Scirocco 16v downpipe

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- Norbert Ricafort
  
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17 years ago

Sat, Jun 3, 2006 6:45 PM

I'm currently restoring my '87 VW Scirocco 16v and just recently acquired an OE exhaust downpipe ($1200.00 + at a VW dealer), I've cleaned it up and ready to install however since I still have it off I was considering either ceramic coating or heat wrapping it prior to install. My question is has anyone had any experience, tips, recommendations with regards to exhaust downpipes? Or should I just leave it as is and simply install it? Any advantages or disadvantages with either process?

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- Nate Nagel
  
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17 years ago

Sun, Jun 4, 2006 12:52 AM

DO NOT USE THERMAL WRAP TAPE ON ANY EXHAUST PARTS THAT YOU AREN'T PREPARED TO REPLACE IN A YEAR OR TWO.

I assume you're also thinking of "Jet-Hot" or a similar coating, it's a good idea, but not sure how well it would work on the "bellows." I'd call them and ask whether they thought it would hold up in that app or not.

nate

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- Regal53
  
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17 years ago

Sun, Jun 4, 2006 12:35 PM

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- Dave
  
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17 years ago

Sun, Jun 4, 2006 7:08 PM

Why would you pay $1200+ for a downpipe?

I'm looking at a catalog now that has the downpipe with the cat for $399.

Yes it is for a 86 - 88 Scirocco 16 valve.

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- Peter Parker
  
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17 years ago

Sun, Jun 4, 2006 8:11 PM

Maybe that's the dealers list price? I'm sure click and clack could help you out on the coating question. Ask them if the $1200 downpipe is worth more than the car? heh!! I want to listen so post when you are going to call it in... Thanks!!! :)