Vintage Speed Replica Exhaust 155-204-05200

It looks and sounds pretty nice.

X2 on their products and service! I got one of their early "Mamba #0020" shifters and love it.

I'm a huge fan of their products. I have one of their vintage speed shifters (just ordered another one for the Berg5). Very high quality stuff. I've considered selling the A1 on my car and going with their Sebring or merged header systems.   Anyone have any experience them?

The only issue I have with the A1 is that the header hangs too low and I hit it nearly every time I pull into my driveway. I'm afraid the Sebring would suffer the same fate.

Ted

I am considering a Vintage Speed stainless exhaust when I get to that point on my build. I have contacted Vintage Speed to inquire about relocating the exhaust tips to the center of the muffler, side by side.  I want more of an outlaw look   

I received a response from "MT" saying that the special request was not a problem and they could accommodate for an additional 100USD and 4 weeks lead time.  I really like this option.  

If it sounds and looks as good as yours, I will be very happy!

James 

James posted:

I am considering a Vintage Speed stainless exhaust when I get to that point on my build. I have contacted Vintage Speed to inquire about relocating the exhaust tips to the center of the muffler, side by side.  I want more of an outlaw look   

I received a response from "MT" saying that the special request was not a problem and they could accommodate for an additional 100USD and 4 weeks lead time.  I really like this option.  

If it sounds and looks as good as yours, I will be very happy!

James 

I know that they are happy to customize their mufflers to customer specs. I read about quite a few examples while I was researching them. I know that MT Lee (who I believe is the owner) was alway quick to respond to all my pre-purchase questions. 

Good luck with the build.... I look forward to seeing some pictures!

Greg

What the, I've had that exhaust on a two liter mild stroker for about two years now.

I wanted something that sounded more stock than an A1, without the Sousaphone of pipes underneath and that's pretty much what I got. A lot of folks remind me that I gave up some ponies compared to a merged header system, but I don't care about that too much.

I think it does sound something like a stock 356, maybe a bit deeper and a little louder.

Here's a video of a short drive I did on some twisties. The sound is recorded by the camera, near the passenger seat, so captures pretty much what you hear while driving. It would be a little louder to someone watching the car pass by.

when you see the words: "a small, ivory machine sits purring, waiting for the hammer to fall" I'm thinking of a Waring blender just before I punch the bam button to make a margarita...

TRP posted:

I'm a huge fan of their products. I have one of their vintage speed shifters (just ordered another one for the Berg5). Very high quality stuff. I've considered selling the A1 on my car and going with their Sebring or merged header systems.   Anyone have any experience them?

The only issue I have with the A1 is that the header hangs too low and I hit it nearly every time I pull into my driveway. I'm afraid the Sebring would suffer the same fate.

Ted

Ted, You may have an A-1 built for a bug and not a speedster. You can't see the pipes or muffler in mine. What I don't like is the muffler bowing all the road dust and dirt up into my underside...

Will Hesch posted:

..I'm thinking of a Waring blender just before I punch the bam button to make a margarita...

And you've got me wondering if some Chrysler execs didn't come back from a three margarita lunch with the idea for the push-button transmission.

I think it was after "that" lunch, they came up with the Valiant...

I know the road its BFE road, don't wanna run out of gas out there

What the Fetch posted:

 

...Good luck with the build.... I look forward to seeing some pictures!

Greg

I have a build thread on the site.  Slow progress and I'm not really good at documenting all the details.  But I'm getting close to driving!  

https://www.speedsterowners.com...ress-on-my-cmc-build

James

Mitch, sounds good.

James posted:

What the Fetch posted:

 

...Good luck with the build.... I look forward to seeing some pictures!

Greg

I have a build thread on the site.  Slow progress and I'm not really good at documenting all the details.  But I'm getting close to driving!  

https://www.speedsterowners.com...ress-on-my-cmc-build

James

I have seen that thread, You have some talent my friend.. Excellent color choice, wide 5's and bee hives too! You're going to get a lot of thumbs up  in that car!

Mitch, that is a nice sounding ride.. I look forward to getting mine out on the road, its just too hot in the desert to enjoy it.. 124 degrees a couple weeks ago!! 

That sounds really good Mitch.

For us IM owners, if I'm not mistaken, the engine sits about 4 inches forward compared to a Vintage, JPS, CMC, or Beck. The tail pipes may not clear the bumper.

Rusty I am not sure if it is a whole 4 inches but I know it is at least 2 inches.  I often wondered what the total effect was but all anti pendulum effects are desired... bigger tires etc. 

These look so damn good!

http://shop.vintagespeed.com.tw/s.nl/it.A/id.877/.f

Rusty S posted:

These look so damn good!

http://shop.vintagespeed.com.tw/s.nl/it.A/id.877/.f

 

They sure do...

Rusty:

I'm trying real hard to not like those, but I may be losing the battle.

My engine compartment looks so good right now. These would really dress it up nicely. Maybe I'll just put these on a Christmas / Birthday wish list!

Rusty S posted:

These look so damn good!

http://shop.vintagespeed.com.tw/s.nl/it.A/id.877/.f

 

They will be here in 4 to 5 weeks. I'll let you know what I think when they arrive.

What the Fetch posted:

Vintage Speed Replica Stainless Steel Exhaust  155-204-05200

I just installed the above mentioned exhaust and am extremely pleased with it.  It has a deeper pitched sound, quieter than my Tri-Mil exhaust was.  To my ears sounds more like Porsche tone than a VW.. I ordered it directly from Vintage Speed in Taiwan and had it in hand within 7 days! It looks great and is constructed beautifully with some nice welds. Everything needed to install it was included and was a perfect fit with my stock heater boxes (NO modifications). I haven’t been able to get out and really road test it yet, but I definitely like what I hear so far!

I also installed their Quick Shifter Replica Shifter and I love it as well. Actually both of these upgrades have been the most painless and rewarding to date. 

Big Shout Out to LFEPARDO (Luis) for taking the time to share his experience with them.

Vintage Speed in Taiwan, not to be confused with Vintage Speesters offers VW parts and has few items designed for our Speedster replicas. 

Thought I would pass this a long in case in anyone else is on the fence about their products.

Anyone used their "Sebring exhaust" yet?

Manxman posted:

What the Fetch posted:

Vintage Speed Replica Stainless Steel Exhaust  155-204-05200

I just installed the above mentioned exhaust and am extremely pleased with it.  It has a deeper pitched sound, quieter than my Tri-Mil exhaust was.  To my ears sounds more like Porsche tone than a VW.. I ordered it directly from Vintage Speed in Taiwan and had it in hand within 7 days! It looks great and is constructed beautifully with some nice welds. Everything needed to install it was included and was a perfect fit with my stock heater boxes (NO modifications). I haven’t been able to get out and really road test it yet, but I definitely like what I hear so far!

I also installed their Quick Shifter Replica Shifter and I love it as well. Actually both of these upgrades have been the most painless and rewarding to date. 

Big Shout Out to LFEPARDO (Luis) for taking the time to share his experience with them.

Vintage Speed in Taiwan, not to be confused with Vintage Speesters offers VW parts and has few items designed for our Speedster replicas. 

Thought I would pass this a long in case in anyone else is on the fence about their products.

 

 

Anyone used their "Sebring exhaust" yet?

I've been talking to him about it.  

$1000.00 is a lot of scratch when I'm still waiting for my 5 speed bill to be due.  

I'm honestly afraid it will be too loud and hang too low. I'd love to hear a video of it. It's supposed to hang no lower than their vintage speed exhaust and be 91db at 4k.

I've seen & heard several Sebring exhausts around my neck of the woods. Looks cool, sounds very cool, but kinda loud (constant loud note). Could be the 356 version of those fart can exhausts kids put on their 'ricers'.

Here's a few You Tube videos for some audio reference. Even though these are real P-cars, sound would be very similar on our VW AC engines.

Someone on here, had A-1 build a Sebring for their Spyder.

That Sebring exhaust would be really fun for the first couple of months, then I think the noise would start to get to me-especially with the top up.

......but on a warm Autumn day, with the top down, on a mountain highway,......

Kinda like having a stinger...fun for a few then it just gets annoying!

Had a friend (the one I just lost) tell me he could here me driving the back roads one morning from 2 miles away.

Mitch, what size motor are you running the new exhaust on?

Would anyone list the Vintage Speedster Tiwain sit. Interested in their version of the Sebring for VW.  Thanx

Michael, my engine is 2024cc.  It's a 2110 with a slightly shorter stroke (78.8 instead of 82), but with the same 90.5 bore.

Vintage Speed makes two versions of this exhaust - a 'normal' and a 'free flow' for larger engines. We went with the free flow to be on the safe side. It's 1.5" tubing, and I'm using it with heater boxes.

Here's their web site.

You can contact them direct or order their stuff through Aircooled.net (where I was able to order the correct heater boxes at the same time as the exhaust). It might take an extra week ordering through Aircooled, though. Vintage is usually quick to respond and ship on their own.

http://shop.vintagespeed.com.t....12/category.6657/.f

Google is a wonderful thing!

good luck with the "correct" heater boxes...

ask me why...

on second thought, please don't!

Will Hesch posted:

good luck with the "correct" heater boxes...

ask me why...

on second thought, please don't!

Sorry you had problems, Will.

As I recall, the 'big bore' (1.5") heater boxes from Aircooled have flanges aligned for a Bugpack exhaust. They used to post a warning that for any other system, the flanges had to be cut and rewelded in the correct orientation.

Now I see that warning is gone and they just say the boxes are for use with the Bugpack, period.

I guess nothing on these cars is plug and play.

If you order straight from Vintage, they will customize to your spec/heater boxes, typically at no additional cost, but a week or two of lead time to ship.

 Years back I was the first to order their shifter in a 10.5" lenth, painted silver, with a 12Mx1.5 thread to use with P car knob... He didn't  charge me extra, now he stocks this part...  Their support is awesome.  Since I have ordered several custom shifters and exhaust, For both my plastic and steel 356 projects.

I love their products! I have the muffler, shifter, carb linkage and the air filter housings. All super quality. 

I'd be interested in seeing how this flows compared to an A-1 sidewinder.

I miss the sound of an air-cooled engine

Thank Mitch for the info. I'm only running the 1600cc with a mild cam upgrade from Kirk. Sure love the Sebring but some folks say they can be louder than the A-1 by Tiger. I'm sure I'll gain some horse with the Sebring over the Tri-Mill currently mounted on my engine. I do worry the sound maybe far more than the Tri-Mil which is cool for a short while but can be too much for long drives.

Michael, you'll probably gets lots of opinions on this, but I wouldn't spend much on trying to upgrade the performance of the basic 1600 motor - certainly not the cost of a high-quality exhaust.

If you're unhappy with the power (and torque) you've got now, maybe save your pennies for a larger, custom-built motor. The stuff that does make a difference on any motor - better crank, cam, heads, carbs, and exhaust, etc. - is expensive and, within limits, costs about the same on a two-liter engine as on a 1600. So, once you go looking for more grunt, it doesn't make a lot of sense to limit yourself to 1600cc's.

I'm not one of the resident engine gurus, but I'm sure they'll be along anon.