Type 3 exhaust + heater help needed

pettles Casual Dubber

45 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 16 Jul 2006, 8:40 pm

#511987

Hi All,
Need a quick education lesson on type 3 exhausts + heaters. My new car is going to the mechanics tomorrow.
Current exhaust is a old style extractor system which is virtually broken off. Is there any way to adapt a heater box (which the car doesn't have) to an extractor system? Any recommendations to exhaust set up? The mechanic is the Albury VW guy who has some NOS original exhausts which I can fit. I would prefer a heater (+ slightly hot exhaust) but heater is priory.
Cheers
Nick

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 16 Jul 2006, 8:48 pm

#511996

try talking to these guys on extractors
www.rapidexhaust.com.au
they make systems that allow the use of heater boxes

“We all pay for life with death, so everything in between should be free.” Bill Hicks
the chaos project - click me

DallanMulley Seriously Crusin Dubber

145 posts · joined Apr 2004 · 16 Jul 2006, 9:00 pm

#512007

If your mechanic has some original exhausts I reckon that you should be able to find heater boxes some where which would make the exhaust cheaper.Failing that you could just run the heater off your front pipes only.

pettles Casual Dubber

45 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 16 Jul 2006, 9:08 pm

#512012

Thanks guys. Yes the guy has 3 NOS exhausts and I can get heater boxes. What would be the main reason why I would want to keep extractors fitted? Extra power? What is the norm for type 3 systems?

MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 16 Jul 2006, 9:13 pm

#512013

No real benefit with the extractors as far as power gain on a stock motor.I'd replace the whole system with an original exhaust if you can get it!!Then you will have a heater AND a car that is quiet to drive.Your car looks sweet so an original exhast would stop it looking "cheap".Just my opinion anyway....:party

tssnq.com.au

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 16 Jul 2006, 9:17 pm

#512015

^like mick said
till u start fitting better carbs etc, extractors dont do much but makes lotsa noise and steal ur ground clearance

Joel

pettles Casual Dubber

45 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 16 Jul 2006, 10:42 pm

#512062

cheers guys. I was thinking about an original exhaust but needed some extra assistace. Will let you know what happens!!!

DallanMulley Seriously Crusin Dubber

145 posts · joined Apr 2004 · 17 Jul 2006, 9:28 pm

#512442

My square has extractors and no heater while my notch has original exhaust and heaters.Poor old Square has not left the garage for a month.

nickr Casual Dubber

43 posts · joined Jul 2006 · 17 Jul 2006, 9:50 pm

#512468

he he, and your in QLD. Adelaide hasn't been getting over 15 this week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Comming out of the surf here you need a heater, beanie and a hot water blanket at the moment!!!!

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 17 Jul 2006, 9:54 pm

#512474

I'd go with Mick...

Standard exhaust with heater boxes.....

You can get some extractors that fit onto heaterboxes but there is no real advantage....

I love heater boxes....

Lee

http://community.webshots.com/user/vw68autobug

1 attachment · Log in to view

- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

GASBNR Fahrvergnugen

894 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 18 Jul 2006, 7:13 pm

#512793

Sorry to steal thread,but how much for an NOS exhaust for a type3 1600??

SORRY BOUT THAT!