7/15/2006
I checked out a lot of alternative mufflers before deciding on a non-vw, 
universal muffler which was installed by a local muffler shop and came with a lifetime warranty.  
I'm very pleased with the sound level and performance.
Final cost was $99 including parts, labor, and warranty.
Brent




Catalytic Converter 
http://www.busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=22918
$99.95

Names of Muffler Makers

Dansk
Ansa
Ernst
Borla



http://www.bus-boys.com/vanwasser83-91.html
A. 025-251-053N Muffler, German 1986 to 1991  $199.00 

A. 025-251-053N IT Muffler, Italy 1986 to 1991  $141.00 

A. 025-251-053N ME Muffler, Mexico 1986 to 1991  $130.00 

B. 025-251-185C Tailpipe, 1983 to 1991  $22.45


2.1 Vanagon Muffler
http://www.gowesty.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=025-251-053N&Category_Code=
Exhaust 
Item 025-251-053N
Weight 17.00 pounds

Price$199.95
 


   http://www.van-cafe.com/vanagon_parts.jsp?pa=p&p=498739623&ct=1332084587
 Part #: 025.251.053N 
Title: Muffler 2.1L 
Price:$152.00 
 
 
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 Muffler, 2.1, ERNST, 2100, 025 251 053N                                                                                                181.25 
 STEBRO/Vanagon 2.1 Stainless Steel Muffler                                                                                         465.00