T5 Exhaust replacement

Larkrise · Jun 27, 2023

As per many others our exhaust has rotted through on both the outer boxes (mentioned on MOT last three years). I checked on replacement prices with our local Kwikfit and they can only supply genuine VW parts, for £1020 fitted. I’m obviously inclined to wait for it to blow, but has anyone found a better deal than that one?

tuono001 · Jun 27, 2023

Have you looked at PPTuning, they have a good reputation for their exhausts for VWs.

Larkrise · Jun 27, 2023

Will check them out, thanks

mattpartridge · Jun 27, 2023

I had my rusty original exhaust replaced with a Milltek stainless steel exhaust. Way cheaper than VW exhaust, will last for ages and sounds great!

Larkrise · Jun 27, 2023

Thanks for that. Will check it out.

Perfectos · Jun 27, 2023

Stainless U.K. made is the way to go

i think I right in saying it’s a straight through pipe, no additional Db , better performance lasts forever

andyinluton · Jun 27, 2023

Perfectos said:
Stainless U.K. made is the way to go

i think I right in saying it’s a straight through pipe, no additional Db , better performance lasts forever

Any one know if you can fit the shorter back end off a T6.1 exhaust to an earlier van. Current exhaust finishes about half way down the van, T5.1 went right to the back bumper.

Perfectos · Jun 27, 2023

andyinluton said:
Any one know if you can fit the shorter back end off a T6.1 exhaust to an earlier van. Current exhaust finishes about half way down the van, T5.1 went right to the back bumper.

My understanding is that the rear pipe section Is somewhat redundant as the work goes on up the front end !
suppliers of non OEM exhausts are superior to VW OEM and there is no potential loss for a shorter / longer system ?

andyinluton · Jun 27, 2023

Perfectos said:
My understanding is that the rear pipe section Is somewhat redundant as the work goes on up the front end !
suppliers of non OEM exhausts are superior to GW OEM and there is no potential loss for a shorter / longer system ?

I was thinking, saw it off where the T6.1 one ends & put on an exhaust trim that points down.

Vagophile · Jun 28, 2023

Perfectos said:
Stainless U.K. made is the way to go

I'm researching a replacement in stainless steel. Most adverts mention that the product is manufactured from T304 grade stainless steel, but this is usually described only as rust resistant. Is this the normal standard?

WelshGas · Jun 28, 2023

Vagophile said:
I'm researching a replacement in stainless steel. Most adverts mention that the product is manufactured from T304 grade stainless steel, but this is usually described only as rust resistant. Is this the normal standard?

Yes. Best grade

Performance Exhaust Steel Grades Compared: 304 vs 409 stainless steel

Find out the difference between 304 and 409 grade stainless steel, including what's stronger, and why cheap doesn't mean value for money.

www.torqit.com.au

Vagophile · Jun 28, 2023

Answered my own question, thanks, Google.

Stainless Steels for Exhaust Systems - Comparing 304/321 and More

Stainless steel is a material that we wish never was labeled "stainless" because it can do so much more than simply resist rust. The origins of stainless steel date back to the early 1900s when an English metallurgist developed a type of steel for making knives that would not rust. Technically...

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Coincident with @WelshGas reply

Jdorling · Jun 28, 2023

I had a custom stainless steel one made by Tony’s banks exhausts in Leeds, highly reccomend and they have many brilliant reviews, was about £500 and I have some nice real carbon fibre exhaust tips poking out now

Perfectos · Jun 28, 2023

Jdorling said:
I had a custom stainless steel one made by Tony’s banks exhausts in Leeds, highly reccomend and they have many brilliant reviews, was about £500 and I have some nice real carbon fibre exhaust tips poking out now

Photos ?

Larkrise · Jun 29, 2023

Thanks for that. Is the Milltek system different to the PPTuning one?

derek_j_buchanan · Jun 30, 2023

Larkrise said:
As per many others our exhaust has rotted through on both the outer boxes (mentioned on MOT last three years). I checked on replacement prices with our local Kwikfit and they can only supply genuine VW parts, for £1020 fitted. I’m obviously inclined to wait for it to blow, but has anyone found a better deal than that one?

These exhaust have a sacrificial outer unlike other exhausts and as you have found the loss of the outer is not a mot failure and does not mean imminent failure you having had it noted for the past 3 years. Don’t take it to someone who replaces exhausts because guess what they will sell u an exhaust. That’s why in my view a good local garage with which u have a long standing relationship is better than any exhaust shop. Online there are various reports of exhausts going 10yrs after the outer has gone. Ps/ my local garage with genuine vw parts quoted me half of what you have been quoted.

Larkrise · Jul 1, 2023

Many thanks for taking the time to respond, a great reply. Yes, I have used my local garage for a few years now having not a great feeling about our nearest main VW dealership. I was interested to see your comment about 10 years further life once the outer skin rots; that gives me some confidence for our forthcoming Spain/France trip that I was previously thinking I wouldn’t risk without renewing the exhaust.

Selmermkvi · Jul 2, 2023

My original exhaust lasted 14 years and I replaced it with a full stainless PPTuning system which was about £360 including postage. My local VW specialist fitted it in half an hour.
Very pleased with the product. It's been on for 15 months now.

KGCali · Jul 2, 2023

Selmermkvi said:
My original exhaust lasted 14 years and I replaced it with a full stainless PPTuning system which was about £360 including postage. My local VW specialist fitted it in half an hour.
Very pleased with the product. It's been on for 15 months now.

Same here, PP tuning straight through St/St exhaust with curved outlet, great quality and no issues in 2 years. Fitted by PP Tuning in Lincolnshire, a great bunch of lads.