEV-FAB - $189.95
1 - Front header pipe, 2WD or SYNCRO, LEV-FAB - $350
1 - Rear header pipe, LEV-FAB - $350
1 - Collector, cast iron, DANSK - $100
1 - Gasket & hardware kit for header pipes & collector - $39.95
1 - CAT, stainless steel, EMICO - $200
1 - OXY sensor, BOSCH, wires needs to be cut & spliced to old connector - $85
Total - $1864.70
Total less $100 discount for complete system
purchase - $1764.70
All Canadian residents add 13% HST to goods only
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Shipping & Handling for Canada & USA
Canada Post Expedited Insured Mail
Delivery time
Canada: Local: 1 business day - Regional: 1 ~ 3 business days - National: 2 ~ 7 business days
USA: 6 ~ 12 business days
Muffler - $50 - J-Pipe - $25 - Muffler & J-pipe - $55 - 1 Header pipe - $35 - 2 Header pipes $45 - Complete system - $100.00
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Outside Canada and continental USA please e-mail for shipping cost
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Detailed Installation Instructions updated as need be on this website
See my Vanagon Parts page for complete listing of available parts
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Ordering &Payment Options
* Please state the year and model of your Vanagon to insure getting the proper parts *
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2.9% + $ .50 - PayPal fees
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Frank Condelli, RR #2, Almonte, Ontario, K0A 1A0, Canada
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For more information E-mail or Call 613-256-6763
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Installation available at my Almonte location
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Vanagon 1.9 & 2.1 Waterboxer Stainless Steel Exhaust System Install Tips
This page was last updated on July 09, 2010
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